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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.

Sprinkles, candies and crushed cookies are a child’s dream. But in this case it’s the realization of an adult’s dream.

On March 14, Laura and Ron Morse opened the Sugar Shack in Jacksboro.

With eight flavors of hard dipped ice cream and eight flavor burst soft serve flavors to choose from, the Sugar Shack has plenty choices to choose from.

The shop also serves milk shakes, sundaes, banana splits and many more, according to Laura Morse.

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  “Three years ago, these were the people that were robbing your houses, in jail and draining the economy,” said Jellico Celebrate Recovery Ministry Leader Derek Brown about the people standing in bright orange shirts surrounded by law enforcement, attorneys, judges, mayors and pastors. “And now these people are contributing members of society.”