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  • Angler of the year becoming close race at the end of 2013

    ccannon@lafollettepress.com

     

    Going into the final tournament of the season, two boats are separated by only two points.

    Next week’s tournament, should it end the same as this past weekend’s, the two teams will go away in a deadlock tie for first place.

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  • Local youth groups to deliver food to hungry

    Saturday evening, teenagers from local youth groups will serve meals to people in the county. Local youth leaders hope this will meet needs of hungry people and keep local teens interested in serving the community.
    “Give the kids an opportunity to get back together,” said Shane Carney, youth pastor at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church. “Keep the fire burning since (Disciple Now).”
    Disciple Now is a county wide event for teens held March 23-24.

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  • Sports News 5-02-13

    May 2

    Jellico Middle School Baseball

    The Jellico Middle School baseball team will host Williamsburg at home. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m.

     

    Jellico High Softball

    The Jellico High School Softball team will host Lynn Camp for their final regular season game of the year. Varsity is scheduled to begin at 5:30, as they junior varsity will play directly after.

     

    Campbell County Baseball

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  • LUB purchases Loby Blox site

    LaFOLLETTE—The LaFollette Utilities Board approved the purchase of the Loby Blox property for $115,000.

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  • City to rebid City Hall roof project

    The LaFollette City Council could vote to accept bids to repair the roof over city hall at Tuesday’s meeting.
    At the workshop, council member Hansford Hatmaker encouraged the other council members to handle the bidding process correctly.
    “Let’s try to do it right this time,” Hatmaker said. “It’s been nothing but a problem.”

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  • Animal shelter inquiry continues

    An investigation into the Adrion W. Baird Animal Center continues.
    “Agents don’t work cases on a deadline so whenever all the facts are gathered the investigation will be considered complete,” Kristin Helm, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation public information officer, said in an e-mail.
    Last Tuesday, the county mayor’s office, along with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s office asked the TBI to look into allegations about shelter director Betty Crumley.

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  • LPD: Man filled up Solo cups with marijuana

    A LaFollette man was arrested after police say he was growing marijuana plants in Solo cups.
    LPD officer Susan Sowder was dispatched to the LaFollette Housing Authority on April 19 to check an apartment for illegal substances. Sgt. Brian Tiller and Det. Monty Miller also responded.
    Justin James Marlowe, 19, 122 Circle Drive Apt. M-3, was read his rights and reportedly permitted the officers to search his apartment.

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  • Judicial districts won’t see changes in coming election

    The state’s judicial districts will remain the same after the state house of representatives failed to pass a measure to change some of the boundaries.
    The news is welcome to state Rep. Dennis Powers and 8th Judicial District Attorney Lori Phillips-Jones. When the measure was first considered, Campbell County was on the list for potential changes – the first since 1984.

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  • 'Young Frankenstein' comes alive Friday, Saturday

     JACKSBORO—Campbell County High School presents “Young Frankenstein” — a collaborative effort between the Advanced Vocal Music class of John Edwards and the Advanced Theatre Arts class of Billie Jo Ralston. 

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