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08/12/2023

Cougar Cheer: Halls

07/12/2023

Lady Cougars/Cougars Host Halls in District Tussle

The Cougar basketball squads tipped off district 3-AAAA play Tuesday night at John R.W Brown Gymnasium as they hosted long time rival, the Halls Red Devils.

The Lady Cougars got things started with a deep corner three that Saylor Hutcheson managed to kiss in off the glass, to tie it at 3-3. Following a stop, the bank was still open for Bella Lester. She banked in a deep three from the right key area. The Lady Red Devils hit a three to tie it, with Lacey Pemberton pushing the Lady Cougars back in front 8-6.

The Lady Red Devils remained hot from three, sending one through the net to go up 9-8. They followed that up with a two, and then yet another three to take a 14-8 lead.

The Lady Cougars got back on track when Carly Kitts drove the baseline, forcing Halls to collapse into the paint on defense. She spotted her sister, Jayden slightly right of the top of the key, fired a pass through traffic to her and Jayden was nothing but net on the attempt. It was 14-11 Halls.

Lester drove the next Lady Cougar possession to the hoop, she scored through contact. The two counted but she missed the free toss, it was 14-13, Halls. The Lady Red Devils got the last points of the quarter, and took at 16-13 lead into the break.

After a 7-0 start on the season, the Lady Cougars haven't trailed much this season. They would respond. The quarter started how the game did, with Hutcheson dropping a three, tying the score at 16. A Jayden Kitts free throw put the Cougars up 17-16, but Halls went back up 18-17. Carly Kitts sent home a three to make it 20-18 CCHS. Then she did it again, it was 23-18. After a stop on the defensive end, Pemberton grabbed an offensive rebound and scored to make it 25-18 Campbell County.

The defense continued to stifle Halls and the offense kept working. This time Pemberton swept across the lane, drew the defense and dropped a perfect assist to an open Reagan Davis. Davis's bucket made it 27-18 Lady Cougars. Halls finally added another basket but Carly Kitts was still red hot, she drilled another three to make it 30-20.

There it stood at the half. After trailing in the first quarter, the Lady Cougars responded by upping the defensive pressure and being patient on offense. They outcored Halls 17-4 in the second. "We're a veteran group now, with four junior starters," Saylor Hutcheson said after the game. "We don't panic when things aren't going right. We've gotten better at keeping calm, so we just keep playing and making plays."

The third quarter saw the Lady Cougars build on their lead. Pemberton and Jayden Kitts scored early, Pemberton's three point play saw the lead move to 14, 38-24. A Lester free throw, Hutcheson three, a spectacular shake and bake two from Jayden Kitts, and two Carly Kitts free throws closed the third quarter scoring. It was 46-31 Lady Cougars headed to the final stanza.

The Lady Red Devils opened the quarter on a 6-2 run, but Carly Kitts buried a three to push the Lady Cougar lead back to 14 at 51-37. Each time Halls threatened to get it under 10, the Lady Cougars had a response. Lester, Hutcheson, Preslee Chapman and Destiny Rutherford all added points the rest of the way, leading to the 58-41 final margin.

Carly Kitts led the way for CCHS with 16 points. Jayden Kitts put in 11, Saylor Hutcheson and Lacey Pemberton had 10 each, and Bella Lester added 8 in the district win.

Jayden Kitts, the only non-veteran, is the freshman point guard for the Lady Cougars. She had a great night finding shooters, "I was just trying to find the open looks. I got Saylor early in the corner. Then Carly got hot and I kept trying to find her." Kitts lost her entire 8th grade season to an ACL surgery. Her PG play as a freshman has helped propel the Lady Cougars to an 8-0 start in 2023-24.

The boys took the floor soon after and Gavin Cox scored the first four points of the game before Halls made it 4-3. Gavin Owens scored on a reverse lay-up to make it 6-3 Cougars. Cox added two more, making it 8-3 Campbell County, before the Red Devils scored five in a row to tie it at 8-8. Cox struck again, this time with a deep three, putting the Cougars back in front 11-8.

Halls ran off six in a row, with Tyler Kitts ending the Red Devil run. It was 14-13 Halls after the Kitts score. That's where the game stood after one.

Halls scored the first five points of the second quarter, going up 19-13. After a Cougar timeout, they managed buckets from Luke Browning and Owens to make it 21-17 Halls. Halls pushed the lead to 8, 25-17, when Logan Day put in two. The Cougars would get another Browning bucket, but the score stood at 30-21 Halls at the half.

The two teams would trade points through the third quarter. Every time the Cougars got points, so did Halls. A Gabe St John three, just before the buzzer, made it 46-39 but Halls got a late two to make it 48-39 after three quarters of play.

The final quarter was more of the same. The Cougars fought hard early and went on an 11-6 run to start the quarter. It was 54-50 after Cox hit two free throws. The Cougars rally was stopped by four quick Red Devil points. Browning hit a jumper that made it 58-52 with just over two minutes remaining. A Cox three made it 62-57 as the clock ticked under a minute, but time had slipped away for the Cougars. The Red Devils made free throws the rest of the way and went on to a 66-57 win.

Gavin Cox led the Cougars with 20 points. Luke Browning added 12, Gavin Owens 8, Logan Day 6, with 4 each from Gabe St John and Tyler Kitts.

07/12/2023

Campbell County Sheriff's Department Intake Report

07/12/2023

Campbell County Grand Jury Hands Down December Indictments

The following indictments were returned on December 6, 2023
Arraignment will be held on January 8, 2023 at 9 A<

Michael S. Sweat
• Domestic Assault x2
• Child Abuse and Neglect x2

Robert Tyler Trippensee
• Poss. Sch II M**h Intent to Sell
• Poss. Sch II M**h Intent to Deliver
• Theft

07/12/2023

Faulkner/Gaddis Win Brandon Card

The team of Riley Faulkner and Hayden Gaddis reeled in 16.86 pounds to take first place in the college division of the 8th Annual College and High School Bass Open.

Photos: Lori Faulkner

07/12/2023

Applications Being Accepted For 4-H Poultry Project

07/12/2023

Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors and EVgo Make Convenient, Accessible Charging a Reality with Opening of First Stations in Coast-to-Coast EV Charging Network

Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors (NYSE:GM) and EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) today announced the opening of the first 17 locations of their previously announced national electric vehicle fast charging network. Now available in 13 states, the network features an elevated charging experience, providing EV travelers access to
the same amenities offered at existing Pilot and Flying J travel center locations.

“EV drivers are eager for a better charging experience and to have more charging locations along America’s most traveled corridors. These new charging locations and the many more to come, will be critical for improving range confidence,” said Adam Wright, Pilot Travel Centers LLC chief executive officer. “As interest in EVs continues to grow, we believe our network can be a catalyst to getting more EV drivers on the road.”
Pilot Travel Centers LLC, GM, and EVgo, along with multiple public agencies and utilities, have worked together to grow the nation’s public fast charging infrastructure, creating a model for how public-private collaboration can make measurable progress in accelerating broader access to EV charging. The three industry leaders have worked to provide current and future EV drivers with a thoughtful, practical and accessible charging experience for long distance travel.

Many locations throughout the network offer a variety of 24/7 amenities, products and
services, including:

Multiple fast charging stalls at each site, with chargers capable of delivering up to
350kW.
Canopies to help protect drivers from the elements during charging.
Pull-through charging stalls to accommodate EV towing.
Centrally located chargers in well-lit areas, monitored around-the-clock by onsite staff.
Access to restrooms, food and beverage options, and free Wi-Fi.
Plug and Charge compatibility for a streamlined charging experience.

A seamless digital user experience has also been built into this network — EV travelers will be able to easily find available charging locations via GM’s vehicle brand apps, Pilot’s myRewards Plus app, the EVgo app, PlugShare and other applications designed for EV drivers.* Beginning in spring 2024, GM and Pilot Travel Centers LLC will introduce exclusive benefits for GM drivers, including the ability to reserve a charger, and discounts on charging. All EV travelers can also save at Pilot and Flying J locations with regular deals on food, beverages and merchandise available in the myRewards Plus app.*

“As GM continues to advance its vision of an all-electric future, we’re collaborating broadly to accelerate access to convenient charging at home and on the go, offering additional confidence to prospective single vehicle customers considering an EV,” said Wade Sheffer, vice president of GM Energy. “This new network will provide EV drivers with a quality charging experience and greater peace of mind during road trips.”

By the end of 2023, it is expected that at least 25 Pilot and Flying J travel centers will feature EV fast charging, with approximately 200 locations targeted by the end of 2024. In total, the network will include up to 2,000 high-power fast charging stalls at up to 500 Pilot and Flying J travel centers across the U.S., connecting urban and rural communities. Expansion sites for this network have been strategically selected for continued electrification of highly traveled corridors in every corner of the nation.

“EVgo is committed to delivering a convenient, reliable, and customer-centric charging
experience,” said Dennis Kish, EVgo chief operating officer. “With robust amenities, optimal corridor locations, high-power charging and more, our collaboration with GM and Pilot Company puts drivers first and boosts range confidence for every EV traveler on the road.”

To learn about available locations, amenities and more, visit pilotflyingj.com/ev-charging.

07/12/2023

Tennessee Honoring 75 Years Of Human Rights

December 10th marks International Human Rights Day. The day the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations on Dec. 10, 1948.

The UDHR, its preamble and 30 articles, represent the universal recognition that basic rights and fundamental freedoms are inherent to all human beings, inalienable and equally applicable to everyone, and that every person is born free and equal in dignity and rights.

The UDHR strengthened the human rights movement and was the first time in history the United Nations outlined universal civil, political, social, economic, and cultural rights for all human beings. It has been translated into over 500 languages and has inspired more than seventy human rights treaties in existence today.

Each year human rights advocates around the world celebrate International Human Rights Day. This year marks the 75th anniversary that the Declaration was established, and the theme will be “Dignity, Justice and Freedom for All”. Tennesseans will celebrate International Human Rights Day on Wednesday, December 6 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at the Nashville Church of Scientology Community Hall.

At the Tennessee Celebration for International Human Rights, Day, individuals will be honored for their commitment to advancing human rights. Honorees include:

The 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award: Former Metro Council Member, Ludye Wallace,for serving his Davidson County community for nearly 30 years.
The2023 Outstanding Service Award: Tamika Braden, Founder and Executive Director of the HELP Center; Jenn Garcia, Vice President of Action, Advocacy and Education with the Oasis Center; Martesha Johnson Moore, Chief Public Defender at the Metro Public Defender’s Office; and Kelly Sue Waller, Director of Southern Crossroads.
The 2023 Rising Advocate Award: Kosar Kosar, Organizer with the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition; Zacnite Vargas, President of the Tennessee Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses.
The event will also feature panel discussion on this year’s theme, “Dignity, Justice and Freedom for All”. Moderated by The Tennessean’s Opinion and Engagement Director, David Plazas, the panel will discuss present day issues in human rights and feature panelists Samar Ali, Research Professor of Political Science and Law at Vanderbilt University, and Rabbi Michael Danziger, Senior Rabbi at The Temple.

In honor of Human Rights Day, Eleanor Roosevelt stated, “Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home – so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. Such are the places where every man, woman, and child seek equal justice, equal opportunity, equal dignity without discrimination. Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerned citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world.”

Whether advocating for the rights of new Americans, supporting formerly incarcerated peoples, or leading their communities as civil servants, the 2023 honorees and panelists
are living examples of concerted citizen action. This year we celebrate those who are advancing human rights in Tennessee and renew our commitments to creating communities there is dignity, justice, and freedom for all.

07/12/2023

Missing Child Alert: Oliver Springs

Update: Alexis has been found, safe, according to Oliver Springs PD.

Alexis Cox is a 14-year-old white female. She was last see at approximately 3:40pm est on 12-6-23.

She is 5'0" tall, 145lbs with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black and grey striped sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes. If you have any information about Alexa call the Oliver Springs Police Department at 865-435-7274.

07/12/2023

Little Twisters pt 2: JMS Performance

07/12/2023

Little Twisters Pt1: JMS Game

06/12/2023

Pearl’s Opinion
God is Faithful Always
By: Pearl Harper

As the Christmas season is here it makes me think of how different my childhood was, compared to now. Me, my sister's Sue and Linda and brothers Earl and Robert grew up in coal camps. I don't ever remember being hungry nor do I remember having excess.

First, I will tell you about my mom, Pauline Hansley Bryant, originally from Wallins Creek, Kentucky in Harlan County. Mom, as I was growing up and look back seemed to always care for her needs more than anyone else. She was very contentious and very hard to predict her behavior. I know many of you could tell sad stories of your lifetime. Mom left dad and us (there were 3 of us at that time.) I was too young to remember everything, I was 5 or 6, the oldest. She came back but there was some good times and some turbulent times. She never seemed happy, thus no one else was.

I will rush to the good news. About 6 or 7 years before mom passed she accepted Christ. She went to the church with me, The LaFollette Church of God. (If you accept Christ, he will direct you to a church so you can be with people of the like precious faith.) The reason I can share my story is to tell you, after mom accepted Christ, she was indeed a new creature. Many people of the congregation would come up to me and say, “You have the sweetest mom.” Only God can do such miracles!

My dad, Walter “Dink” Bryant was one of 7 siblings. His mom was killed in a car accident when he was nine years old, and he was born in Bell County Kentucky. They later had a mean stepmom. They all left home as soon as they could. Dad started working in the mines when he was 16. They said the first thing he bought was a bicycle.

As I look back and the way they were brought up (dad's siblings) they could have been hard hearted, but they were not, they all loved their families dearly. My dad liked his alcohol most home brew etc. It seemed to be rampant in the hills of Kentucky and Tennessee. But dad never neglected caring for his family, he always showed love.

Many times, as I look back it seems that dad helped live the childhood that he never had through us. For instance, many times when we would have a big snow dad would build a big fire so we could sleigh ride. You should have seen some of our “sleighs,” and as for having the proper clothing …not.

He played ball with us. Some fond memories were on certain nights when we first got television; mom would pop a dish pan full of popcorn, grape Kool-Aid of course, and we would laugh at Milton Berle. It would seem silly to today's children.

Dad had the opportunity when we were small to go to the Brooklyn Dodgers Camp. There is no doubt my dad could have been a pitcher for the Dodgers, but there was no way he could support a family while at the camp.

There were two things I realized later that dad did that was unlike anyone I had ever seen. Although he loved his alcohol, he never neglected his family, and he would quit for months at a time. And he did the same with smoking. He would smoke for periods of time then quit for periods of time. The wonderful news, my dad accepted Christ at age 84. Why shouldn't I tell my story? God is faithful.

God Bless.
Pearl 💍

06/12/2023

Indian Mountain State Park's December Activity Schedule

06/12/2023

Postmark LaFollette To Host STEM Night

06/12/2023

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06/12/2023

Exterior Home Solutions Weather Week

Today, early morning rain or mixed rain and snow showers will give way to mostly cloudy skies. Daytime highs will be near 40 degrees.

Tonight, partly cloudy skies will allow temperatures to fall to the lower 30s.

Thursday, clearing skies will allow temperatures to reach near 50 degrees.

Thursday night will be the coldest of the next five days with lows dropping into the low to mid-20s.

Friday, mostly sunny skies will prevail with highs in the lower 50s.

Friday night, clouds increase with lows around 43 degrees.

Saturday, a chance of rain moves into the area later in the day. The highs will be in the mid-50s and the chance of rain is 30 percent.

Saturday night, rain becomes more widespread with some thunder possible. The chance of rain is 90 percent. The low will be in the lower to mid 40s

Sunday, rain continues as a system moves through the area. There's a chance of higher elevation mixed rain and snow showers as the system departs the area. The chance of rain is 80 percent early in the day, with decreasing chances as the afternoon wears on. The high Sunday will be in the 50s early with temperatures falling behind the strong front crossing the area.

Sunday night, precip departs and lows fall into the lower 30s.

06/12/2023

Crouches Creek Baptist Church To Host Veteran's Breakfast

06/12/2023

Local Obituaries from area funeral homes brought to you by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
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Mary Ruth Boshears, age 74, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was a member of Little Coolidge Ridge Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Son: James Washington Boshears, Grandson: Daniel Curtis Boshears, Parents: Pearl and Pearly Mae Hatmaker, Sister: Bernice Shoupes, Brothers: Jerry, R. L., Jess and Kenneth Hatmaker.

Survived by:

Husband: Arville Boshears

Daughter: Crystal Roske and Jonathan

Sons: Randy and Sherry Boshears, Jeff and Regina Boshears and Rodney Boshears.

Grandchildren: Brittney Taylor, Bobby Boshears, Tiffany York, Hailey and Dalton Boshears, Joseph Roske, Christine Roske, Lucy Lou Roske, Johnathan Arville Roske, David Roy Roske.

Great-Grandchildren: Landon York, Alexa York, Haiden Taylor, Micheala Taylor, Ryleigh Taylor.

Sister: Janice Wilson

Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family will receive friends 5-7 PM, Sunday, December 3rd at Cross-Smith Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 7 PM in Cross-Smith Chapel, Rev. Ray Woods officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 AM Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and proceed to Odd Fellows Cemetery for 11 AM Interment.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
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Mildred Lorene Spradlin Ivey, age 94, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was a member of Old Pathway Church. Preceded in death by Husbands: Everette Spradlin and John Ivey, Parents: Wesley and Mary Ann McCullah Baird, Sisters: Lillian Malicote, Etta Carroll, Brothers: Vick, Lee, James Oba, Ben and Elbert Baird.

Survived by:

Son: Tony and wife Vickie Spradlin

Grandson: Matthew and wife Heather Spradlin

Great-Grandsons: Knox and Beau Spradlin

Sister: Hazel Parker

Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family will receive friends 12-2 PM, Saturday, December 2nd at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and proceed to Grantsboro Cemetery for Graveside Service and Interment, Rev. James Leach and Rev. Acie Jones officiating.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
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Jack Ray Neal age 85 of Speedwell TN went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 1, 2023. He attended Braden’s Chapel Baptist Church and was the former owner and operator of Blue Springs Boat Dock for over 16 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting both deer and rabbits. He enjoyed field trailing Beagles and he loved showing Bantam Chickens for which he won the World Championship in 2000. He was also a huge UK fan who truly engaged the rivalry which existed between himself and some local UT fans. He was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Nancy Tipton Neal; brother, Donnie Neal; father and mother-in-law, Garfield and Gustava Short.

He is survived by his wife Stella Ruth Short Neal; daughter, Stella Christine and husband Matt Aubrey; sons, Jackie Lee and wife Amy Neal, Brent Sheldon Neal M.D.; grandchildren, Andrew Neal, Jacob Geise, Jason Neal, Greg Geise, and Grant Neal; great-grandchildren, Jaxson Geise, and Weston Geise; sister, Doris Code; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 7:00PM Tuesday December 5, 2023 in the chapel of Cross-Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Trevor Bean Officiating. Music will be provided by Vic Graves. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM before the service. The family will have a private graveside and interment service on Wednesday December 6, 2023 at the Neal Family Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Campbell County Honor Guard.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
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Charles (Bo) Webb age 80 of LaFollette Tn went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2023. He was of the holiness faith and he was a retired fork lift driver from Lincoln Brass.

He is preceded in death by parents, Albert and Virdie Webb; sister, Wanda Birdsall; brothers, Arlie and J. B. Webb; father and mother-in-law Howard and Flossie Bolinger.

He is survived by his wife Betty Lou Bolinger Webb; daughters, Amanda and Brian Hatmaker, and Patricia Dorsey; sons, Charles and Teresa Webb and Mickey and Angie Webb; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Brenda and Matthew Moser, Vicky and James Rutherford, Patsy and Richard Wilson, Christine Birdsall, and Peggy Webb; Several Nieces, Nephews, and a host of other relatives.

The funeral service will be 7:00 PM Monday December 4, 2023 in the Cross-Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brian Hatmaker and Rev. Larry Heck Officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Monday December 4, 2023 before services. Family and friends will meet at Cross-Smith Funeral Home at 10:00 AM Tuesday December 5, 2023 and proceed to Bolinger Cemetery for an 11:00 AM Graveside and Interment service.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
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Kathy Darlene Bolinger Johnson, age 67, of Jacksboro, TN passed away at her home surrounded by her family on December 3, 2023.

All who knew Kathy loved her. Everyone called her nanny because that is who she was. A light to all, a loving heart, and a kind soul to everyone she met. She loved serving the Lord and spending her life with her husband Raymond. You will never meet two people more in love than those two. Her family meant more to her than anything and her grandkids were her whole world. She would give up everything she had to help those she loved. This world was a brighter place with her in it.

Preceded in death by father and mother James and Dorothy Bolinger, Brother Roger Bolinger, and Sisters Shirley Bolinger and Jeannie Campbell and Brother-in-Law Sherman Campbell.

Survived by:

Husband of 51 years Raymond Johnson

Sons: Randy Johnson and wife Stephanie; Matthew Johnson and wife Renee

Daughters: Becky Stagnolia and husband Freddie; Missy Boshears and husband Casey, all of Jacksboro

Grandkids: Samantha (Cody), Abbi (Jared), Ethan (Maddie), Brie, Natalie, Eli, Addison, Tanner, Ali, Isaac and Joshua

Great-Grandkids: Trenton, Luke, soon to be McKinlee and Tristan

Brothers: Glenn (Linda), Tim and Jeffery, all of LaFollette; Gary Bolinger of Caryville

Sisters: Sandy (Lonnie) Welden and Mary Campbell of LaFollette

Brother-in-Law: Jimbo Campbell of LaFollette

Family will receive friends 5-7 PM, Friday, December 8th at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Funeral service Noon Saturday December 9th at Ivy Dell Holiness Church, Rev. Richard Long, Rev. David Sizemore and Rev. Steven Vaughn officiating, obit by Monroe Johnson. Interment to follow funeral service in McCormick Cemetery.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
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Gladys Marlow Hamblin, age 83 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. She was a former member of the Cumberland Mountain Order of The Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by husband Henry Hamblin, parents Harvey Marlow and Girtha King Marlow, grandson Brian David Hess, sisters Lois Jean Baird, Juanita (Doodle) Smith, Wanda Walker, brothers Michael, Wayne, and Donny Marlow.

Survivors:

Daughter: Debra and husband Gary Verna

Sons: Eddie and wife Alison Hamblin, Hank and Lori Hamblin.

Grandchildren: Bradley Hess, Brooke Hess, Casey Hess, Kenny Hess, Jacob, Tara, Issac, and Matthew Hamblin, Nicole Hamblin, Hank Hamblin III, Wolf.

13 Great-Grandchildren.

Brothers: Cecil Marlow, Carl Marlow

Sisters: Sue Folton, Megan Marlow.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday, December 7th in the Cross-Smith Chapel, Rev. Clyde Douglas officiating. Interment to follow in the Marlow Cemetery of the White Oak community.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
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Kelly Lynn Brooks, age 64, of Onedia passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. Preceded in death by mother: Jan Kelly. He was a retired roofer.

Survivors

Wife: Chris Brooks

Daughters: Karri Brooks, Jessica Brooks Hamrin, Kelly Brooks

Loving Grandchildren: Tyler, Kaden, Phoenix, Kylee, Declan, Jensen

Family will receive friends 12 Noon to 1 PM Friday, December 8, 2023 with funeral service to follow at Cross-Smith Chapel, Rev. Bill Braden officiating. Interment following service at Powell Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cross-Smith Funeral Home for funeral expenses.

Condolences may be given online at www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Myrna Muse Kelly on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the age of 79. Heaven's choir gained an angel, and the earth lost a radiant spirit. Born on September 27, 1944, in Harlan County, Kentucky, Myrna wove a life rich in love, music, and an unwavering commitment to family.

A cheerleader and majorette during her high school years, Myrna's love for rhythm never waned. Her home resonated with melodies, and she found joy in gospel music, singing, and playing the piano.

Her love for Kentucky, her birthplace, ran deep. Myrna was a proud coal miner's daughter and honorary Kentucky Colonel. She loved her heritage and was a passionate fan of Kentucky Wildcat basketball.

Myrna loved animals big and small. Any furry varmint could find a soft spot in her heart (including her husband Jim when he grew a mustache in 1978). Growing up, she made pets out of her father's hunting dogs, mules and even a groundhog. This love for animals and a compassionate heart remained a constant throughout her life.

The heart of Myrna's world was her family. She was their architect of fun and adventure, creating cherished memories through road trips, family reunions, and camping adventures! A devoted daughter, Myrna lovingly cared for her parents in their later years. Her marriage to Jim was a shared journey of dreams. Their upcoming 50th wedding anniversary in January was a milestone she had eagerly awaited, standing as a testament to their love.

Myrna is preceded in death by her father, Howard Muse, mother, Irene Muse, sister, Barbara Mink, and son, Jeffrey Kelly. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Jim Kelly of Lafollette, TN; her son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Elley Kelly of Dallas, TX; her chosen daughter, Beverly Jones of Sherman, TX; niece, Ginger Sabolcik of Chicago, IL; and nephew, Jerry Collier of Lynchburg, VA.

We celebrate Myrna's life and the unconditional love she shared. Her legacy of love, music, and compassion will forever echo in the hearts of those she touched.

A celebration of Myrna's life will take place on Friday, December 15th, from 5-7pm at Walters Funeral Home in LaFollette, TN, with a graveside service on Saturday, December 16th at noon at Rock Springs Cemetery in Gatliff, KY. Friends and family are invited to share memories and the joy Myrna brought into our lives.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Rock Springs Cemetery Fund c/o Ms. Pauline Johnson, 837 Louden Rd., Williamsburg, KY 40769 in Myrna's memory.

Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette, TN is honored to be serving the family of Myrna Muse Kelly.
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Mrs. Nancy J. Parrott, age 85 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was of the Baptist Faith, enjoyed painting, and traveling with her Husband, Delano. Nancy was a former LPN, and for many years, owned and operated Ceramicraft Ceramics. Preceded in death by first Husband, Don Goins in 1968, second Husband, Delano Parrott in 2016, Parents, Orion and Evelyn Sebby, and Brothers, Charles, David, and Roger Sebby.

Survivors: Daughter, Beverly “Becky” Goins; Special Caregivers, Patricia and John Klinger, and Brenda Hamilton; Brother, John Sebby and Wife, Lily; Sisters-in-law, Ruth Sebby and Marilyn Sebby; Several Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 2:00 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Braden officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. Wednesday before funeral services. Interment to follow at Powell Valley Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Nancy J. Parrott.
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Richard Allan Brooks, age 51 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was of the Baptist Faith and loved spending time with his Sons and Grandchildren. Preceded in death by Sons, Mackenzie Smith and Stephen Brooks, Parents, Richard and Linda Brooks, Sister, Tammy Brooks, Sister-in-law, Sabrina Smith, Nephew, Brandon Smith, Grandparents, Leon and Eloise Tibbs, Father-in-law, Donald Harmon, and Uncle, Paul Sweat.

Survivors: Mother of his Children, Misty Smith; Sons, Junior Brooks, Dylan Brooks, Dakota Smith and Wife, Raylan, and James Smith; Grandchildren, Annabella, Melinda, and Tobias Brooks, Hunter Smith, Azzylynn and Zaelyn Moser, Brayden, Natalie, and Elijah Smith; Brother, Ricky Brooks; Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law, Deanna Morris and Tony Oaks, Lynn and Richard Nelson, Janice and Aaron Adkins; Mother-in-law, Karen Lawson; Nephews, Travis Brooks, David and Jordan Lawson, Taylor Baker, and Colton Adkins; Nieces, Lara White, Kelsie Sherrod, Raven Oaks, and Kaylee Leach; Uncles, Larry and Eddie Tibbs, Special Aunt, Shirley Sweat; Special Cousin, Paul Sweat, Jr., and a host of other friends and relatives.

A Private Family Ceremony will be held. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Richard Allan Brooks.
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Mr. Pete Elmore

Age 90 of Elk Valley (Pioneer, Tennessee) passed away Sunday, December 03, 2023, at his home. He was born June 14, 1933, in Westbourne, Tennessee.

Pete was preceded in death by:

Wife: Margarette "Sissy" Elizabeth (Bridges) Elmore

Father: Jack Elmore

Mother: Katie (Albertini" Elmore

He is survived by:

Sons: Michael Jay Elmore, Terry Lee Elmore

Grandchildren: Noami Elizabeth Elmore, Jonathan Elmore

Great Grandchildren: Abram Elmore, Colton Lee Elmore, Natalie Grace Michael

Brother: Ronnie Elmore

Sisters: Barbara Ann Banks, Kay Myles

A host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn his passing.

The family will receive friends: 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 05, 2023, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel

Funeral: 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 05, 2023, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel

Officiating: Rev. Kenneth Ballard & Rev. Jacob Cochran

Burial: 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 06, 2023, in the Baird Cemetery (Elk Fork Road)

Military Honors: by the Jellico Honor Guard

Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements. "Your Family Funeral Home"
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Mrs. Ellie Jewel (Womble) Tucker

Age 83 of Morristown, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 04, 2023, at her home. She was born October 26, 1940, in Habersham, Tennessee.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements. "Your Family Funeral Home"
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Ms. Sandra Kay (Russell) Johnson

Age 59 of Frakes, Kentucky passed away Monday, December 04, 2023, at the Williamsburg Nursing Home. She was born October 19, 1964, in Harlan, Kentucky.

Sandy was preceded in death by:

Father: Clyde Russell

Mother: Francis (Barley) Russell

Brothers: Roger Russell, Danny Russell

Sisters: Sharon Jones, Kathy Huddleston

She is survived by:

Son: Michael Johnson & wife Leah

Daughter: Shannon Sands

Grandchildren: Grant Johnson, Lainey Johnson, Maddox Johnson, Allie Jo Smith, Sebastian Jones, Angie, Sky & Ellie Sands

Sister: Karen Powers

A host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn her passing.

Per Sandra's wishes no services are planned.

Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements. "Your Family Funeral Home"
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Julie (White) Bryant, age 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Jellico, passed away early Friday morning, December 1, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on June 28, 1955, to the late James White and Margaret (Henegar) White in Jellico.
Julie was a graduate of Jellico High School – Class of 1973. She was an employee of Food City for more than 25 years. She was also a long-time member of the Kentucky Hill Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie (Bryant) Arwood; three grandchildren, Destiny Sutton, Brandon Moles, and Caleb Arwood; four sisters, Lucille Honeycutt, Linda Douglas, Donna Kimberlin, and Helen White; brother, LeRoy White; five nieces, Jennifer White, Lisa Terry, Tamitha Reynolds, Teresa Douglas, and Nikki Bryant; two nephews, Wayne Honeycutt and James Douglas; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ed and Lucille Bryant; and brother-in-law, Eddie Bryant.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, William “Mike” Bryant, of Knoxville; daughter, Christy (Bryant) Moles Terry, of Knoxville; four grandchildren, Dustin Moles, and wife, Tasha, Shane Arwood, Jr., Dawson Terry, and Carrie Mayton; seven great-grandchildren, Arianna Sutton, Matthew Sutton, Jordan Moles, Duane York, Ethan Allison, Johnathan York, and Sophia Arwood; sister, Judy White Eaches; brother, Troy White, and wife, Linda; special niece, Marion Elliott; special family friend, Georgia Mae Osborne; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends, neighbors, and other relatives to mourn her passing.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday evening, December 4, 2023, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Cox & Son Funeral Home Chapel.
The funeral will follow on Monday evening, December 4, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cox & Son Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Latham officiating.
Cox & Son Funeral Home of Jellico is in charge of all arrangements.

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Lafollette City Council Meeting December ‘23

The 2023 Terry’s Pharmacy Holly Bowl Christmas Light Contest nominations are underway. The Volunteer Times has already received several entries on the very first day nominations opened. Do you know of a home that is lit to the extreme and could be a Holly Bowl contender? If so, send a direct message to the Volunteer Times with the address of the home before Wednesday the 13th. The Holly Bowl will kick off Friday the 15th at 6 PM and end December 26th at 12 noon. The Volunteer Times would like to thank Terry’s Pharmacy for sponsoring for this incredible community event. The Times will have another special announcement coming soon that we believe will add another layer of incredible to your Holly Bowl Route traditions this year. Follow the Volunteer Times for more information.

2023 Campbell county Christmas Parade

Campbell County Christmas Parade Grand Marshal Reception Plaque Presentation

Christmas Tree Lighting Downtown Lafollette

City of Lafollette Workshop November ‘23

Campbell County Commission Meeting November ‘23

Campbell County Board of Education Meeting November ‘23

Campbell County Workshop Meeting November ‘23

Campbell County Animal Shelter hosts Kris from Jordan’s Way National Tour 2023. Yes! It’s LOUD! This is a fundraiser for the Campbell County Animal Shelter in an attempt to generate much-needed funds for additional kennel enclosures to expand their ability to keep more animals. Donations can be made at the link below and the team is still currently live. The Volunteer Times donated today! Join us!

Stinking Creek Fire Video Times reader Hailey Wilson sent the Times a video of a wildfire from the Meredith Cemetery area of Stinking Creek. Remember, burning outdoors currently is extremely dangerous. All outdoor burning from October 15th-May15th 2024 requires a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Forestry. Please be fire safe. The Times is attempting to find out if this is still burning. If you've traveled the area this evening, please let us know.

City of Lafollette Council Meeting November ‘23

Boo Bowl

Boo Bowl Winners Congratulations to Contender #3 who is the winner of the 2023 Boo Bowl Halloween Display Contest located at 132 Old Long Hollow Road in LaFollette. Their video is shown below. This year the #3 Contender won the popular public vote award, as well as being the judged winner. 2nd place goes to Contender #16 at 299 Springfield Drive in Jacksboro. Also, an honorary third place mention as it was very close, is Contender #11 at 113 Timberlake Circle in Jacksboro. Unfortunately, the shipment of trophies was delayed and we are not able to present a photo with the awards in hand here. However, the checks and trophies will be delivered to winners this week. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the participation in this first, but exciting community event! We understand the investment in time, resources, and inventory that it took to offer this to the public for our viewing pleasure. We at the TIMES appreciate you all as well as a grateful community. Thank you!

Caryville Cardinals Sweep Elementary Championship

Caryville Cardinals Sweep Elementary Championship Friday night, while the Campbell County Cougars and Jellico Blue Devils were competing in the TSSAA playoffs, LaFollette Middle School hosted the large school elementary basketball championship games. The Caryville Cardinals swept both girls' and boys' championships, defeating the Jacksboro Lady Eagles and the Valley View Bobcats.

Hensley caps off the drive on 3rd and goal. Big play, a 70 yard pass to KJ Chadwell on 3rd and 11 from the Cougar 9-yard-line.

Wierwoods Never Disappoints

City of Lafollette Workshop October ‘23

The City of LaFollette’s Park in the Dark Underway now!

A MUST WATCH…Yesterday at Jacksboro Middle School, seventh grade science teacher, Nikki Bumgardner once again has proven creatively that combining visuals with hands-on experimentations, makes for a most entertaining and memorable education. The Volunteer Times was invited to Mrs. Bumgardner‘s class yesterday and felt photos would not do it justice. Bumgardner, when in character, is known as “Professor Nikkadora Grimmwater“. Bumgardner really puts on a show for her students and has done so now for almost seven years as she also explains in segments of the video. We encourage you to watch this piece as you will get not only a short science lesson, but you will also be drawn in by the inquisitiveness of her students. “Professor Grimmwater” demonstrates many elements of science along with some entertaining experiments involving goblin snot and unicorn tears. 😉 Standing outside the door with her bubbling goblet in hand, students rushed to get to science class before it started, yet hesitated to leave after it was over. Hats off to an incredible Campbell County teacher who is using unique ways to explain her subject matter to an age group of students that can at times be challenging to connect with. From our accounts in yesterdays classes, she has surpassed those expectations. With a few editing touches of our own, we think you will enjoy Mrs. Bumgardner’s class presentation. Congratulations to Nikki Bumgarner. Pardon us……….Professor, Nikkadora Grimmwater!

CCHS VS OAK RIDGE

2nd HALF CCHS VS MORRISTOWN

CCHS VS MORRISTOWN

Campbell County Board of Education Meeting October ‘23

Campbell County Commission Meeting October ‘23

*Paid Ad* Gage Dople, Realtor with Wallace Real Estate presents his newest listing in Jacksboro, Tennessee. View this exquisite, dream home in Jacksboro via video below. The home is located at 198 Elk Lake Lane and listed at $750,000. This Sunday, Oct 15th from 2-4 PM interested parties are welcome to attend the open house.

198 Elk Lake Lane, Jacksboro, TN.

Paid Ad Gage Dople, Realtor with Wallace Real Estate presents his newest listing in Jacksboro, Tennessee. View this exquisite, dream home in Jacksboro via video below. The home is located at 198 Elk Lake Lane and listed at $750,000. This Sunday, Oct. 15th from 2-4 PM interested parties are welcome to attend the open house.

Campbell County Commission Workshop October ‘23

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