🌱 Could Saturn be the next four-legged neighbor in Jacksboro?

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• Could Saturn be the next four-legged neighbor in Jacksboro?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Periods of sun; not as cold, with a high of 48 and low of 30 degrees.
• Wednesday: Turning cloudy, temps: high: 49, low: 32.
• Thursday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 56 and low of 31 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Saturn is the 'Pet of the Week' (1450wlaf.com) — If you’re looking for a new furry friend in Jacksboro, Saturn is a shy, loving adult dog available for adoption at the animal shelter on Towe String Road. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday, and residents can apply in person or online to adopt or foster Saturn or view other pets on Petfinder.
   

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📸 Around Jacksboro

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• FREE Mobile Healthcare Bus
  13067 Scott Hwy , Helenwood
  3:00 pm
• Wartburg Central Bulldogs vs Rockwood Tigers
  Central High School , 1119 Knoxville Hwy , Wartburg
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Christmas Wreath Workshop
  Chuck Swan State Forest , 3476 Sharps Chapel Rd , Sharps Chapel
  10:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Gerry McDonald Mission House
  The Gerry McDonald Mission House , 204 College St , Oneida
  9:00 am
• Highway 33 Music and Entertainment
  Li'l Jo's BBQ , 2805 Maynardville Hwy , Maynardville
  7:00 pm
• Town Council Meeting
  Town of Oliver Springs , 717 Main St , Oliver Springs
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Food Pantry and Clothes Closet Distribution
  125 Guy Jones Rd , Oliver Springs
  3:00 pm
• Christmas in the Park
  Norris Dam State Park , 125 Village Green Cir , Rocky Top
  5:00 pm
• Wartburg Central Bulldogs vs Oliver Springs Bobcats
  Central High School , 1119 Knoxville Hwy , Wartburg
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Candlelight Christmas
  Museum of Appalachia , 2819 Andersonville Hwy , Clinton
  9:00 am
• Defensive Handgun 1
  Windrock Shooting Range & Training Center , 720 Windrock Rd , Oliver Springs
  10:00 am
• Beginning Soldering: Embrace Bracelet
  Appalachian Arts Craft Center, Inc , 2716 Andersonville Hwy , Clinton
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Jacksboro. Apply here.
• Ollie's Bargain Outlet posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Jacksboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksboro here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Clinton

• George Michael 'Mike' Slusher, Clinton (bbbtv12.com)

Oak Ridge

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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