Local News

Fireworks will light up the Campbell County sky this weekend.

Whether traveling by land or by lake, those in search of bright lights and big booms will have several opportunities to catch both.

The town of Jellico will host a two-day celebration to commemorate the nation’s birthday. Beginning July 2 at 10 a.m. vendors will open their stands in Veteran’s Park. At 5 p.m. live gospel performances will begin and continue until 10 p.m. On Saturday, the music will resume at noon, continuing until the fireworks start at 10 p.m.

As the 2010 election draws closer, candidates are taking their messages to the street. And they are taking them to the roadside, the right of ways and just about any patch of grass not yet covered by a crop of signs.

In a county where the only regulation regarding the posting of signs is state law, this allows candidates latitude in their poster placement.

The people, scenery and history of Campbell County have always been unique. And now the Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways initiative is drawing visitors to take part in the local charm.

Campbell is one of the nine counties that make up the White Lightning Trail, a map featuring local eateries, shops and historic sights.

Police are asking for help in solving a series of attempted and armed robberies.

On June 10, a 74-year-old woman told investigators she putting her groceries in the vehicle at Food City when a man, using a white shirt to cover his face, approached her, asking for money. When the victim said she didn’t have any money, the would be robber allegedly grabbed her purse and ran, the LaFollette Police report said. The handbag was later located at Walgreen’s pharmacy with $200 being the only item missing, the report said.