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Jacksboro, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What next week’s Jacksboro commission vote means for your 2026 taxes
  • See which Jacksboro students earned perfect GPAs this spring
  • How Jacksboro commissioners keep Dolly’s free books in kids’ hands

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Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 43.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• No tax levy increase to be voted on by County Commission next week (1450wlaf.com) — Campbell County residents in Jacksboro can expect no property tax increase as commissioners prepare to vote next week on a flat $1.2156 tax levy and the 2026 budget. The agenda also includes a judge compensation resolution, insurance renewal, a Recovery Court grant, and several recognitions for local offices, teams, and community members.
   

• Local students have been named to Cumberlands' President's List for the Spring '26 semester (themountainpress.com) — Several Jacksboro students have earned spots on the University of the Cumberlands President’s List for spring 2026, achieving perfect 4.0 GPAs. The recognition highlights strong academic performance from Jacksboro, LaFollette, Jellico, Duff, Newcomb, and surrounding communities at the Williamsburg, Kentucky university.
   

• Commissioners hear presentation on Imagination Library (1450wlaf.com) — County commissioners meeting in Jacksboro heard heartfelt thanks this week for funding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which mails free books to Campbell County children from birth to age five. Program leaders and a Caryville fifth-grader described how the books build early literacy, while commissioners reaffirmed they refuse to cut the program despite tight budgets.
   

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    Thursday May 14
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  • Tradesmen International, LLC posted a job opening for Sheet Metal Mechanic in Jacksboro. Apply here.
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  • East Tennessee Historical Society honors history initiatives across the region with Awards of Excellence (knoxfocus.com)

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jacksboro

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