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LaFollette council debates bridge cost, library hours

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The LaFollette City Council continued with discussion on the Pleasant Ridge Bridge on Tuesday night. County Road Superintendant Dennis Potter approached the council about the estimated amount of the project. He said a previous bid for the bridge was $108,000, and the county is willing to match the city with half of the cost.

“The way the economy is right now, every project is coming under what was proposed,” said Potter.

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Traffic stop leads to meth arrest

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When Camille Lynn Allen allegedly told Jellico officers the meth in her possession was not hers, that she was simply trafficking the illegal substance, it didn’t help her avoid an arrest. Allen was still arrested and charged with possession on March 27.

Allen, 23, 232 Fall Creek Lane, Caryville, was observed driving an Oldsmobile at a high rate of speed through Jellico, according to Jellico Police Chief Chris Anderson.

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Branam to stand trial in September

Former middle school teacher Dean Branam will strand trial this fall on assault and sexual battery charges.

After being indicted on March 26 for the 10 combined charges, he was scheduled for arraignment in criminal court.

On Monday, his attorney, Michael Hatmaker, filed a waiver of appearance on his behalf.

Once Hatmaker entered a not guilty plea for Branam, Criminal Court Judge Shayne Sexton asked if the possibility existed the case could be settled without a trial.

“Set it for trial,” Hatmaker responded without hesitation.

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Great American Cleanup hits Campbell County

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Another dumpsite in Campbell County is clean thanks to the volunteers with the Great American Cleanup.

Including environmental officer Glennis Monday, there were 20 volunteers participating in a cleanup at Roses Creek Saturday.

The volunteers collected enough trash to fill 512 bags. The trash filled six large truckloads with old furniture, bags, building materials and approximately 33 tires.

Volunteers participating in the cleanup were with the Trail Keepers and Ohio River Four-Wheelers, both Jeep clubs.

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Baird’s veto of jail project remains in tact

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Cameras could be installed at dump

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Former Jellico Electric employee files suit

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Railroad theft lands duo on wrong side of the tracks

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Tip leads to recent meth lab

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Suspect’s actions result in serious injuries

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