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Hi Jacksboro! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Jacksboro Elementary champions just earned countywide recognition
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Jacksborofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cloudy and colder, with a high of 36 and low of 31 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 52, low: 31.
- Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 48 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• BOE recognizes Jacksboro Elementary B-ball teams and cheerleaders (1450wlaf.com) — Jacksboro families have extra reason to be proud this week as the Campbell County Board of Education honored Jacksboro Elementary’s boys and girls basketball teams and cheerleaders for winning the large division championships. Players and cheerleaders were individually recognized with certificates, and board members praised their hard work, sportsmanship, and the strong community support behind their successful season.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Junior Ranger Camp at Cove Lake SP
Cove Lake State Park , 110 Cove Lake Ln , Caryville
9:00 am - Candlelight Christmas — Beastie and Bone
Museum of Appalachia , 2819 Andersonville Hwy , Clinton
4:00 pm - Candlelight Christmas
Museum of Appalachia , 2819 Andersonville Hwy , Clinton
4:00 pm - Randy Goodman
El Indio Mexican Bar & Grill , 1115 N Charles G Seivers Blvd , Clinton
6:00 pm - Christmas in the Park
Norris Dam State Park , 125 Village Green Cir , Rocky Top
5:00 pm - Beginning Soldering: Embrace Bracelet
Appalachian Arts Craft Center, Inc , 2716 Andersonville Hwy , Clinton
10:00 am - Class:Create a Clay Christmas Tree with Lights Age 16+
Appalachian Arts Craft Center, Inc , 2716 Andersonville Hwy , Clinton
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Zaxby's posted a job opening for Cook (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew - Zaxby's in Jacksboro. Apply here.
- Genesis Healthcare posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant in La Follette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clinton
- Janice Ray Fowler Smelcher, Knoxville (formerly of Clinton) (bbbtv12.com)
- Tjoapack Invests in New 170,000-Square-Foot Facility in Tennessee (contractpharma.com)
- Brennan Jones, 46 (bbbtv12.com)
Oneida
- From the Manger to the Cross (scnoneida.net)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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