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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

LaFollette · LaFollette

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.Read Article

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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.Read Article

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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 · LaFolletteRead 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 · LaFolletteRead 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 · LaFolletteSee the Story

NEVER FORGETTING THEIR SACRIFICE: Ceremony honored 12 Campbell County men who died in Vietnam

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Twelve Campbell County natives died in military service during the Vietnam conflict, and they were honored at the veteran banner dedication ceremony in LaFollette on May 22.Military · LaFolletteRead Article

White Oak's average personnel cost-per-student is more than double most other county schools

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White Oak Elementary has the highest average personnel cost per student in the Campbell County school district for the fiscal year 2024-2025 — and it's not particularly close.LaFollette · LaFolletteRead Article

Elk Valley once again a STEM school

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Elk Valley Elementary is once again a STEM school.LaFollette · LaFolletteSee the Story

Local man arrested, charged with allegedly trying to buy child

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An 83-year-old Campbell County man, Thomas Elsea, found himself in jail on Friday night after being arrested and charged with "illegal payments in connection with placement of a child," according to LaFollette Police Chief Matt Forsyth.LaFollette · LaFolletteRead Article

Ken Yager - Balanced Budget, Strong Priorities: A Successful Session Ends

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The first year of the 114th General Assembly is now in the books. We officially adjourned on Tuesday, April 22. I’m thankful Tennessee has a part-time legislature. When the work is done, there’s no reason to stay in session. This…Books · LaFolletteRead Article

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