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Animal shelter working to discover, solve problems

With six months under her belt as the director of the county animal shelter, Betty Crumley believes she has pinpointed some key issues.

“Most of the calls are for dogs running at large,” she said.

Otis Poore, the newly certified county animal control officer said most people weren’t aware they were breaking the law allowing their dogs to roam.

“There is a leash law,” said Poore who was certified by the National Animal Control Association in January.

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Mobile black lung screening clinic scheduled

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Property tax delinquency creates budget snag

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Gibson arrested on theft; firearms charges

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Disturbance call leads to meth lab discovery

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Drunk driver leads car chase

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Copper theft causes blackout in the mountains

Mountain residents living in Eagan, Pruden and Clairfield found themselves without power Sunday night after believed copper thieves cut a utility pole with an ax in the Sweet Gum Flats area.

“They got up there, took an ax and cut the pole down and stole anywhere from 500 to 700 feet of wire,” said LaFollette Utilities Manager Kenny Baird.

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Jellico board to reestablish city court

After a long and costly wait, the city of Jellico will finally have a city court system once again.

At the Jellico special called meeting on Tuesday night, the mayor and aldermen voted on a resolution to establish a city court system once again. The city has been without a court for around two years while the case was tied up in the state court of appeals.

After the court of appeals ruling, former City Judge Don Moses had until March 26 to file an appeal with the Supreme Court system, but he did not, leaving the way open for Jellico to re-establish the city court.

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Corner Market under new onwership; sees remodel

A long time business in LaFollette has seen a face lift and a few changes after coming under new ownership.

Father and son, Mike and Chad Nelson, purchased the Corner Market two months ago, hoping to try their hand at the store and deli business.

Formerly concrete workers, the Nelsons said they wanted to try something different and had always been fascinated by the long-standing history of the Corner Market.

The market has been a staple in the LaFollette area for 60-plus years, according to Chad Nelson.

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Window tinting business opens in LaFollette

Terry Ogg has opened his own window tinting and automotive accessory business in LaFollette. Ogg has been in the window tint trade for 27 years and describes it as his “natural trade.” After starting his own business at the age of 17, Ogg then went on to be a General Motors Plant Manager for factory window tinting. Now that he has his own business once again, Ogg said his main goal is to make tinting and automotive accessories affordable for people in Campbell County. Ogg is an East Tennessee wholesaler for auto, residential and commercial tint.

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