Children’s Center partners with Second Harvest Food Bank

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.

TOP PHOTO: Campbell County Children’s Center Case Manager Maggie Inscho, Children’s Center CEO Tracie Davis and Children’s Center Prevention Coordinator Jenn Smith.

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A partnership between the Campbell County Children’s Center and Second Harvest Food Bank’s Food for Kids program is helping feed the county’s most vulnerable population of chronically hungry children.

“We’re excited about the difference this program will make for the children in our community,” said Children’s Center CEO Tracie Davis.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Friday morning at 10am at the Campbell County Courthouse was when and where officials, elected in August, were sworn in. Their duties officially begin on Tuesday.

TOP PHOTO: Jimmy Jeffries was sworn in Friday as the new Mayor of Campbell County.

WLAF’s Susan Sharp and Charlie Hutson were on hand to snap photos.

Sharp’s photos are posted below while Hutson’s photo gallery is HERE.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Expect hot sunshine for Monday with highs in the 90s. Above average temperatures keep daytime highs in the 90s this week.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The La Follette City Council meets today at 5:30 pm for the monthly workshop. The first item to be discussed is the special audit findings from Pugh and Company pertaining to the La Follette Utilities (LUB) audit.

TOP PHOTO: Braydon Graham charges ahead to paydirt for the Cougars.

By JAKE MILLER

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Friday night’s matchup between the Campbell County Cougars and Cherokee Chiefs was one of the more physical battles the Cougars have seen in quite some time. 

MARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Woo hoo! Thousands of Tennessee Lottery players won prizes from the weekend’s drawings, including a lucky Mega Millions player in Maryville, who won a whopping $3 million by matching five white numbers and having a multiplier of three.

The winning ticket from Friday night’s drawing was sold at Kenjo Market, 2601 U.S. Hwy 411 S. in Maryville. 

By Charlotte Underwood

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Friday was the “culmination of a year long journey” in the Appalachian Regional Practical Nursing Program for 26 students enrolled at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Jacksboro.

 A Nursing Graduation and Pinning Ceremony was held on Friday evening at 6 pm at the LaFollette Church of God. It was an emotional event for the new nurses as they lit their candles, received their diplomas, and their pins and took the nurse’s oath.

Connect HERE to view the photo gallery from WLAF’s Charlie Hutson.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A car and a pick-up truck collided on the Stiner Hwy (Hwy 63) at the east entrance to Middlesboro Road on Friday afternoon and then another car and truck wrecked on Sunday afternoon. In only a handful of minutes, Campbell EMS and Tennessee Highway Patrol units arrived on the scene before 2:30pm Sunday.

TOP PHOTO: This Nissan Maxima suffered significant damage.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Grand Jury will meet on September 9, September 30, November 4, and December 16, 2026.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- At least one person was injured in a late night wreck on Friday. The three vehicle accident happened right before 10:30 pm in front of Sonic on West Central Avenue.

TOP PHOTO: These two cars were involved as was a third car, in the distance, between the LFD units.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet sweet Alma. She has been waiting all month for someone to scoop her up as our Mutt of the Month. She’s also the longest resident at the shelter.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Join Postmark La Follette on Sat., Sep. 5, from 10 am to 3 pm, for a lively craft and rummage sale. You’ll find everything from clothes and books to handmade pottery, crochet creations, candles, art, toys, baked goods, and plenty of unique vintage and Tennessee‑themed items.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Each week, WLAF publishes the names of couples who have applied for a marriage license in the last week.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Three Tennessee Highway Patrol Units, three Campbell Sheriff’s cruisers and a Campbell EMS ambulance responded to an accident on the General Stiner Highway (Hwy 63) on Friday afternoon.

TOP PHOTO: One of the two vehicles involved in this Friday afternoon wreck sustained serious damage.