Today's News

Following the hit and run accident on Old Middlesboro Road last Tuesday night, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has pieced together evidence arresting the driver that allegedly fled the scene.

Louis Bargy, 29, of Jacksboro, was arrested on July 21, when evidence from the scene was matched to his vehicle, according to the report.

Downtown merchants feel they have fallen prey to recent break-ins.

At Monday night’s LaFollette City Council workshop Nick Thompson, local business owner, brought this problem to the council.

Thompson said several break ins to his business have resulted in stolen money and damaged property. The most recent break in happened about two weeks ago, he said.

“Does our town have enough officers for the citizens,” said Thompson. “I feel like we are short handed.”

On Tuesday, officials with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed they are conducting an on- going investigation at the Campbell County Jail.

A letter was sent to the TBI in early July by Eight Judicial District Attorney General Paul Phillips asking for the bureau “to look into some improprieties of jailers at the Campbell County jail,” said TBI Spokesperson Kristin Helm. While Helm declined further comment she did confirm the allegations were focused on some employees who work at the jail.

A mother charged with abusing her daughter has accepted a plea instead of going to trial. In the agreement, Lindsay Norris acquiesced to testify against her co-defendant, David C. Thomas when he goes before a jury in January 2011.

The pair was arrested in January after Norris’ 13-month-old daughter was found to have severe burns on her face and feet. The toddler also had bruises and cigarette burns on various parts of her body as well, police said.