This Cougar pair is keeping its coaching all in the family

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- No doubt it’s been a successful high school fishing career for the team of Paxton Wormsley and Grayson Dykes under Head Coach Gabe Keen at Campbell County High School. The duo looks to continue its success at the collegiate level under Keen’s father, Tennessee Wesleyan University Head Coach Mike Keen. The pair signed to fish for the elder Keen on Thursday morning at Brown Gym on the CCHS campus.

A Campbell County Sanitation truck is one of the vehicles involved

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Just before 4:30pm Thursday, Caryville Fire and Police along with other agencies responded to the scene of a three vehicle crash on the four lane in front of the entrance to Cove Lake State Park.

Economically the hospital makes a huge impact as one of the largest employers in the community

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Joint Economic Community Development Board (JECDB) heard a brief presentation from Sara Lloyd with Tennova LaFollette Medical Center at Thursday’s meeting. Lloyd is Chief Operating Officer for Tennova Healthcare- La Follette.

She spoke on the economic impact of the hospital on the community and the “overall quality the hospital makes its number one priority.”

“We found if we have great quality care everything else is going to fall in line,” Lloyd said.

Deadline to turn in qualification statement is Fri., May 29, 2026, at noon

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- There is a vacancy on the board of La Follette Utilities, and the City of La Follette council has updated its version of the request for qualifications for an LUB board member.

Drives three blocks home in heavily damaged truck

CHERRY BOTTOM, TN (WLAF)- The investigating officer didn’t have to drive far from the victim’s home to the suspect’s home in a reported hit and run incident. It was 4:40pm Wednesday when Campbell Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb McClurg responded not knowing his suspect was a stone’s throw away from where a hit and run had just occurred.

At Eastgate Center next to La Follette Middle School

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On Friday and Saturday, East Side Swap Shop is hosting a gigantic tool sale. Find wall-to-wall tools, all at incredible prices. “This is a good opportunity for you to buy the tools you need at lower prices,” said Joshua Underwood, Manager of East Side Swap Shop.

Residents in V-More Estate were without water for a while on Wednesday and Thursday

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- At least 40 LUB water customers were without water for much of Thursday, because a fire hydrant was damaged on Wednesday.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- “Join us next week, Thursday, May 21, for the May 2026 Chamber Coffee Connection with our host Chamber Citadel Partner Peoples Bank of the South, Member FDIC, at the main office in Downtown LaFollette,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

Tennessee is home to nearly a half-million veterans

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)— Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Veterans Services (TDVS) Commissioner Tommy Baker announced the launch of the Veterans Connect Portal, a new statewide resource designed to make it easier for service members, Veterans, and their families to access the support they’ve earned.

Tennessee is home to more than 430,000 Veterans, supported by a strong network of state agencies, local partners, and community organizations. The Veterans Connect Portal builds on that foundation by bringing these resources together, giving Veterans and their families a simpler, more direct way to find help and get connected.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)-  Crowd favorite Restore the Broken will be performing at Greeneview Farms Market on Saturday. Pulling from their catalogue of original music the five man group will come on stage at 4pm.

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 05/15/2026- 6AM)

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The New Horizon Baptist Church has an Administrative Assistant position that is now open. The previous AA called it a career and retired creating this rare opportunity.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- On Tue., May 19, 6:30 pm, at The Grand on Central, the public can hear from a host of candidates seeking office.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- WLAF’s Charlie Hutson takes you on a photo tour of Thursday’s 5th Grade Health Fair held on the Jacksboro Middle School football field.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-05/15/2026-6AM-PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’ S CHARLIE HUTSON)