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Laws arrested on multiple charges

April Fool’s Day turned out to be no laughing matter for a LaFollette woman who is facing multiple charges.

Last Thursday, Mollie K Laws, 24, 113 Nevada Avenue, LaFollette, was located inside of Wal-Mart by Jacksboro Police Officer Josh Carroll. Carroll knew that Laws had two outstanding warrants for her arrest, according to the arrest report.

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Alleged thieves caught

Four local men have found out that theft doesn’t pay.

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Jacksboro to have new park

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Lay arrested for the fourth time in four years

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Arrests made after grand jury issues indictments

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White arrested on 42 counts

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Earth Day event slated at LaFollette Middle School

If you want a hair-raising experience, come to LaFollette Middle School on Friday.

In an effort to raise awareness about energy consumption and conservation, the 21st Century After-School students will be offering tips on how to save energy tomorrow.

Awareness isn’t the only thing that will be raised on Friday, according to UT Extension Program Assistant Joyce Soltesz. Soltesz oversees the after school program which is presenting the event.

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LUB extends manager's contract; adopts approval rate

A contract extension and rate change topped the agenda at Monday night’s LaFollette Utility Board meeting.

LaFollette Utilities Manager Kenny Baird received a vote of confidence on Monday night when the board extended his four-year contract by one year.

“I think he’s doing an excellent job,” said board member James Walker.

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Henegar facing criminal charges

After being arrested for a parole violation, a LaFollette man decided he wasn’t going to jail without a fight.

The violation of parole arrest ended with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest charges being filed on Dustin M. Henegar, 24, of 135 Christmas Tree Lane, after he attempted to escape from Jacksboro Police.

On March 23, Henegar was placed in custody for violating his parole, according to the arrest report.

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Office seekers continue to file petitions as election draws near

With today being the final day to qualify for the August races, numerous candidates have already finalized their intentions to seek office.

Incumbent county mayor William Baird now has plenty of competition for his seat. Along with county commissioner Scotty Kitts, Ronnie Murray former sheriff Ron McClellan and previous challenger Fred Cole, another candidate has joined the race, election commission records said. Chair of the county commission and defunct LaFollette City Administrator David Young has filed his petition to run for the county’s top seat.

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