Fires on a day like today can get out of hand quickly in these conditions

Caryville Fire Dept. Firefighters battled a short-lived brush fire at Red Ash mid-day Monday

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – A Fire Danger Statement has been issued for this afternoon into early evening. Breezy winds and low relative humidities will continue an elevated fire danger. As a result, La Follette Fire Chief Jimmy Pack says the City will not be issuing burn permits until further notice.

TOP PHOTO: A brush fire was contained late last Wednesday afternoon at Powell Valley Shores and nearby homes were spared.

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Where are the street signs on the new valley highway? On the ground.

TOP PHOTO: A new stop sign was installed, and the road name sign was left on the ground here at Skyview Drive, near Big O’s Valley.

By Charlie Hutson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – If you visit one of the valley eateries these days, one of the big topics is the road name signs or the lack of, on General Carl W. Stiner Hwy/Hwy 63.

This is a look at the Cross Valley Road intersection and new stop signs with no road name signs.

From the east city limits of Lafollette to Frontier Road there are no road name signs for any of the side roads in this section of Hwy 63, on the east or west bound side. The road was opened to all four lanes in mid December and TDOT has put up other signage but did not replace any of the road name signs that were there before and even during construction.

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Commissioners pass resolution on road issues; other business

Phone calls still coming in about newly opened section of Hwy 63/Stiner Hwy

By Charlotte Underwood 

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – County commissioners held a brief 15-minute meeting on Monday evening and passed a resolution asking the Tennessee Department of Transportation to “investigate” safety issues with multiple “turn lanes” on Highway 63 going up the valley.

TOP PHOTO: County Commissioners met Monday evening and passed a resolution asking the Tennessee Department of Transportation to “investigate” safety issues related to the turnoffs of Highway 63.

Commissioners had discussed the problem at length at last week’s workshop after commissioner Beverly Hall said she was still receiving multiple calls about the turn off at Davis Chapel Road.

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Overbay indicted for fleeing from police, assault

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – In January, Derek L. Overbay led police on a12-mile chase that ended with an accident that left him pinned upside down in a car.

This month, he was indicted on a myriad of charges related to the pursuit.

Last week, the grand jury indicted Overbay for evading arrest, two counts of reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of aggravated assault on a first responder and two counts of aggravated assault.

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Ridgeview’s Mobile Health Clinic provides services on Tuesdays

TOP PHOTO: The mobile clinic is in Campbell County on Tuesdays.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The Ridgeview Mobile Health Clinic is providing services on Tuesdays in Campbell County. However, there are some key things to know:

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RAM set for free 2-day clinic at Jellico High School

There will be free dental, vision and medical services this Sat. and Sun.

JELLICO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – will hold a free, two-day clinic on Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24. RAM will be set up at Jellico High School, located at 141 High School Lane, Jellico for two days only. This clinic is made possible in part due to the generous support of Camel Expeditionary.

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Win a $100 gift certificate from your favorite Woodson’s Mall merchant

How many businesses are in Woodson’s Mall-Food City Center? We’ll let you know Friday on WLAF.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – The first person to correctly tell WLAF how many businesses are inside and on the Woodson’s Mall property wins a $100 gift certificate to the Woodson’s Mall merchant of their choice.

TOP PHOTO: WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares a photo of Woodson’s Mall.

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Three arrested on narcotics charges

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Last week, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office was investigating multiple narcotic complaints in the Woolridge area of Campbell County. Deputies saw a vehicle that was allegedly speeding and had an expired license plate prompting a traffic stop.

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Campbell County to host Morristown Marine Team Trail Bass Tournament

Tournament announced at Monday’s county commission meeting

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – The Morristown Marine Team Trail Bass Tournament is coming to Campbell County on Sat., April 6th at Lonas Young Park.

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Developing sink hole forces intersection to be shut down

Across from the hospital where South 16th Street meets East Beech Street

By Charlie Hutson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Lafollette Public Works (LPW) was on the job early Monday morning at the corner of East Beech and South 16th streets. The road collapsed at that intersection starting as sink hole on South 16th Street a few days ago and continues to expand.

TOP PHOTO: LPW removes the loose material and is hauling it away.

LPW closed down that section of East Beech Street to thru traffic once the sink hole began to work toward East Beech Street. 

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Career opportunities at Kash & Kash Building Supply

TOP PHOTO: A delivery driver and a person to work the lumber yard are needed at Kash & Karry Building Supply.

Kash & Karry Building Supply has a career opportunity.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – There are career opportunities at Kash & Karry Building Supply. A delivery driver is needed, and someone is also needed to work in the lumber yard .

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First Four games begin tonight; Wagner-Howard and Colorado St-Virginia

The WLAF-Charley’s Pizza Final Four Fun Run has matched teams and participants

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – On Monday, WLAF’s Big Josh and Jim will randomly pull the names of the 64 qualifiers and then randomly select an NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament team for each name. The full list of you, our participants, and your teams will be published by noon on Monday.

It was a mad scramble, more than usual, for two hours on Friday morning around WLAF. From 5:30am until 7:30am, qualifiers called (423.562.1450) or emailed to play along in the annual “WLAF Final Four Fun Run.” Cash prizes and Charley’s Pizza will be awarded to those who have a team make it to the Final Four.

On the 2024 list are:

Justin Wilson – Illinois Fightin’ Illini

Mary Wynn Arnold – Iowa State Cyclones

Darlene Chapman – Vermont Catamounts

John Perkins – Arizona Wildcats

Jerry Cantrell – Samford Bulldogs

Michele Lynch -South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Sandy Burress – Mississippi State Bulldogs

Amanda Martin – New Mexico Lobos

Casey Fields – Virginia Cavaliers/Colorado State Rams winner

Robbie Heatherly – Baylor Bears

Mary Shively – Florida Gators

Jennifer Robbins – Nebraska Cornhuskers

Rusty Fields – Dayton Flyers

Larry Norman – Wisconsin Badgers

Jerry Cantrell – South Carolina Gamecocks

Greg Weaver – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Jerry Chadwell – South Carolina Gamecocks

Ron Heatherly – Alabama Crimson Tide

Margie Cox – Texas A&M Aggies

George Bolinger – Auburn Tigers

Kelly McKamey – Duke Blue Devils

Stacey Brown – Tennessee Vols

Leon “Swish” Caldwell – North Carolina Tar Heels

Trish Burress – Clemson Tigers

Robert Heatherly – Colgate Raiders

Jared Cantrell – BYU Cougars

Jason Freeman – Marquette Eagles

Bill Lambert – Wagner Seahawks/Howard Bison

Eddie Day – Montana State Bobcats

Allan Robbins – McNeese State Cowboys

Amanda Cox – Long Beach State The Beach

Jason Sheets – Morehead State Eagles

Joe “Pie” Smith – UConn

Dana Lowe – Creighton Blue Jays

Lyndon Vinsant – San Diego State Aztecs

Jerry Cantrell, Jr. – Michigan State Spartans

Karen Smith – Gonzaga Bulldogs

Mike Heatherly – Kansas Jayhawks

Randy Brown – Oregon Ducks

Jimbo Burton – North Carolina State Wolfpack

Kevin Pierce – Nevada Wolf Pack

Ann Love – Northwestern Wildcats

Laura Chadwell – Washington State Cougars

Greg Cox – James Madison Dukes

Brenda Cantrell – Drake Bulldogs

Maxine Weaver – Saint Mary’s Gaels

Clyde Brantley – Purdue Boilermakers

Timothy Cox – Houston Cougars

Tammy Day – Florida Atlantic Owls

Aaron Brown – Grand Canyon Antelopes

Olivia McKamey – Saint Peters Peacocks

Trenna Pierce – Kentucky Wildcats

Jeff Bond – Stetson Hatters

Mark Chapman – Duquesne Dukes

Jeff Norton – Yale Bulldogs

John Philpot – Texas Longhorns

Bobby Smith – TCU Horned Frogs

Garry Carroll – Boise State Broncos/Colorado Buffalos winner

Linden McKamey – Longwood Lancers

Delain Williams – Charleston Cougars

Pam Fields – Utah State Aggies

Sam Franklin – Texas Tech Red Raiders

Todd Burress – Akron Zips

Starla Hembree – Oakland Golden Grizzlies

The UConn Huskies were crowned as the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Champions, and Tony Fraley was the winner of the WLAF – Final Four Fun Run.

Good luck and have fun! (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 03/18/2024-6AM-6:30AM-7:15AM-8:15AM)

Bridges to Recovery hosts Karaoke Night fundraiser tonight

By Matthew Moore

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – Bridges to Recovery, a local organization committed to aiding women in addiction recovery, is set to host an engaging event aimed at supporting its cause. On Tue. March 19, at 7pm, the community is invited to Campbell County High School for a night of karaoke and camaraderie.

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

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Campbell County General Sessions Court Docket Tue., March 19, 2024

Upwards of 90 individuals are on today’s docket

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Listed below is today’s Campbell County General Sessions Court Docket.

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