Jellico High Culinary Arts students visit Connor’s Restaurant for a day of learning

A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central.

KNOXVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Jellico High School Culinary Arts students visited Connor’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant at Knoxville on March 3. The class was there for an industry tour and job shadowing opportunity.

Students were greeted by Brian Keyes, Senior Vice-President of Education and Risk Management, who has been with Connor’s since it began. Students attending were Micah Shelby, Kassidy Bell, Bryson Stahr and Madison Metcalf along with instructor Lindsey Carroll.

See the names of those playing WLAF’s Final Four Fun Run and their teams

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It was a mad scramble, more than usual, around WLAF for almost two hours Friday morning. From 5:30 until just before 7am, those wanting to play in the annual Final Four Fun Run contacted us here at WLAF.

Cash prizes and Charley’s Pizza will be awarded to those who have a team make it to the Final Four.

On Monday, WLAF’s Aaron and Jim will randomly drew the names of the 64 qualifiers and then did a blind draw for an NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament team for each name.  

See your team, and further down this page, look for the team your team will be playing along with the day/date/time/TV outlet.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The notice is for only the 2023 delinquent taxpayers that own real property who may not have been served with process. See the full listing below:

Six individuals indicted

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Last week the Campbell County Grand Jury returned the following indictments:

Sheriff Wayne Barton failed to respond to WLAF’s request for comment

By SUSAN SHARP

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Additional details are emerging about a Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputy indicted for aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 03/16/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)

‘It went well’- Suzette Chapman, event organizer, of Harper Realty

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The first Spring into Summer Home Refresh event was Saturday at Woodson’s Mall

“This event was for those of you who has a home that needs a little love this spring. Trusted, local professionals came together all in one place at Woodson’s Mall,” said organizer Suzette Chapman with Harper Realty.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Dental Operations Director from Dayspring Health, Danielle Higginbotham, shared the exciting news with the board of education at last week’s BOE meeting that the school outreach dental program would be expanding outside the 5th district into other schools in the county. The school board approved a memorandum of agreement with Dayspring for these services.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Budget hearings for Campbell County ahead of the new fiscal year begin on Tuesday. In the meantime, the Campbell County Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 6pm at the Campbell County Courthouse. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-03/16/2026-6AM)

There are now three finalists in the running for director of schools

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Board of Education will meet in a Special Called meeting on Mon., March 16, 2026, 5pm.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The notice is for only the 2023 delinquent taxpayers that own real property who may not have been served with process. See the full listing below:

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet Althea and Andromeda. These beautiful girls are a Lab/Pyrenees mix, weighing 60 pounds each, and are approximately one to two years old. They are a bonded pair and must go together, but you won’t be sorry. There’s a lot of love waiting for a home.

Ready to adopt this pair?

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

Located at 210 East Central Avenue near the Central Avenue Bridge

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- John and Michele Mertens (above) welcome you to Battle Provisions, their new brick and mortar location in the heart of La Follette. “We were online only and decided to open a store, and here it is,” said John Mertens.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE.