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Jellico cancels Fourth of July festivities

The City of Jellico has joined a growing list of communities that have canceled their Fourth of July festivities due to COVID-19 concerns. During a meeting Friday afternoon, the Jellico City Council voted to cancel all July 4 activities and fireworks, according to the LaFollette...
Posted On 05 Jun 2020

Williamsburg man wanted for shooting at law enforcement last week, arrested in Jellico

A Williamsburg man wanted for allegedly shooting at law enforcement during a foot pursuit last Saturday, was apprehended at a motel in Campbell County, Tennessee Thursday. Jordon Lee Ramey is facing one count of attempted murder of a police officer. Officials with the Campbell...

Impact Archery hits the mark at S3DA state indoor tournament

On Feb. 28-29 members of the Impact Archery team traveled to Owensboro to compete in the 2020 KY S3DA State Indoor Tournament. Impact Archery is made up of kids from Whitley County, Williamsburg, Jellico, North Laurel and Lynn Camp. The team came home with several podium finishes...
Posted On 05 Mar 2020
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U.S. 25W closed north of Jellico

U.S. 25W north of Jellico is closed due to high water. Whitley County Emergency Management Director Danny Moses said the water is over the road near the one-mile marker. “You will have to go I-75 just to be safe,” Moses said when asked if there was an alternate route motorists...

Tennessee man charged with shoplifting pellet rifle at Corbin Walmart

A Tennessee man was arrested Saturday night after loss prevention at Corbin Walmart detained him as he attempted to leave the store with a stolen pellet rifle. Bobby J. Johnson, 38, of Jellico, is facing one count of theft by unlawful taking – shoplifting – of the value under...

Jellico plans Independence Day festivities Wednesday, Thursday

The City of Jellico has a number of events planned for its Red, White & Boom celebration that is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, at Veteran’s Park. From 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. both days there will be a street fair in Veterans Park with arts,...
Posted On 03 Jul 2019

Corbin fireworks Tuesday night; W’burg, Jellico, Barbourville Wednesday night

If you like fireworks, then you will have the opportunity to view them over the course of next couple of nights in local towns. Corbin will hold its Independence Day celebration, which is complete with fireworks, on Tuesday, July 3, and Williamsburg, Barbourville and Jellico will...
Posted On 03 Jul 2018

Area fireworks shows start Saturday in honor of Fourth of July

If you like fireworks, then you will have the opportunity to view them over the course of three different nights in local towns. London will kick-off Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, June 30. Corbin will follow on Tuesday, July 3, and Williamsburg, Barbourville and...
Posted On 27 Jun 2018

Local towns plan a variety of Independence Day celebrations

If you like fireworks, then you will have the opportunity to view them over the course of three different nights in local towns. London will kick-off Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, July 1. Corbin and Barbourville will follow on Monday, July 3, and Williamsburg and...
Posted On 28 Jun 2017

Local residents chip in to help Gatlinburg fire victims

When the chips are down for one of our neighbors, the residents of Williamsburg, Whitley County and Jellico can do a lot in just two or three days time. Last week, residents and businesses in Jellico, Williamsburg and Whitley County collected enough items to fill a U-Haul truck...
Posted On 07 Dec 2016
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