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Kelso High School Plans to Test Out Drug, Firearm Detection Dog

LaFollette · LaFollette

Kelso High School Plans to Test Out Drug, Firearm Detection Dog

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May surveys show over 80% of Kelso High School staff and student leadership said they would feel safer in the school if a dog was present.See the Story

Upcoming Bridge Repair on I-75 South to Cause Lane Closure in Campbell County

Campbell County, Tennessee · Campbell County

Upcoming Bridge Repair on I-75 South to Cause Lane Closure in Campbell County

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Part of I-75 south in Campbell County will be reduced to one lane for several days due to bridge repairs, the Tennessee Department of Transportation said. I-75 south will be reduced to one lane just after the Caryville exit at mile marker 133. The closure will begin the evening of Sunday, June 8. TDOT expects it to fully reopen on the morning of Wednesday, June 11 or before. Financial management of Campbell C…See the Story

Jacksboro board argues with resident over library funding

Jacksboro, Tennessee · Jacksboro

Jacksboro board argues with resident over library funding

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Funding of the library was once again a hot topic at the Jacksboro Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on June 5.Read Article

Commission committee votes 8-2 on school budget

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The Campbell County Commission’s Budget and Finance Committee provided the eight necessary yes votes on Monday to approve the fiscal year 2025-2026 school budget in committee, but the committee provided no more votes than that necessary eight.LaFollette · LaFollette Read Article

School board updates policy on transfers within system

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The Campbell County Board of Education voted to update its policy on transfers within the school system, expanding the criteria for doing so.LaFollette · LaFollette Read Article

Shawnya Renee Smith – The News Journal

Shawnya Renee Smith, age 45, of Lafollette, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her home. She was born March 22, 1980, in Jellico, Tennessee. Shawnya is preceded in death by her mother, Retha Smith. She is survived by her longtime partner, Mike Kennedy; son, Isaiah Smith; daughters, Vanissa, Katie, Aimee and Julia; two grandchildren; brothers, Billy Ray Wood and wife Margie, Tommy Ray Wood and Jodi King; a very special friend, love…LaFollette · LaFollette Read Article

Multiple school board members voice support for adding assistant band director job back into budget

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As a group of Campbell County High School band students stood nearby, multiple school board members said at the recessed Budget and Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday that they would like to reinstate Tiffany Braden's assistant band director position back…LaFollette · LaFollette Read Article

Jacksboro student scores perfectly on math TCAP

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Rising sixth-grader Kinley Bierdemann recently got a perfect score on the math portion of her TCAP test.Jacksboro, Tennessee · Jacksboro Read Article

Samuel Clay Davis – The News Journal

Samuel Clay Davis, born November 23, 1929, in Jellico, Tennessee, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 95. He spent his professional life as an Automotive Tool Die Maker for General Motors and his dedication and skill were evident in his work. In retirement, he enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and cherished time spent with his family and serving the Lord. He was a devoted member of the Williamsburg Masonic Lodge 490 F&AM, service in mu…GM · Jellico Read Article

Joyce Ann (Miller) King – The News Journal

Joyce Ann (Miller) King, age 72, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born November 9, 1952 in Eagan, Tennessee. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Bud Henry King; father, Carl Miller; mother, Mary Millie (Bell) Miller; brother, Jimmy Miller; sisters, Mary Joyce Miller, and Mary Cassie Perkins. She is survived by sons, John King and wife Shannon, David King and wife Christina, Walt …Jellico · Jellico Read Article

County Nonprofit Committee votes to set aside $11K for Boys and Girls Club project

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The Campbell County Commission's Nonprofit Committee voted on May 7 to earmark $11,000 for a potential contribution to the Campbell County Boys and Girls Club project.LaFollette · LaFollette See the Story

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