Three arrested on drug charges at a Jellico apartment

JELLICO, TN (WLAF)- Investigators with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office made their first drug bust in five months. The arrests came from the execution of a narcotics search warrant, according to the CCSO Facebook page. On Wednesday morning, Det.Sgt. Franklin Ayers, along with other officers, executed a narcotics search warrant at an apartment at 226 5th Street at Jellico.

Ward’s Corner “goes live” on Uber Eats on Friday, March 27

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Check out Ward’s Corner in Caryville for amazing deli sandwiches, burgers, breakfast and so much more. If you like your deli sandwich piled high with meat and all the fixings, and are looking for a country atmosphere, come on down to Ward’s Corner, grab a bite to eat and sit a spell.

Town’s attorney and MTAS note that the town must have a vice mayor

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- It appears the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen needs to choose a vice mayor sooner than later. Town Administrator Craig Bennett shared information from the town’s attorney, Elizabeth Burrell, and MTAS that the town must have a vice mayor. This position has not been filled since the former vice mayor, Beth Lawson, took on the role of mayor when after almost a year of serving as mayor, David Chambers stepped down.

Upwards of 100 acres have burned, according to Tennessee Division of Forestry

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Firefighters with the Caryville Volunteer Fire Department were paged out to wildfires along Highway 297 near the New Canaan Baptist Church just after 5pm Thursday. A call to the Campbell County Rural Fire Service for mutual aid soon followed at 5:18pm. The beginning point for the fires was at 8975 Highway 297. At the same time, Jellico Rescue Squad Firefighters were battling wildfires further north on Lowe’s Branch Road.

Vols play Iowa State Fri., 10:10pm, on TBS in NCAA Sweet 16

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The teams for Tammy Day, Jeremy Dorton, Paula Farmer, Jeff Norton won on Thursday in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and advance to the Elite Eight. A dozen players, teams are still playing in the WLAF Final Four Fun Run that began with 64 players and teams on March 19. See all the match-ups, TV times and networks for the remaining games here from WLAF.

Thursday’s finals:

Tammy Day– Purdue Boilermakers 79 vs. Jason Freeman– Texas Longhorns 77

Paula Farmer– Iowa Hawkeyes 77 vs. Kenneth McCormick– Nebraska Cornhuskers 71

Jeremy Dorton– Arizona Wildcats 109 vs. Joey Rutherford– Arkansas Razorbacks 88

Jeff Norton– Illinois Fightin’ Illini 65 Mike Green– Houston Cougars 55

Friday’s match-ups, times and networks

Mark Rutherford– St. John’s Red Storm vs. Rusty Fields– Duke Blue Devils– Fri., 7:10pm on CBS

Jerry Chadwell– Michigan Wolverines vs. Karisa Moser– Alabama Crimson Tide– Fri., 7:35pm on TBS

Joe “Pie” Smith– Michigan State Spartans vs. Olivia McKamey– UCONN Huskies– Fri., 9:45pm on CBS

Carter Rutherford– Tennessee Volunteers vs. Sandy Whited– Iowa State Cyclones– Fri., 10:10pm on TBS

Further below, see the scores from Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Blood product demand at MEDIC Regional Blood Center is high this week

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF)- There is an immediate need for blood donations at the MEDIC Regional Blood Center. Blood product demand has been high this week, and MEDIC is experiencing low inventory of several blood types. Your help is needed.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Finance Department has a job opening for a Purchasing Manager.

CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Town of Caryville has openings on its police force, and applications are now being accepted. “Our goal is to build upon a foundation of dependable service to the people of Caryville,” said Chief Aaron Evans.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The County Primary Election is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and it’s one of the most important elections for the future of our community. Local offices shape the decisions that affect our families, our schools, our public safety, and the direction of Campbell County. Choose REPUBLICAN!

Make sure you’re ready.

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 03/27/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette will be taking applications for a full time Codes Enforcement/Permitting Officer.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF) – The annual City of LaFollette Easter Egg Hunt is April 2.

At Ball Farm Event Center

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The annual Campbell County Children’s Center Child Abuse Awareness luncheon is set for Thursday, April 9. Tickets are available by calling the center at 423.562.4190.

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!