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Foreclosure numbers in Campbell continue to climb

As mortgages lapse into foreclosures lenders and homeowners alike have had to prepare for the worst.

While the fallout from a sub prime lending market has been felt across the country, Campbell County has not been immune to the losses.

In 2007, 12 local homes were lost due to foreclosures, according to property assessor’s records.

The next year, 2008, the number grew five times with home losses totaling 69 in the county. And with the figures in for the first three months of 2009, it seems history could repeat itself.

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Jacksboro election drawing few voters

With the town of Jacksboro elections less than 10 days away, voters have failed to turn out in large numbers.

As of Tuesday, only three percent, 39, of Jacksboro’s 1300 registered voters had cast a ballot in early voting, according to Administrator of Elections Dean Sexton.

“We have had a very, very low turn out,” she said.

Some days have seen as few as two voters making their selection for the next group of town leaders.

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LaFollette Police Chief position has 21 applicants

Applicants for the soon to be vacant LaFollette Police Chief position are from all four corners of the United States.

Those interested in relocating to LaFollette for the position appear to be many as 21 applicants and presently reside in places such as Alaska, Florida, Colorado and Wisconsin.

Among those applying for the police chief position, 10 are from East Tennessee with four of the 10 currently living and working in Campbell County.

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Walden’s student council experience leads to state organization’s top spot

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Brown arrested on multiple warrants

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Four arrested for meth manufacture

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Habitat for Humanity falls victim to theft

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Tip leads to arrest for LPD

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Jellico waits on repairs and discusses finances

Much business was conducted at Thursday night’s mayor and aldermen meeting in Jellico.

Board members discussed everything from the status of the sidewalk cave-in to the misappropriations of funds, with several issues in between.

The meeting began with board member Alvin Evans reporting on the status of the sidewalk cave-in.

“It’s in the hands of the engineer and the state’s representative Mitch Loomis. The problem now is one piece of culvert that was ordered and paid for by the state was not delivered,” said Evans.

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New gun shop open in LaFollette

Campbell County native John Edwards has always dreamed of having his own gun shop. Now he’s living out that dream. John’s Guns officially opened at the beginning of March.

“I’ve collected guns ever since I was 17-years-old,” said Edwards. He also worked in a gun shop as a young man while in the army where he learned much about the gun trade.

“I love to work on them and target shoot with them; I’ve just always loved guns,” said Edwards who is very excited to have finally opened his shop.

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