4^th annual Special Olympics Track and Field day held at CCHS

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.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Not even the rain could keep the fun away at the fourth annual Campbell County Special Olympics Track and Field event held at Campbell County High School on Thursday.

SFC Earnest Lon Lowe gave his life to save the others in his platoon

ROYAL BLUE, TENNESSEE (WLAF)- Earnest Lon Lowe was his given name though his family and a lot of people in the community called him “Stud”. He grew up outside Royal Blue along with 16 siblings, and in Sep. 1958, the following year after graduating from Jacksboro High School, he enlisted in the U-S Army.

By Jim Freeman

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – That’s Corky Huddleston. He just waved at me. I quickly waved back. Yep, that was a big deal to an 11-year old for a senior to notice a skinny white haired kid. Corky just graduated from LHS, the Class of 1967, and I was getting ready for 6th grade at La Follette Junior High, a stone’s throw from our houses that sat across the street from one another on West Central Avenue.

Memorial Day brings rounds of showers and thunderstorms, a humid high of 77; we can’t rule out torrential downpours.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Expect more rounds of showers and storms for Memorial Day Monday into Monday night. A few storms may have gusty winds, and torrential downpours may cause flooding in some locations.

Douglas shared his thoughts, patriotic music, presidential comments in his broadcast on WLAF

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Honoring our fallen veterans, the ones who gave their lives, to give us the freedoms that we enjoy today is what Memorial Day represents. “Today’s program is a tribute those fallen veterans,” said Pastor and Veteran Clyde Douglas as he began his traditional 8am Sunday broadcast.

Connect HERE to watch on demand

The program is further down this page so you can print a copy

HARROGATE, TN (WLAF)- See and hear all the senior speeches, the booming voice of James Skeans as he announces the names of the graduates followed by cheers and screams, the turning of the tassels and tossing of the caps right here from WLAF.

Watch on demand HERE.

His older brother Dennis fought in two wars

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Late U-S Army Veteran Dennis Kitts set quite the bar for his younger brother Warren. Dennis was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War and several other conflicts. He was a Ranger with the 5th Special Forces at Vietnam. “I’ve always been sentimental toward veterans especially on Memorial Day,” said Warren Kitts.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE from Friday’s Campbell County Memorial Day Honor Guard Program.

WLAF’s Derrick Lee Anderson shares a patriotic look into Downtown La Follette

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- In keeping with tradition, firefighters with La Follette Fire began posting flags throughout La Follette. Memorial Day morning, the ladder truck was parked in place to hoist the flag above West Central and Tennessee Avenues.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-05/25/2026-6AM)

By Stewart Thacker

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- On Saturday, Scout units Troop 310, Cub Pack 108, Cub Pack 134, and Scouts BSA Troop 311 came together not just as separate troops or packs, but as one community united in service and remembrance.

Let us raise the flag of respect for ALL who served and gave their lives to America’s freedom

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE from Friday’s ceremony.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL WLAF)- Retired United States Marine Corp Lieutenant Colonel Dan Spurlock delivered an inspiring yet somber message at the Campbell County Memorial Day Honor Guard Program held in the auditorium at La Follette City Hall.

The event was held indoors due to it being a rainy morning when the 10am ceremony began.

Lieutenant Colonel Dan Spurlock shared his message with WLAF in order to publish and share it with you on this Memorial Day.

Memorial Day, in the United States, is a holiday (the last Monday in May) honoring those who have died while serving in the country’s armed forces. It originated during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. The first national observance was in 1868.

After World War I, the name was changed to Memorial Day, and in 1971 it became a federal holiday. The day is observed by visits to cemeteries, where flags and other items are placed on the graves of veterans. There are also parades, ceremonies and commemorative services such as this.

NEVER SHALL WE FORGET…..

TODAY, Let us Raise the Flag of Respect for ALL MILITARY, who served and gave their Lives to the Freedom of America!

A culvert collapsed on Saturday morning

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The road on Caryville Mountain at the Round Rock Baptist Church, Stoney Fork Road, was closed for most all of Saturday due to a collapsed culvert, according to Campbell County Road Superintendent Ron Dilbeck. It has since been reopened.

Career military man attends Friday’s Memorial Day ceremony

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Air Force veteran Campbell Thames was among the attendees at Friday’s Campbell County Memorial Day Honor Guard Program held in the auditorium at La Follette City Hall.

Lots of activities are planned for Friday, Saturday and beyond. See details below.

By Matthew Moore

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF) – There’s always something fun or interesting going on in Campbell County, and you can learn about it all right here!

Adoption fees for adult animals are “name your price” through May on approved applications

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet Tundra. She is two years old. Tundra is the kind of dog who makes life more fun. She’s always up for playtime, exploring, or showing off her favorite toy, she also loves her people.