Flooding, slides, trees down, power outages as rain chances diminish

The right lane on the Jacksboro bound side of the four lane was temporarily shutdown due to ponding of water around daybreak Sunday.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Steady and, at times, heavy rainfall through around 11am Sunday has created flooding as well as mud slides, downed trees and power outages; all scattered around Campbell County.

Ivy dale Road near Roberts Lane is washed out and impassible based on a report around 9:30am Sunday. Old Highway 63 at Red Ash has high water, near the third, one-lane bridge, according to a report at 11am.

A portion of Highway 90 is impassible, according to reports coming in to Central Dispatch.

Rain chances diminish through the rest of the day as flooding concerns remain.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-06/28/2026-8AM-UPDATED AT 11AM)

Injuries as SUV rolls over, rolls down embankment

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- A shade after 1:30pm Saturday, Ridgewood Volunteer Firefighters were called to Oak Grove Road near the Anderson County line on a single-vehicle accident with one person pinned in the wreckage.

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It’s paint sale Saturday at Lindsay’s Carpet-Paint-Flooring

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Scott and Chase Lindsay and staff welcome you by Lindsay’s Carpet & Paint Center to refresh your home for less.

Lindsay’s features high-quality paint at low prices to help you get the job done.

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If your flag needs to be retired, ELBC is where to take it

More than 300 flags were retired during the 2025 event at East Lafollette Baptist Church

By Charlie Hutson

WLAF’s Matthew Moore was on hand for last summer’s annual flag retirement ceremony and shares his video.

ELBC is the corner of North Cumberland Avenue and East Prospect Street. Turn from East Central Avenue at Stop Light 10.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- If you have a flag that needs to be retired, please bring it to the drop off box located beside the flag pole in front of East Lafollette Baptist Church. 

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Matthew has Moore about what’s happening around town

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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There are new permit requirements for off-highway vehicle riders

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)— The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is informing off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders on North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA) of important updates taking effect July 1, 2026, following the enactment of Public Chapter No. 1120, an amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 9, related to OHV use on NCWMA.

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Janna Duncan retires after 32 years of service to Campbell County

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- “You’re not old enough to retire,” said Circuit Court Clerk Bobby Vann when Janna Duncan announced she was retiring. Even though Duncan wanted to just ease out the door, she was surprised when members of Vann’s office and others who worked with Duncan gathered to say so long and best wishes on Thursday.

TOP PHOTO: Campbell County Mayor Jack Lynch reads from the special certificate presented to the retiring Janna Duncan who is flanked by Circuit Court Clerk Bobby Vann. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

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Early voting begins three weeks from today, July 17

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Here’s your first peek at the August 6, 2026, sample ballot. Early voting begins on Friday, July 17.

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La Follette man said to be intoxicated while shoplifting

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- A theft and vandalism call from Walmart to Jacksboro Police promptly concluded with an arrest on Wednesday evening.

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LUB employees turn out in numbers for City of La Follette meeting

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Thursday brought a public hearing and the finish to the June City of La Follette Council meeting in a 4pm meeting of City of La Follette leaders.

On the heels of Monday’s special called meeting where council made dramatic changes to the La Follette Utilities Board of Directors, upwards of 20 LUB employees attended yesterday’s meeting.

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AARL Field Day is Saturday, 1pm, at Cove Lake State Park’s Pavilion 1

CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Campbell County Amateur Radio Club (C.C.A.R.C.) along with the Clinton Amateur Radio Club (C.A.R.C.) invites you to attend the Amateur Radio Relay League (A.R.R.L.) annual field day. Starting Saturday, June 27, at 1:00 p.m., in Pavilion 1 at Cove Lake State Park.

TOP PHOTO: Here are some of the attendees at the 2025 Field Day. Front row:  Left to right are Natalie Clevenshire, Karason Wrighty-Lollar, Ray Nicholson, Dalton Kohlmyer, Charles Kohlmyer, Jack Widener, Rick Blasco, Johnny McDonald.  Back row:  Left to right are Jason Lollar, Riley Cumberland, Scott Reaves, Eric Loyd, Chris Barker, Nolan Maiden, Tim Riley. (PHOTO COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

Campbell and Clinton Amateur Radio Clubs invite you to get out and get on the air.

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It was the first LA Cruizers Cruize-In at Bojangles on Thursday

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- For years, the LA Cruizers Car Club has hosted Saturday Cruize-Ins at Hardee’s and on North Tennessee Avenue. Now for this Cruize-In season, the club is hosting Share Nights at Bojangles on select Thursdays. The first Share Night was Thursday from 5pm until 9pm.

“This is a really good turnout,” said Tom Hatmaker, President of The LA Cruizers Car Club.

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