Cougar football looking good

     The Campbell Football Team whipped South Doyle last night at Knoxville. Coach Justin Price's Cougars blanked the Cherokees 13 to nothing in the spring scrimmage. An excited Price shares thoughts of the match-up with 1450wlaf.com by saying his team competed well. He goes on to say that the Cougars' attitude and effort were at a high level. Price adds that that's what it's going to take to get to the next level. The Cougars conclude spring drills Thursday night at 7:00 on Pat Kerr Field with the Orange and Blue intra squad game.  (UPDATED FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012, 6:00 AM)

 MTSU's loss is Pikeville's gain

     Cody Malicoat has a change of plans. Jellico's two-time all-state basketball player officially announced at Thursday night's All Sports Banquet that he is going to play his college basketball at the University of Pikeville (Kentucky). Malicoat originally signed with MTSU during the early signing period last fall. A full house packed the JHS Auditorium as the football, golf, cheerleading, and basketball teams were honored. Retiring JHS Coach Vic King was also honored.  Malicoat's new college coach, Kelly Wells, was the featured speaker at last night's banquet. Pikeville won the NAIA National Championship in 2011.   (UPDATED FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012, 6:00 AM)

Little Theatre's performance set for Saturday 

     The Little Theater pulls its inaugural curtain this weekend. Saturday night at 7:00, "A Wish for Campbell County" is performed on the Dottie Rogers Stage at West La Follette School, now the La Follette Community Theater. Members of the Campbell High Junior Chamber wrote and are producing as well as performing its first play. Tickets are $10. Teens pay $5 while pre-teens get in free.  (UPDATED FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012, 6:00 AM)

Potter proposes plan to TDOT

      “It's killing our local businesses.”  That’s what Road Superintendent Dennis Potter says about the current detour of I-75 traffic due to a landslide on the interstate.  Potter proposed to TDOT this afternoon the idea of using Exit 144 at Stinking Creek rather than Exit 160 at Jellico for car traffic.  Potter tells 1450 WLAF.COM that what would be required is re-working 2 to 3 curves and cutting down a handful of trees.  Potter says the gravel road will need to be paved and that’s where he will need help from TDOT.  By using Exit 144, Potter says it's only a 5-mile detour taking two lanes of one-way traffic down Stinking Creek Road to Howard Baker Highway (Highway 63) and traffic will go right back up to I-75 via the entrance ramp of Exit 141.  Potter suggests that all cars will be directed to get into the right lane on top of the mountain on I-75 and then take Exit 144.   All trucks would go to the left lane and continue southbound on the interstate by the slide area.  Whether or not TDOT decides to take Potter up on his idea remains to be seen.  We will continue to follow the story for you here on 1450wlaf.com. (updated Thursday, May 17, 2012, 2:45PM) 

Riggs Drugs is robbed

     Riggs Drug Store on Emory Road in Knoxville was robbed this morning.  Witnesses tell 1450wlaf.com that police chased the robber on foot and caught up with him in a residential area further east of the store on Emory Road. (updated Thursday, May 17, 2012, 2:45PM)

59 & not holding as WLAF celebrates

     The old radio station's getting older.  Today marks 59 years on the air for 1450 WLAF.  The first radio station in Campbell County aired Sunday, May 17, 1953.  The list of names and voices that've graced the 1450 airwaves is long.   And here are the few we can pull up on the spur of the moment.  Denny Walker.  Jack Miller.  Jim Castleberry.  Jim Rouse.  Dick Jones.  Hillard Mattie.  Billy Joe Fox.  Frank Payne.  Elmer Longmire.  Larry Bolton.  Paul Wright.  Jim Westcott.  Coach Ron  Murray.  Cliff Jennings.  Frank Epperson.  Adele Hausser.  David and Alan Fogelsanger.  Jim Wilson.  Larry Skeen.  Don Martin.  Ron Meredith.  David Bolton.  Denny Orick.  Emma McCarty.  Terry England.  Dean Branam.  Jim Stair.  Jerry Monday.  Mike Woodward.  Stacey Terry.  Steve Pebley.  Mark Payne.  Harold Branam.  Kim Miller.  Terry West.  Jim Bunch.  Karina Miller.  Dan Sansone.  Bill Waddell.  DeWayne Kitts.  Jordan Colley.  Josh Etter.  John David Broyles.  Jason Shockley.  Les Martin.  Greg Brackett.  David Graham.  Adam Smith.  Carl Pierce is the longest running advertiser on WLAF.  The 86-year old businessman takes us back with a quick story about his first radio program.  He says a group of singers, Troy Ivey, Carlos Henderson, and John L. Miller, sang live each day from the then Fleet Building studio during his radio show on WLAF.  Jerry Sharp recalls that Sunday almost 60-years ago.  He was a student at Hiwassee College and was home for the weekend.  Sharp was driving over to Ray Burns' ham radio shack when he saw something falling from the sky.  It was postcards being tossed out of an airplane.  Attached to each card was a penny and a message that read "Like pennies from heaven, 1450 WLAF Radio is on the air."  Sharp says he dialed over to 1450 and has been listening ever since.  He adds that the community thought it was in high cotton by finally getting a radio station.  The closest towns with radio stations in those days were Middlesboro, Oak Ridge, and Knoxville.  (UPDATED THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012, 6:00 AM)

WLAF's Frank Payne takes you "inside the slide"

     Massive.  That's how Frank Payne describes the landslide on I-75 here in Campbell County.  Payne spent much of the day Wednesday on top of the mountain to bring you inside the slide.  Click on the video box below.   (UPDATED WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012, 7:30 PM) 

Shriner paper sale continues today

     Shriners are selling papers all this week.  The Shrine Paper Sale is taking place at Food City today.  Just look for the men in the funny hats.  They're raising money for Shrine Hospitals.  Shriners are at Food City until 8:00 this evening and return tomorrow morning.  (UPDATED THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012, 6:00 AM)

Cougar football in action this evening

     It's a big day for CCHS sports.  First a joint Senate-House Resolution is presented to the Lady Cougar Basketball team for its District Championship.  Senator Ken Yager and Representative Dennis Powers make the presentation.  Cougar football hits the gridiron tonight at Knoxville.  Spring practice continues for CCHS in the form of a scrimmage at South-Doyle.  The 'Kees and the Cougars tee it up at 7:00.  The Orange and Blue game concludes spring drills one-week from tonight at Patt Kerr Field.  (UPDATED THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012, 6:00 AM)

25W north of La Follette reopens

     For all but about three hours, Highway 25W north of La Follette was shutdown today.  Crews just hauled away what was left of an 18-wheeler that crashed just before 4:00 this morning.  The road reopened right after 6:00 this evening.   (UPDATED WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012, 7:30 PM)

Man identified in fatal crash

     A California man died this morning in northern Campbell County.  Trooper Anthony Lay with the Tennessee Highway Patrol explains to 1450wlaf.com that 56-year old Michael Eugene Simmons of San Diego died when his late model Freightliner went over an embankment at 3:45 a.m.  The report reads that Simmons was negotiating a curve with the 18-wheeler on Highway 25W at Morley when the truck left the roadway and struck a guardrail.  Simmons died upon impact when the big rig overturned down an embankment.  Lay says that Simmons’ partner, 44-year old David Cardwell of Los Angeles, was resting in the sleeper and suffered non-life threatening injuries.  The truck was loaded with shirts and came to a rest against a tree near Chaska Lane.  (UPDATED WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012, 2:45 PM)

DARE graduates 230 students this semester

Wynn Elementary School

Sheriff Goins speaks at La Follette Middle School and visits Christian Academy 

White Oak Elementary School

Jacksboro Metals main topic at Monday's workshop

     A recycling center has generated controversy among its neighbors, but the group that crowded the courthouse Monday night for the county commission workshop received little more than sympathy from commissioners. Without zoning laws, county government is limited in what it can do to restrict legitimate businesses that operate within the law.

     That was little consolation to the neighbors of Jacksboro Metals, located on Towe String Road. One protesting citizen dumped a pile of nails, screws and bolts in front of commissioners that he claimed had been taken from the public road after falling off vehicles delivering scrap metal to the facility.

     While the commissioners listened to the group’s problems and offered sympathy, they had no solutions that would satisfy the group of unhappy neighbors. Commissioners Thomas Hatmaker and Scott Stanfield promised to meet with the group again at a town hall meeting, but the county appears to have little legal recourse as long as the recycling company violates no laws.

     The commission also approved a number of budget amendments in an earlier Budget & Finance meeting. Only one generated any controversy, a request from Ambulance Director Danny Sheckles to transfer $100,000 from the service’s fund balance to purchase 5 sets of powered cots and stair chairs.

     Sheckles pointed out that the power cots would enable paramedics to transport heavy patients without risk of injury. He predicted the power equipment would help reduce workman’s compensation claims and pay for themselves in the future.

     Bobby White asked why the ambulance service needed five sets and whether three sets of power equipment would be sufficient, but Sheckles replied that there were times when all five ambulances were in service and all needed to be equipped with the new power cots and chairs.

     Rusty Orick observed that an even more serious concern would be the welfare of a patient, if ambulance personnel could not handle a heavy person and dropped the patient while transporting them.

     Thomas Hatmaker, often a critic of the ambulance service, began questioning other aspects of the service, but Alvin Evans interrupted.  “Before we go all over the place debating the ambulance service, let’s stick to the question of the chairs and not get into all this other stuff,” Evans said.

     A motion on the $100,000 expenditure was then put to a vote. Hatrmaker was joined by Beverly Hall, Sue Nance, Scott Stanfield and Charles Baird in voting “no,” but the motion to approve the budget item passed 8-5. (UPDATED WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012, 6:00 AM)

Caryville's budget temporarily on-hold

     Caryville City Council is taking its budget back to the drawing board.  At Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, Mayor Robert Stooksbury and aldermen could not agree on a couple of sticking points mainly concerning overtime or lack of overtime in the budget.  At issue, there was not any overtime for the Caryville Police Department and the Street Department built into next year’s budget.  Council meets again Thursday at 7:00 in an effort to approve the budget.  Caryville’s new fiscal year begins July 1^st.  Elsewhere at the 90-minute meeting, a $2,000 donation to the Louis Bluie Festival was approved.  The 6^th annual festival comes to Caryville’s Cove Lake Park on September 29^th.  The city is getting help in paying for repairs to a home at 318 Loop Road as a result of storm water damage.  ARAP will help fix the home.  Council voted to pay Tri-Star Fence $800 to repair a fence at Asbury Park and $1,180 to Herrell’s Mobile Repair Service for new rims and tires for Fire Department vehicles.  The City also voted on several resolutions regarding credit card use, internet and internet devices, and cell phone usage which city employees have agreed and signed-off on following the policy on the use of these items.  The Caryville Police Department will also be using a new manual for rules, policies and procedures.  The mayor and aldermen voted in a new ordinance, 2012-06, regarding outdoor sales, garage sales, and yard sales.  The ordinance stipulates that if it is a situation of a residence running a sale like a business, the person will now have to purchase a business license and permit.  The new ordinance does to pertain to churches.   (UPDATED WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012, 6:00 AM) 

Despite rain, I-75 project still on schedule

     And the traffic continues creating headaches for locals and out-of-towners alike.  The traffic detouring off I-75 continues pouring through La Follette, Jacksboro, and Caryville.  Jerry Partin at Charley’s Pizza tells 1450wlaf.com that the heavy traffic has slowed them down and at certain times has put a damper on the popular pizza eatery.  Although, Partin says they have had a pretty good day today.  Gasoline sales are up.  Addie Mundy with Rice Oil explains that the overflow cars and trucks have boosted her business at the West End BP.  Gray Insurance’s Amie Cahill says the detour traffic is annoying.  It’s been tough for her and some co-workers getting home.  Cahill doesn’t think the heavy traffic has affected foot traffic much at Gray Insurance.  After soaking rains over the weekend and Monday, Mark Nagi with TDOT informs WLAF that the rain had no effect on the work.  Nagi notes that the project remains on-schedule and Monday is still the target date to have one southbound lane of I-75 reopened.   (UPDATED TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012, 4:00 PM)

Big night for CCHS Seniors

     Campbell High Seniors by the numbers is very impressive.  Nearly one-million dollars ($985,520.00) in scholarships were awarded at Monday night's Senior Awards.  A dozen CCHS students are graduating with four-point-oh grade point averages.  Ten surpassed the national benchmarks on the High Schools that Work Assessment exam.  Four seniors received athletic scholarships.  There was one high school Heisman winner and one student was awarded for 13-years of perfect attendance.  Next for 297 Campbell seniors is graduation which is set for Saturday, May 26 at 10:00 a.m. on the LMU campus at Tex Turner Arena.  The graduation will be televised live over 1450wlaf.com.  See the complete list of winners and awards further down this page.  (UPDATED TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012, 6:00 AM)

Ballard earns national honor

     The La Follette Food City's produce manager receives a national honor.  John Ballard, produce manager for the La Follette Food City is named among the 2012 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award Winners.  Each year, the United Fresh Produce Association recognizes the top 25 produce managers within the industry during its annual convention.  This year’s honorees were recognized at the Chairman’s Reception & Annual Awards Banquet on May 1, in Dallas.  United Fresh President and CEO Tom Stenzel says Ballard represents the "best of the best" in our industry. 

Ballard is called an exceptional merchandiser who coordinates with his fellow department managers to create unique and innovative displays and cross merchandising opportunities.  He is a strong advocate of locally grown produce and works extensively with local growers to ensure his customers receive the freshest product possible.  Ballard regularly works with local bee keepers to help ensure the adequate pollination of area plants and trees.  He has implemented a number of creative community related programs, including “Breakfast with Santa.”  Dressed as Santa, Ballard hands out bananas to Campbell County children during the Christmas Holiday.  He also hosts an in-store Watermelon Eating Contest in the summer.  Ballard is active within the community, serving as a long-time certified foster parent, working with the local Department of Child Services and assisting with fundraising efforts.  Ballard was selected from hundreds of nominations from across the country.  (UPDATED TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012, 6:00 AM)

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT HONOREES AT

CAMPBELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR 2012

THESE STUDENTS HAVE TAKEN THE MOST RIGOROUS COURSES OFFERED AND MANAGED TO MAINTAIN A 4.0 GPA OR BETTER

1       CLAY WILLIAMS (VALEDICTORIAN)

2       OLIVIA FREDERICK (SALUTATORIAN)

3       LAUREN EVANS

4       DAVID HICKMAN

5       NATHAN BOLTON

6       COREY BRAY

7       TIFFANY HOPKINS

8       CHASE LINDSAY

9       CLAY WILBURN

10 MARIA GREEN

11 LEIGH SHEPHERD

12 BRANDON JOHNSON

 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

1       Sergeant Lopez, United States Marine Corps, recognized Daniel Peach with a special award.

2       Staff Sergeant O’Donnell, United States Army, recognized Jody Lake.

3       Laura Byrge presented the First Volunteer Bank $500 scholarship to Alishia Bailey.

4       Phyllis Clingner presented the Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship of $500 toKarla Vazquez.

5       Debbie Petree from the Tennessee Technology Center at Jacksboro, presented a special award and scholarship toTaylor Lynn.

6       Carrie Harris presented the Steven Thornton Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 to Landon Brackett.

7       Shirley Fox Rogers presented the Rotary Club Scholarships of $1,000 to Tiffany Allen and $1,000 to Halea Wilson.

8       Logan Hickman presented The Peoples Bank $500 Scholarship to Tyler King.

9       Brenda Dossett  presented the Campbell County High School Relief Fund/Ken Bruce Memorial Scholarship of $1,500 to Olivia Frederick, Education and $1,500 to Mary Hickman, JROTC.

10 Joe Ayers presented the $1,000 J.P. Ayers Memorial Scholarship to Corey Bray.

11 Connie Crutchfield here presented the $100 Professional Educators of Tennessee Scholarship to Joey Goins.

12 Mary Ann Cummins  presented Beta Club State Convention Awards to Clay Wilburn – Acrylic Painting Contest, Runner-Up; Megan Higgins – Colored Pencil Drawing Champion.  Ms. Cummins also presented the $1,000 Beta Club Scholarship to Meghan Byrge.

13 Katherine Ayers presented the $500 Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship to Olivia Frederick; The A.W. and Wilma Sharp Scholarship of $500 to Mary Hickman and $500 to Maria Green; the Rusty Claiborne Memorial Scholarship of $1,500 to Ben Mahooty; the Myrtle W. Foster Scholarship of $1,000 to Lindsay Lowe; the $1,000 Gretchen Wells Memorial Scholarship to Maria Green, and the $2,500 Friends of Norris Lake Scholarship to Nathan Bolton.

14 Sandi Wilson presented the Cross-Smith Funeral Home Scholarships of $500 to Corey Bray, $500 to Olivia Frederick, and $500 to Corey Byrge; the Walters Funeral Home Scholarship of $500 to Megan Bostic, $500 to Ben Mahooty, and $500 to Clay Wilburn; the $500 Martin-Wilson Funeral Home Scholarship toCaleb Marlow; and the $1,000 Louis Henry and Beatrice Sturm Memorial Scholarship for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville to Tyler King.

15 Tracy Powers from Roane State Community College presented the Tennessee Scholars Scholarship to Halea Wilson for $750 for two years, totaling $1,500.

16 Dora Wilcox presented the $1,000 Dorsey and Betty King Scholarship to Corey Byrge.

17 Melody Compton presented the $1,000 Dorsey and Betty King Scholarship to Ragan Compton.

18 Renee Poteet from Lincoln Memorial University presented the following students with scholarships: 

SARAH LAY:  Provost Scholarship; $7,000 per year for a total of $28,000

FELICITY GEORGE:  Founder’s Scholarship; $5,000 per year for a total of $20,000

TIFFANY HOPKINS:  Provost Scholarship; $7,000 per year for a total of $28,000

KRISTEN LAWSON:  Founder’s Scholarship; $5,000 per year for a total of $20,000

KENISHA HUDDLESTON:  Railsplitter Award; $3,000 per year for a total of $12,000

MARY HICKMAN:  Founder’s Scholarship; $5,000 per year for a total of $20,000

JESSICA OSBORNE:  Founder’s Scholarship:  $5,000 per year for a total of $20,000

BRYCE ROACH:  Founder’s Scholarship:  $5,000 per year for a total of $20,000

BRYCE ROACH:  The Dorothy Teague Bruce Memorial Scholarship.

Mr. David Jones announced other scholarships, and presented certificates to:

KRISTIN BEATY

2       Tusculum College

1.    Academic Scholarship:  $7,000 per year for a total of $28,000

2.    Merit Scholarship:  $6,000 per year for a total of $13,000

NATHAN BOLTON

3       The University of Tennessee

1.    Volunteer Scholarship:  $3,000 per year for a total of $12,000

COREY BRAY

4       Carson-Newman College

1.  Presidential Scholarship:  $12,000 per year for a total of $48,000

2.  Honors Merit Scholarship:  $2,000 per year for a total of $8,000

3.  Albert Myers Scholarship of $500

4.  Carson-Newman Grant of $1,000

5.  Golf Grant-in-Aid of $500

ANTHONY CHAMBERS

5       The University of the Cumberlands

1. Academic Scholarship:  $6,400 per year for a total of $25,600

KRISTIN CHAPMAN

6       East Tennessee State University

6.  Athletic Scholarship (Track and Field)

TYLER CHAPMAN

7       Alice Lloyd College

1.    Appalachian Leaders College Scholarship:  $8,100 per year for a total of $32,400

LAUREN EVANS

8       The University of Tennessee

7.  Academic Scholarship:  $1,500 per year for a total of $6,000

9       Tennessee Wesleyan College

1.    Academic Scholarship:  $15,000 per year for a total of $60,000

1       Belmont University

1.  Academic Scholarship:  $18,500 per year for a total of $74,000

OLIVIA FREDERICK

10 The University of Tennessee

1.    Volunteer Scholarship:  $3,000 per year for a total of $12,000

BRANDON JOHNSON

11 East Tennessee State University

8.  Provost Scholarship:  $4,000 per year for a total of $16,000

ANDY HICKMAN

12 Mississippi State University

1.    Academic Scholarship:  $8,865 per year for a total of $35,460

DAVID HICKMAN

13 The University of Tennessee

9.  Volunteer Scholarship:  $3,000 per year for a total of $12,000

14 Mississippi State University

1.    Academic Scholarship:  $10,865 per year for a total of $43,460

MARY HICKMAN

15 Carson-Newman College

1.    Academic Scholarship:  $8,000 per year for a total of $32,000

LOGAN HUNTER

16 Tusculum College

1.    Academic Scholarship

2.    Athletic Scholarship for football

SONJA LAY

1       Tusculum College

1.  Academic Scholarship:  $11,000 per year for a total of $44,000

NICK LITTON

2       Alice Lloyd College

2.  Appalachian Leaders College Scholarship:  $8,100 per year for a total of $32,400

CORY MARTIN

3       Walters State Community College Athletic Scholarship for Golf

LEANNE MATTIE

4       Carson-Newman College

3.  Academic Scholarship:  $6,000 per year for a total of $24,000

4.  Music Scholarship:         $1,500 per year for a total of $6,000

5       The University of the Cumberlands

5.  Christian Leadership Scholarship:  $500

COURTNEY MORRIS

6       Alice Lloyd College

6.  Academic Scholarship of $25,000 per year.  Also an optional $20,000 per year for two years for graduate study at the University of Kentucky

TUFFY SHOUPE

7       Maryville College

7.  Athletic Scholarship:  $13,000 per year for a total of $52,000

8       Tusculum College

8.  Athletic Scholarship:  $4,000 per year for a total of $16,000

DESTINY WELDEN

9       Knox College, Galesburg Illinois

9.  Ellen Browning Scripps Scholarship

10.         Knox Founders Scholarship

CLAY WILLIAMS

10 The University of Tennessee

11.         Accepted into the Chancellor’s Honors Program

12.         Volunteer Scholarship:  $4,000 per year for a total of $16,000

13.         TVA Power Distributors Scholarship of $4,000

14.         College of Engineering Scholarship at the University of Tennessee for $1,000

SENIORS 2011-12 WITH PERFECT ATTENDANCE

2 YEARS:                                             Mary Hickman (certificate)

13 YEARS:                                           Kendra Critchett (plaque)

TOP STUDENTS IN SUBJECT AREAS

These students have been selected by their teachers as the top student or students in the named subject area (each student received a medal).

Art III:                       Kenisha Huddleston:  2^nd place in State Duck Stamp

                                  Competition; 2^nd place in State Wildlife Forever Fish

                                  Art Contest; 2 pieces chosen in the top 10 in the 4^th

                                  Congressional District Art Competition sponsored

                                  by Rep. Scott Desjarlais; Louie Bluie Art Contest 1^st

                                  place – Wildlife; 3^rd place – Portrait; 3^rd place –

                                  Acrylic.

Art IV:                       Megan Higgins:  3^rd place in State Wildlife Forever

                                  Fish Art Contest; 1 piece in top 10 in the 4^th

                                  Congressional District Art Competition sponsored

                                  by Rep. Scott Desjarlais; 1^st place in Louie Bluie Art

                                  Contest.

AP Chemistry:                                      Olivia Frederick

AP English:                                           Lauren Evans

AP U.S. History:                                   Andy Hickman

                                                              David Hickman

Calculus:                                               Andy Hickman

                                                              David Hickman

Algebra 2:                                             John Gross

Physics:                                                          Corey Bray

English 12:               Tiffany Hopkins, Chris Hutson (Kerr); Corey Bray,

                                  Shayla Goins, Ashley Wallen, Halea Wilson

                                  (Copeland); Chris Gentry (Bowman).

U. S. History:            Sarah Holloway, Tyler Smith, Clay Wilburn,

                                  Adam Wallace

                                  (Ronnie Smith); Tyler Chapman, Maria Green,

                                  Tiffany Hopkins, Leigh Shepherd, Gabby Vazquez

                                  (Margaret Smith)

Theatre Arts II:                                     Phoenix Asher

Theatre Arts IV:                                    Catrin Christian

Vocal Music:                                         Amber Long

Marching Band:                                    Tasha Nelson

Concert Band:                                      Dakota Lobertini

Spanish:                   Mary Hickman (Ivey); Maria Green, Kyndra Price

                                  (Hunley)

JROTC:                    Mary Hickman, Brandon Johnson, Zach Kitts

Agriculture:                                           Kendra Shepherd

Education

Business Technology Education:       Andy Hickman

Business Management:                       Tiffany Mancini

Personal Finance:                                Colten Monday

Yearbook Editors:                                Sara Lema, Aaron Spurlock 

eBusiness:                                            Emily Ballard

Graphic Design:                                   Alexandria Leverton    

Cosmetology:                                       Alishia Bailey, Kara Campbell

Criminal Justice:                                   Josh Dozier, Alaina McCarty

                                                               (Hammac); Brance Baird (Bolton)

Culinary Arts:                                        Gether McGlone (Grimm); Tyler

                                                              Garland (Taylor)

First Responder:                                  Maria Green

Medical Terminology:                          Kristin Chapman

Health Occupations Students of

America:                                               Corey Byrge

Machining and                                      Taylor Lynn

Manufacturing:                  

Marketing:                                             Emily Ballard

School Store:                                       Dylan Curnutt

Construction Core:                               Victor Henderson (Miller); Kelly

                                                              Meadows (Goins)

Physical Education:                              Sara Lema

SPECIAL AWARDS, presented by Sandi Wilson

The Wendy’s High School Heisman Award is given to outstanding seniors who achieve excellence in the classroom and on the playing field.  We would like to recognize the 2011-12 CCHS High School Heisman Winner, Wrylin Snodgrass.

The Clinch Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution have selected Maria Green as the DAR Good Citizen from Campbell County High School.

In February, 60 seniors took the High Schools that Work Assessment.  CCHS had 10 students surpass the national benchmarks on that exam:

1.    Alex Cavins

2.    Travis Chapman

3.    Christa Heatherly

4.    Andy Hickman

5.    David Hickman

6.    Brandon Johnson

7.    Alexandria Leverton

8.    Kody Rowley

9.    Isaac Ward

10. Austin Whedbee

Terry’s makes difference with diabetic classes

     If you suffer with diabetes, Terry’s Pharmacy offers support.  Rissa Pryse, President of Terry’s Pharmacy, tells 1450wlaf.com that this week’s diabetic classes focus on carbohydrates or carbs as they’re often called.  The classes, called “The Sweet Spot,” are set for the Jacksboro location of Terry’s Pharmacy Tuesday evening at 6:00.  The Wednesday class starts at 2:00 at the La Follette Terry’s Pharmacy.  This month’s class teaches a simple way to stay on  track with your carbs.  Classes are free.  For more information, call Terry’s Pharmacy at 423.563.7455.  Dr. Raewyn Snodderly teaches the classes.   (UPDATED MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012, 10:30 AM)

Nursing opportunity

     A nurse is needed.  Amanda and David Brown are soon opening the La Follette location of Cumberland Gap Medical and are in need of a nurse for the new office.  Experience is preferred.  Interested applicants are encouraged to call 423.869.3332. The new office is located in the big Riggs on West Central Avenue.  (UPDATED FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012, 11:00 AM)  

Traffic, TCAPs, and Tennessee's Legislature

     It's one of Boomer's best in a while.  Boomer's Corner is now open for the weekend as Charles Boomer Winfrey rants about the interstate mess and TCAP testing.  And he also gets a jab in at the legislature.  Enjoy!   (UPDATED FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012, NOON)  

No drop outs Thursday

     Thursday (04/12) at Noon was the deadline to drop your name.  Drop your name from the August ballot.  And no one came off the ballot.  The complete ballot is further down this page.  (updated 04/15/2012 6:30 p.m.)

Here’s how the August ballot looks

County Commissioner 3^rd District:

Wendell Bailey

Virgil Kidwell

Scott Stanfield

Road Superintendent:

Scott Evans

Dennis Potter

Property Assessor:

Clark Ford

Tony Kitts

Brandon Partin

School Board Member 1^st District:

David Lynch

Danny Wilson

School Board Member 2nd District:

Clifford Kohlmeyer

Homer Rutherford

School Board Member 3rd District:

Johnny Byrge

School Board Member 4th District:

Mike Orick

School Board Member 5th District:

Sarge Collins

Elsie Crawford

Tennessee House of Representative 36^th District (November ballot):

Virgil Kidwell

Dennis Powers

Incumbents in BOLD

     Candidates have until Thursday, April 12 at Noon to withdraw from the race.  Election Day is August 2.  WLAF Radio, WLAF-TV 12, and 1450wlaf.com will keep you up-to-date on the latest election information.  (updated 04/05/2012 2:30 p.m.)