You can attend tonight’s event in person at West La Follette School; connect to the Lindsay’s video player to watch

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- WLAF welcomes you to its Candidates Forum on Tuesday at 7pm as you get a chance to meet the candidates either in person or by way of one of WLAF’s 10 media outlets. The traditional event will be held on the gym stage at the former West La Follette School, now the West End Community Center, on West Beech Street. It is made possible by Maria Partin, candidate for county clerk, Skeeter’s Tire Barn on Pinecrest Road and Brian Younce and staff at Beacon Finance on North Tennessee Avenue.

LUB Engineer Keith Atkins takes over as interim general manager on April 1 

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The LaFollette Utility Board voted to terminate LUB General Manager Regina Kennedy’s contract “without cause” at its special-called meeting held Monday at 11am. The decision was unanimous. Her last day will be March 31^st and an interim manager, LUB Engineer Keith Atkins, will step into the GM role until a permanent general manager is hired. Kennedy’s contract stipulated that if she was terminated without cause, she would still receive pay and benefits for one year.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Rainbows rule this morning around La Follette. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-03/10/2026-10AM)

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Between the two Caryville exits, 134 and 141, a car caught fire on I-75 Sunday afternoon. “The fire was at mile marker 137 on the northbound side,” said Caryville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Eddie Hatmaker.

At Oak Ridge on Monday, the Cougars improve to 3 & 0

OAK RIDGE, TN (WLAF)- Coach Rusty Fields Campbell Tennis teams split with the Wildcats on Monday afternoon at the Jackson Square Courts at Oak Ridge. “It was a big win for our boys, and the girls went down to the wire, playing so hard,” said Coach Fields.

March to May is usually the busiest time for severe storms here in Campbell County

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A mild high of 75 is on tap for our Tuesday as partly sunny skies and blustery conditions highlight the day as showers and storms come and go. Unsettled weather lingers into Wednesday as warm southwest winds take temps to 80. A strong cold front will sweep into Campbell County and the area late on Wednesday with severe weather possible. At this time, the greatest risk is to the west of Campbell County. However, the overall threat in our area is uncertain, so stay tuned to WLAF for updates. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-03/10/2026-10AM-TEXT AND IMAGES COURTESY OF THE NWS MORRISTOWN)

The final score from Monday night was Campbell 11 Claiborne County Bulldogs 4

By Jake Monday

NEW TAZEWELL, TN (WLAF)- The Cougars were back on the road to start week two up the valley in neighboring Claiborne County against the Bulldogs. Riley Gunter started on the hill for the Cougars, going four innings tallying 72 pitches. He had 4 strikeouts, five base on balls while giving up two hits for two runs. Eli Lawson came on in relief for the other three innings, striking out eight with three walks while surrendering one hit and two runs.

TSBA officials to take part via Zoom to discuss director of schools search

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The regular monthly meeting of the Campbell County Board of Education is this afternoon, Tuesday, March 10, five o’clock, in the lower-courtroom at the courthouse. Among the items on the agenda is a visit with officials with the Tennessee School Board Association (TSBA) via Zoom to discuss the director of schools search.

New employees Aaron Evans, police chief, and Joanie Vandagriff , recorder, sworn in

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The Town of Caryville has two new employees. Monday night at the regular monthly meeting of the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen Aaron Evans was sworn in as chief of police and Joanie Vandagriff  was sworn in as town recorder. Both will assume their new duties on Monday morning.

There are more than 70 individuals listed on today’s docket

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Below is today’s general sessions court docket.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Finance Department is seeking bids for a complete network upgrade for the Campbell County Courthouse.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The La Follette Fire Department will be testing its emergency sirens this week on Wed., Mar. 11, at noon.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The Ridgeview Mobile Health Clinic is providing services on Tuesdays in Campbell County. However, there are some key things to know:

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- I’m Jimmy Jeffries, and I am proud to announce my campaign to be your next County Mayor. I have been married to my wife, Liza, for over 20 years. We have two children and two grandchildren. I am a lifelong resident of Campbell County.