Today's News

 For the third year, nurses from Vanderbilt University Hospital will host a story time at Jellico’s Public Library while they visit the town.

“We’re just so lucky to have them,” library director Mark Tidwell said.

 General Manager Billy Rowe’s salary will cost Jellico Electric and Water System $30,000 less than the previous manager’s.

Rowe was hired as general manager at a special called meeting on Feb.1. On Tuesday night, the utility board approved his new annual salary of $70,000.

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Aretha and Luther Cox have come a long way since their wedding vows. On Feb. 5, the couple celebrated their 74th anniversary.

A traffic stop for running a red light led to much more serious charges for the driver and three passengers.

On Feb. 10, LaFollette Police Officer Matthew Sandefur stopped a truck driven by Tabitha Chanin Carroll, 23, of 3416 Cave Springs Road, at around 10 p.m. for failing to stop at a red light at the intersection of First Street and Central Ave.

Sandefur reported smelling a very strong chemical odor consistent with the production of methamphetamine as he approached the vehicle.