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Temporary phone, lnternet outage expected Tuesday at Anderson Courthouse, Jolley Building

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Anderson County Courthouse

The Anderson County Courthouse on Main Street in Clinton is pictured above.

CLINTON—Due to the switchover of a main router for a new telephone system, business for offices in the Anderson County Courthouse will be temporarily disrupted on Tuesday, January 6.

The switchover will affect all telephones and computer lnternet access in the Courthouse for about 15 minutes beginning at noon Tuesday, according to BCTI, the company that is installing the new Voiceover lnternet Protocol system. However, government offices are making plans for an hour to give all operating systems time to re-boot. [Read more…]

Local attorney spearheading stuffed animal drive for Juvenile Court

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Information from WYSH Radio

A local attorney who practices primarily in Anderson County Juvenile Court has organized a stuffed animal drive to help calm the fears and anxiety of children who have to testify in court.

Rebecca Franklin is celebrating her birthday this year by spearheading a drive to collect new stuffed animals that will be placed in a toy box that was custom-built by her husband and will find a permanent home in the juvenile courtroom where children must speak to the judge. Franklin said she has seen a similar program work in Knox County and the stuffed animals helps children feel more comfortable and open up about the issues that have brought them to the courtroom. [Read more…]