Local News

 LaFOLLETTE—A Virginia man is recovering at his home after he was reportedly bitten on his head by a rattlesnake at a Sunday homecoming religious service at the Ivydell Holiness Church. 

“Bubba” Long, who’s believed to be in his late 20s, was transported by ambulance to Tennova’s LaFollette Medical Center, according to dispatchers, and later transferred to University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Long was treated with anti-venom and is said to be in stable condition. 

LaFOLLETTE—Guns, coins, a television and a safe were among items recovered after an alleged aggravated burglary last week in LaFollette.
Officers from the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office responded on Aug. 22 to reports of burglary and theft at a residence on Brown Crest Drive.

JELLICO—A project to illuminate the intersection at US 25-W and I-75 in Jellico could be on hold.
On Aug. 15, Tennessee Department of Transportation Manager Kip Mayton told Mayor Les Stiers the town’s portion of the project is due by the end of the month in order for work to begin.
The project was funded by a 50/50 grant, bringing the town’s contribution to $210,000. The electric company cleared trees and prepared the work site, reducing the town’s portion to $110,000.

JACKSBORO— First Baptist Church of Jacksboro will host “Sex by God’s Design: A Panel Discussion and Q & A on Sex, Dating, Marriage and Homosexuality” on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m.
“(Sex) permeates our culture,” FBCJ Family and Children Pastor Randall Davenport said. “Everybody knows sex sells. You can’t get away from the issue of sex — from Victoria’s Secret marketing lingerie to little girls, to driving up I-75 to Adult World.”