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Lori Tucker, WATE 6 On Your Side news anchor, was guest speaker
By Derrick Anderson
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Celebrating 25 years of hope, healing and justice for the children has been the main goal of the Campbell County Children’s Center doing its part to support children of the community.
(more…)There is a High Level for Fire Danger Saturday and Sunday for Campbell County
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The La Follette Fire Department’s “C Shift” began its day on Friday with a structure fire call.
(more…)No burn permits will be issued for Campbell County until further notice
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County is under a High Level for Fire Danger status for this weekend. That means that fine dead fuels readily ignite and fires start easily from most causes. Relative humidity is expected to be low the next few days, coupled with high winds expected into Saturday and Sunday and high temps, fire danger will be on High over the weekend.
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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- City of LaFollette, Tennessee is now accepting bids for the rehabilitation of two homes through its THDA HOME Program rehabilitation grant project.
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NEW TAZEWELL, TN (WLAF)- “A good time was had by all at the Claiborne County Lincoln Day Freedom Dinner,” said State Representative Dennis Powers.
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Meeting is Tue., 5:30pm, at the lower level courtroom at the Campbell County Courthouse
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The agenda for the Tue., April 14, Board of Education meeting has been released.
Among the items on the agenda is to consider approving 2025-2026 tenure recommendations for:
1 Jennifer Rutherford
2 Jessica Goins
3 Mackensie Payne Smiley
4 Nicole Miller
5 Robin Newport
6 Madison Yancey
7 Lukus Alderman
8 Rachael Teague
9 Kristy Bloy
10 Whitney Goins
11 Misty McNealy
12 Susan Orr
13 Sarah Gammon
14 Barbara Lawson
15 Sarah Smith
16 Courtney Owens
17 Missy Lambert Reinstate
18 Olivia Lobertini Reinstate
Campbell County Christian Academy is April Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month
The Campbell County Christian Academy became the newest member of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism with an official ribbon cutting in February 2025. Addie Mundy did the ribbon cutting honors.LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Congratulations to Campbell County Christian Academy, the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism – April 2026 “Business of the Month”.
“Join us next week, Thursday, April 14, at 9am for the presentation at the school at 2709 General Carl W. Stiner Hwy, LaFollette,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
(more…)CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- WLAF’s Jake Miller visits with newly named head basketball coach Brad Honeycutt. Honeycutt is now the head basketball coach of the Campbell County Cougars taking over for Ernie Clawson who stepped away at the end of the 2026 season. WLAF’s Matthew Moore produced the interview, Honeycutt’s first interview since becoming the new coach on April 7. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-04/10/2026-6AM)
WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photos from Thursday morning’s ceremony
By Matthew Moore
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- City employees gathered under a sunny sky Thursday morning at ten o’clock on South Tennessee Avenue in front of City Hall to officially open the Dogwood Trails. In keeping with tradition, Shirley Rogers of the Hill & Valley Garden Club snipped the pink ribbon on April 9, signaling the opening of the Dogwood Trails in La Follette.
(more…)The Campbell County Children’s Center is in its 25th year of service
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Thursday was a special day around Campbell County as Mayor Jack Lynch proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. Lynch presented the proclamation to Tracie Davis at the annual Children’s Center Luncheon. Davis is Chief Executive Director of the Campbell County Children’s Center.
(more…)Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen to meet
CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The regular monthly meeting of the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen is Monday at 6pm, at the Municipal Building.
(more…)Saturday, April 11, 6pm, at Hardee’s is first Cruize-In of the season
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Ideal weather is forecast for the first LA Cruizers Cruize-In of 2026 this coming Saturday. Cruizers will gather at Hardees on the four lane at 6pm.
Here is the 2026 season schedule:
(more…)Until Thursday, the price of gas had gone up $1.37 since the first of the year
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- For the first time since January 6, the price of gasoline slipped three-cents on Thursday afternoon. We’re paying $3.56 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
(more…)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!
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