Today's News

 LaFollette Utilities recently received a perfect score on a sanitary survey of its waterworks system.

The State Department of Environment and Conservation conducted this survey at the end of September, and on Oct. 19 sent a letter informing General Manager Kenny Baird LUB received a 100.

 The Shepherd’s Home will honor two graduates at its second annual celebration banquet.

The Shepherd’s Home has hosted two fundraisers this year, including a Valentine’s Banquet and a golf tournament. The celebration banquet is its third event.

Shepherd’s Home Executive Director Christine Morris considers the banquet good news.

“It’s a message of hope,” Morris said. “There’s hope, and there’s freedom for the addict.”

Jacksboro Middle’s football team fell 46-6 Saturday to Oneida in the Class AAA championship game at Anderson County High School.

Austin Raines scored the Eagles’ lone touchdown when he successfully returned an onside kick.

“We had a chance to get within 22-14 at one point,” Jacksboro assistant coach Brent Peel said.

“We were on their 10-yard line and couldn’t stick (the football in the end zone).”

 Adam Jarboe is looking to learn from the opportunities he receives as the Jellico Police Department’s newest officer.