LaFollette Press

07/25/2025

https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/powers-announces-grants-for-union-and-campbell-counties/article_7eef38aa-025d-5759-bfd8-cde251dca936.html

State Rep. Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, announced the cities of Luttrell and LaFollette will receive a combined $2.83 million in grant funding through the Local Parks and Recreation Fund program.

07/25/2025

https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/oliver-marks-sales-tax-holiday-weekend-with-a-call-to-end-tennessee-s-grocery-tax/article_80e53d27-bcb5-57ed-a81d-9ae18ef0e654.html

Tennessee Sen. Charlane Oliver, D-Nashville, marked the beginning of Tennessee’s back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend saying more needs to be done to cut costs for everyday families who are struggling

07/25/2025

THIS is the kind of stuff that makes me happy.

Headline ➡️ “Grandmother praises Jacksboro Elementary teacher in letter”

Headline ➡️ “Campbell County Schools show improvement in high school English end-of-course exam scores”

Headline ➡️ “Campbell County Schools make gains on Social Studies test scores”

Thank you, LaFollette Press!

07/25/2025

07/24/2025

https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/yager-encourages-families-to-take-advantage-of-tennessee-s-tax-holiday/article_174e8893-84e2-5308-9a6a-1ad7f0921637.html

State Sen. Ken Yager (R-Kingston) is reminding Tennesseans of Tennessee’s upcoming 2025 Tax Holiday, set to take place from July 25 to July 27. This annual event serves as an

07/24/2025

https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/cchs-soccer-set-to-host-youth-camp/article_98cc70c5-4c7a-5254-aec1-1b0e124301e3.html

The Campbell County High School soccer teams are getting ready to host their youth soccer camp from July 28 through Aug. 1 at the Campbell County High School soccer complex.

07/24/2025

https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/free-video-jacksboro-meeting-on-library/video_10abc340-82e5-4ec2-9b39-68863999a031.html

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07/24/2025

🚨 Controlled Burn Notification – Caryville Mountain 🚨

Campbell County 911 is receiving numerous calls about smoke in the area of Tower Road near the Frenchman’s Grave site at the top of Caryville Mountain.

Please be advised that the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is conducting a controlled burn in that area today. This is a planned and supervised fire to enhance wildlife habitat and reduce wildfire risk.

There is no emergency at this time, and no need to report smoke unless you see fire or activity outside of the designated burn area.

We appreciate your awareness and cooperation!

07/24/2025

https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/mckamey-returns-to-coach-jacksboro-volleyball-after-20-year-hiatus/article_fd056e48-2bda-51ae-a059-d48c548eb2ec.html

The Jacksboro Middle School volleyball team will be under a new direction this season as Trish McKamey was recently named the new head coach.

07/24/2025

🚨 Traffic Alert – Motor Vehicle Accident on Gen. Carl W. Stiner Hwy (at Calhoun Rd) 🚨

📍 Location: Gen. Carl W. Stiner Hwy at Calhoun Rd

📅 Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

🕒 Time: 10:56 A.M.

Emergency responders are currently on-scene following a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Gen. Carl W. Stiner Hwy and Calhoun Rd. Please proceed with caution in the area. Expect potential delays and lane closures while crews work to clear the scene and ensure safety.

07/24/2025

TWRA RESPONDS TO FATAL BOATING INCIDENT ON NORRIS LAKE

UNION COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) responded to a fatal boating incident on Norris Lake in Union County on the evening of Wednesday, July 23.

At approximately 6:38 p.m., TWRA received a call reporting that an individual was receiving CPR aboard a vessel on the lake near Hickory Point Subdivision. Wildlife officers responded to the scene.

Preliminary information indicates that Kevin Allen, 53, of Middletown, Ohio, had been wakeboarding and fell into the water. After re-boarding the vessel, Allen began experiencing a medical emergency and soon lost consciousness. A vessel occupant called 911, and EMS personnel responded. Despite rescue efforts, Allen was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to a witness statement, Allen had a medical condition that may have contributed to the incident. The official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner. At this time, it is unclear whether the incident was solely medical in nature or triggered by recreational boating activity.

This marks the 15th fatal boating incident in Tennessee this year.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responsible for protecting, managing, and conserving fish and wildlife species for the benefit of Tennesseans and visitors. The Agency also maintains public safety through law enforcement and safety education on waterways.

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07/24/2025

🚨 Traffic Alert – Jacksboro Pike 🚨
📍 Location: Save A Lot
📅 Date: Thursday, July 24
🕙 Time: 10:10 AM

Emergency crews are on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Jacksboro Pike in front of Save A Lot. Please use caution in the area and expect possible delays as responders work the scene.

We’ll provide updates as more information becomes available.

📢 Drive safe and stay alert, Campbell County!