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Today's News

  • Fun features draw little children to the Caryville Library

    Caryville Library Director Robyn Turner gets excited about fostering a learning environment while promoting reading. That is why pre-school story time and the children’s literacy computer are such important additions.

    Story time has a direct impact on brain development, primarily in pre-school age children, explained Turner last week. For the purpose of positively influencing young minds, Turner has helped organize the weekly story-time program at Caryville Library.

    The story time takes place every Wednesday, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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  • Jellico snaps homecoming drought

    Seven years since their last football homecoming victory, the Jellico Elementary School Blue Devils celebrated Thursday night’s 42-34 win over Robbins with a little more gusto.
    It was also Jellico’s first district victory in several years.
    Five different players scored touchdowns for the Blue Devils (1-2 district, 2-3 overall) who led by only 20-12 at halftime.
    “We had some problems tackling in the first half, but we made some adjustments at halftime and corrected that,” said Jellico coach Les Stiers.

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  • Bridge bumps business

    Six feet from the front door of Rutherford Motors is an unsightly construction easement for the new bridge on Jacksboro Pike.

    Tommy Rutherford’s father established the business in 1946. In 2003 Rutherford moved the business next to Campbell County High School. But the family operated business is now faced with being condemned because of ongoing bridge construction.

    Rutherford said he was notified about the future of his business via the U.S. Postal System.

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  • Jellico plans meeting for third consecutive week

    The Jellico Mayor and Aldermen are handling business in special call meetings before and after the monthly meetings.

    For the third week in a row, Jellico has scheduled an evening meeting. With significant business discussed at the Sept. 8 special called meeting, the regular meeting on Sept. 16 may have seemed obsolete. However, the monthly bills still require payment, an item usually handled during the regular scheduled meetings, said city recorder Linda Douglas.

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  • Civil War Council planning annual toy run

    With just over three months left until Christmas, the Caryville Civil War Council (CCWC) is already making its list and checking it twice.

    The all volunteer group is in the middle of planning its annual toy run to benefit needy families during the holiday season.

    This year marks the ninth time engines have roared to raise funds for needy families.

    It is all about helping others, said Larry Collier a founding member of the CCWC.

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  • Lady Cougars hungry for more wins this season

    With nine matches left to play, it’s a good bet that the Campbell County High School varsity volleyball team will meet or surpass last year’s win total of four.
    The Lady Cougars have a 3-16 overall record after beating Wartburg earlier this week.
    “We’re creeping up on our first district win. We’ve just got to be able to close a match out,” said Campbell County coach David Seals.
    Campbell County took Knox Halls to the wire Thursday night, scoring 18, 20 and 21 points in three games.

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  • Stooksbury asks board for commitment

    During a special called meeting of the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Mayor Robert Stooksbury requested the board’s consideration about employee hours.

    Though the meeting was called to pass the 2009 building codes in its final reading, the mayor got silent as he seriously addressed the board.

    “I wanted to talk about and get a consensus that the 32 hour situation be a last resort,” said Stooksbury.

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  • Hawkins charged with growing pot

     Being jailed in another county didn’t stop Clyde Lynnie Hawkins from racking up charges in Campbell County.

    According to Det. John Long of the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department, he received an anonymous tip regarding marijuana being grown on the property at 360 Little Cove Creek Road.

    “We went to the address to conduct a knock and talk and observed the marijuana growing in plain sight on the property,” Long explained.

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  • Old fashion Fall Festival slated for next weekend

    Autumn begins today. With its arrival the annual Jellico fall festival will have a celebration highlighting the old fashioned heritage of the area.

    Craft vendors will line the sidewalks and live entertainment will grace the stage on Oct. 1 and 2 at the Veterans Park in downtown Jellico. Merchants will open at 10 a.m. both days and the stage will have an open mic from noon. to 5 p.m.

    Performances are scheduled on the dance floor and with demonstrations, including China Hackler who shows children how to milk a cow, make butter and grind corn to make hominy.

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  • McCullah trades comforts of home for 11-month mission

     Where in the world is Cody McCullah?  That is a question the LaFollette native’s family and friends will likely be asking a lot over the next 11 months.

    McCullah said he was cruising along in his life as a graduate student and finance company analyst when he attended a conference with his church that made him begin to question the direction of his life.

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