Today's News

When America celebrates her independence this year, a local company will be on Communist soil for the event.

Pyro Shows will be shooting fireworks at the Naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. For Lansden Hill, the man at the head of the company, this is chance to thank the military men and women stationed at the base.

“The men and women who are serving there are in a hostile environment. What they are doing lets us live the lives we want to live,” Hill said.

With its new building well underway the Campbell County Children’s Center plans to do a little multi-tasking.

On Friday the organization, that provides invaluable resources and services for child victims of abuse, is hosting a luncheon that will not only raise awareness about child abuse and ways it can be prevented but also much needed funds for the new two story, 4,000 square foot facility located behind CVS Pharmacy.

 Public invited to comment on hunting season proposals

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is soliciting comments concerning its 2011-12 hunting season proposals. This is an opportunity for the public to share ideas and concerns.

LaFollette Police Department hires and bid changes for the city’s new library topped Monday night’s council meeting workshop agenda.

Police Chief Jimmie Jeffries appeared before the group to get the green light to place part-time officer Brian Tiller into an open full- time position.