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🌱 Why a former Jacksboro officer couldn’t get his charges dismissed

Jacksboro, Tennessee Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Jacksboro! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a former Jacksboro officer couldn’t get his charges dismissed
  • Which Campbell County couples, including one from Jacksboro, just filed to wed?

Also on today's calendar: Norris Lake Annual Spring Ride.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Lloyd sees motion to dismiss criminal charges denied (1450wlaf.com) — In Jacksboro, a judge has refused to dismiss criminal charges against former police officer Isaiah Lloyd, accused of official misconduct and coercing a witness. Prosecutors say he hid his identity after an alleged 2024 incident and benefited from another officer being wrongly blamed, which they argue extended the statute of limitations.
   

• Campbell County Marriages May 25-29, 2026 (1450wlaf.com) — A Jacksboro resident, Steven Michael Starbird, is among eight grooms and brides who applied for marriage licenses in Campbell County between May 25 and 29. The weekly WLAF listing also includes couples from LaFollette, Caryville, Kentucky, Texas, and Michigan, offering a snapshot of recent local unions.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jacksboro

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    Thursday June 4
  • Jay Dee Music →
    Sidelines Bar & Grill, 2239 Jacksboro Pike, LaFollette
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • First Volunteer posted a job opening for CSR (Teller) in Jacksboro. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in La Follette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksboro here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory honored five small business partners and a procurement officer at its 2025 Small Business Awards ceremony (energiesmedia.com)

Ok Jacksboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jacksboro

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