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La Follette Chief Matthew Forsyth vowed to continue to exhaust all efforts to apprehend Canchola
KNOXVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- On June 15, 2026, U.S. Marshals arrested fugitive Alejandro Mancera Canchola. Canchola was wanted for attempted first-degree murder stemming from an incident on December 17, 2024, in LaFollette.
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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A fire involving a home and two garages was first detected a little before 3am Tuesday. The Campbell County Rural Fire Service was soon dispatched to 165 East Village Circle and learned that the family escaped without injury.
(more…)Campbell County will get a two-week notice ahead of the temporary closure
By Charlotte Underwood
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Commission met Monday evening, approving an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation regarding closing Hunters Branch Road for an upcoming state project that will make improvements on the road turnoff.
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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Campbell County Schools has released its school leadership assignments. Principal openings at Campbell County High School and Jacksboro Elementary School have not yet been filled.
Former CCHS Principal Ben Foust is now principal at Jellico Elementary School while former Jacksboro Ele. Sch. Principal Raven Sabino has accepted a post outside the district.
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By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Commission approved to ask for the Caryville Jacksboro Utility Commission (CJUC) overcharge issue to be placed on the agenda of the State Board of Utility Regulation for its September 10th meeting if negotiations and a settlement cannot be reached by July 24th.
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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- As part of WLAF’s continuing coverage of the 2026 Election, candidates are going to be provided with an opportunity to answer a small questionnaire.
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The free concert kicks off at 7pm.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Get ready for the concert of the summer.
June 20 is Rock Ridge Resort’s annual summer bash with Ryan Daniel as the headline performer. It promises to be an unforgettable night of country music and family fun with no admission fee.
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CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- In about fifteen minutes, the Town of Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in a special called session and approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-08 adopting the annual operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
(more…)THP, other agencies to stage on Demory Road at White Bridge and Lonas Young Park
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is conducting Sobriety Checkpoints around the region during the month of June, and a second June checkpoint is scheduled for Campbell County, namely La Follette, Friday (June 19) evening around dusk.
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ROCKY TOP, TN (WLAF)- The Oak Grove boat launch, in south Campbell County, has been dramatically upgraded, and it was officially re-opened on Monday morning.
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Ridgeview’s Mobile Health Clinic provides services on Tuesdays
LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The Ridgeview Mobile Health Clinic is providing services on Tuesdays in Campbell County. However, there are some key things to know:
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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Daniel Peters will be performing at Greeneview Farms Market this Saturday. He will bring his soulful, spirit filled, acoustic music to 294 Holstein Dr. in LaFollette for this special performance. The Postons will be his opening act.
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By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Commissioners met Monday evening, making several proclamations and recognitions, including county librarians and staff and the county health department director and staff.
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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Members of the Campbell County Leadership Class will be attending the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Annual Meeting and Awards Event on Thursday at the Ball Farm Event Center.
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