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Attorneys argue motions in murder trial

While Michael Debusk conceded one of the motions he filed on behalf of Robert Arnett should not be pursued, he didn’t budge on two others in court Tuesday.

Arnett, who is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of Billy Mardis, Jr., is currently out of jail on bail pending the June trial.

Seated beside his attorney on Tuesday morning, Arnett remained silent as Debusk made his arguments.

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Robinson agrees to plea to settle criminal case

A one time Campbell County jail employee has plead guilty to multiple criminal charges.

Tonya Robinson, a former jailer, plead guilty Tuesday to delivery of a schedule II controlled substance, official misconduct and theft under $500.

While she was ordered by the court pay restitution in the amount of $240 along with fines totaling $2,575, the remainder of her punishment was delayed, according to the plea agreement form.

Robinson will have the rest of consequences handed down on Sept. 8.

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Housing Authority agencies plan fundraiser

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Ledford arrested for child abuse

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Local gas station victim of thefts

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LaFollette citizens make complaints about dogcatcher

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It has been over a week since Christine Chase’s dog was taken to the Campbell County Animal Shelter for alleged aggressive behavior.

However, a shifting story about her dog’s actions and prior incidences with the LaFollette Animal Control officer Stan Foust led her to appeal to the LaFollette City Council on Tuesday night.

Chase said she was told her dog was in a fight with another dog last week. She claimed the other dog belonged to Foust.

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Library board addresses LaFollette Council

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A discussion on extending library hours in LaFollette led to debate about moving the library at Tuesday’s LaFollette Council workshop.

A letter drafted by the LaFollette Public Library Board stated the library board unanimously approved extending the library service hours under several stipulations.

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Chief Lynch recommends promotion, debates salary

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LaFollette Police Department Detective Jeff Allen was recommended for a promotion to the LaFollette City Council Tuesday night.

“This is a position we have to have filled,” said Police Chief James Lynch about the promotion of Allen to a Lieutenant.

Lynch further explained to the council that Allen meets all of the qualifications and recommended he have a starting salary of $35,000.

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LaFollette Splash Park opens this Friday

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One of the ways to enjoy the start of summer, now that the heat is on and school is out, is being offered by the city of LaFollette at the recreational Splash Park.

Free to both children and adults, the park offers cool, spraying water to refresh and in some cases chill out the little ones.

On Friday, starting at 10 a.m. the park will be having its annual grand opening. Hot dogs and drinks will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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LaFollette Council faces difficulty in balancing budget

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At the end of a lengthy workshop meeting the LaFollette Council received copies of next year’s proposed budget.

City Administrator David Young explained the budget faced a deficit of about $204,000, which the council would need to make some cuts in order to balance.

At the council meeting in June, the councilmen will approve the budget in the first and second reading. Public meetings will be held for the council to discuss department head requests for additional funds and balance the budget.

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