Campbell County schools official says authorities 'did a great job' when gun found

The Knoxville News Sentinel - Wed Nov 04

The Campbell County high school student arrested with a loaded pistol in his locker Tuesday had no history of disciplinary problems and apparently didn't plan to hurt anyone, authorities said.

Police find firearm in teen's locker at Campbell County high school

The Knoxville News Sentinel - Tue Nov 03

A Campbell County Comprehensive High School student was arrested Tuesday after police found a handgun in his locker, according to Campbell County Sheriff Gary W. Perkins.

State releases 2009 Schools Report Card

WBIR-TV Knoxville - Tue Nov 03

In a report released Tuesday, the state changed how it grades local school systems.

Campbell Co. student charged with having a gun on high school campus

WBIR-TV Knoxville - Tue Nov 03

Campbell County Sheriff's officers have taken a juvenile student into custody for bringing a gun on the campus of Campbell County Comprehensive High School.

Women's transition house to open in Jacksboro

WVLT-TV Knoxville - Mon Nov 02

Nearly 90 percent of all crimes committed in Campbell County are drug-related. Many of those come from repeat offenders.

Campbell County authorities bust mobile meth lab

WVLT-TV Knoxville - Wed Oct 28

LaFollette Police have busted a mobile meth lab on Jacksboro Pike. It happened just around 12:00 a.m. on Monday.

4 ET schools receive grants

The Knoxville News Sentinel - Tue Oct 27

Four East Tennessee high schools, including two in Knox County, have collectively received almost $2 million in federal grants for redesign to improve student achievement.

Four individuals arrested on meth-related charges following Alcoa Highway traffic stop

Daily Times - Wed Oct 21

From Staff Reports Originally published: October 21. 2009 10:34AM Last modified: October 21.

Cold-medicine buy prompts traffic stop, meth-related arrests

The Knoxville News Sentinel - Wed Oct 21

The suspicious purchase of the cold medicine pseudoephedrine at a pharmacy in a Blount County business triggered a traffic stop and the arrest of four Kentucky residents on methamphetamine-related charges, Blount County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Marian O'Briant said today.

TN Supreme Court says no to Campbell Co. school shooting appeal

WBIR-TV Knoxville - Mon Oct 19

The Tennessee Supreme Court has denied a motion for appeal by a Campbell County teen who pleaded guilty to the fatal shooting of his principal, then tried to withdraw the plea.