By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Educators make a difference in students’ lives every day. For many students, having a school employee who cares and goes that extra mile can be the difference in a successful education and graduation. We’ve all had that teacher, or school employee who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute all of our hardworking educators with a weekly feature.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Two Jeeps collided on the four lane at Hunters Branch Road with one Jeep almost going over an embankment.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Early voting concluded Saturday. The fourteen day total from early voting fell short by 718 votes in comparison to the 2022 August early voting, 3,576 to 4,394 (2022).

On Friday, 409 votes were cast with 208 cast on Saturday.

Below is a look at the August 6, 2026, sample ballot and polling locations. Polls open Thursday, August 6, at 9am and close at 8pm.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- WLAF’s team of reporters is ready to bring you complete coverage of the August 6 general and primary elections. Poll hours are from 9am until 8pm. WLAF’s live coverage begins at 7:30pm.

TOP PHOTO: Kailyn Freeman-Braden, a member of the WLAF team, will be on Thursday’s coverage.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- There was a thunderstorm here and a heavy downpour of rain there all the while it was sunny and steamy over here. That was Wednesday’s weather, and you can expect much the same again today, partly sunny, muggy and 84.

By SUSAN SHARP

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- For the first time in several years, Campbell County has a write in candidate on the August ballot.

This has left voters questioning how to vote for write-in candidates.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A faded Tennessee banner still hangs on the side of the house. The Christmas tree in the living room still hasn’t been moved, and Donna Hawkins heart’s still heavy. Not much has changed around Hawkins’ Ridenour Lane home since August 2021 when her boys, as she calls them, vanished without a trace.

TOP PHOTO: Donna Hawkins wants to keep sons Scott and Tracy’s memory alive.

By Jay Willoughby

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- As Campbell County prepares to head to the polls today, it’s worth pausing to recognize something important: every candidate who steps forward to serve deserves our respect. Public service is not easy, and those who offer themselves to the community should be applauded for their willingness to lead.

With that said, I want to share my personal perspective — shaped by four years of direct interaction with Mayor Jack Lynch and the team he has assembled — on why I believe Campbell County is stronger today because of his leadership, and why his reelection would continue that momentum.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette is now accepting bids for the rehabilitation of one home through its THDA HOME Program rehabilitation grant project.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Dennis Powers is running for re-election for State Representative of District 36 which includes Campbell, Union and Claiborne Counties.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 08/6/2026- 6AM)

Noah Smith for State Representative Shares His Vision for District 36 

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Over the past several months, I have had the opportunity to meet thousands of people across Campbell County, Union County, and western Claiborne County. Whether at community events, churches, businesses, early voting locations, or simply knocking on doors, one thing has become clear: the people of District 36 want a representative who will listen, work hard, and always put our communities first.

That is why I am running for State Representative.

By Charlie Hutson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Today, we are looking back at an image from the 1957 Lafollette High School Homecoming Parade.

PIONEER, TN (WLAF)- Six people, two from Campbell County, were rescued hours before sun up on Sunday. “We got the call about 3am that some folks were lost while riding ATVs off Flatwoods Road,” said Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputy Clinton Hutchinson.

TOP PHOTOS: Six missing ATV riders were located in the wee hours of Sunday morning.