Firefighters with Rural Fire Service, White Oak Volunteer Fire Department answered the call

UPDATE:

The investigation continues into the discovery of a body found in a camper that caught fire early Monday morning near Lick Creek Church. In a release from the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, it is stated preliminary indications are the fire was accidental.

The joint investigation with the CCSO and TBI remains ongoing. The body was transported to the Knox County Regional Foresnic Center for examination. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-02/16/2026-1PM)

HABERSHAM, TN (WLAF)- While firefighters with the La Follette Fire Department were battling a non-injury house fire at 109 North 9th Street on Monday morning, firefighters with the Campbell County Rural Fire Service and White Oak Volunteer Fire Department were paged out to a fire in the county.

An initial report was that someone might still be in the burning camper at 5060 South Highway 25W.

For calendar year 2025, FCCA provided care to more than seven-thousand animals

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.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)-Friends of Campbell County Animals (FCCA) had another successful year in serving the animals and community. The FCCA released Animal Shelter’s 2025 Community Impact report.

Ugly game with Scott becomes beautiful win for the Lady Cougars

HUNTSVILLE, TN (WLAF)- A big three from Campbell Senior Reagan Davis and a big miss by Scott at the buzzer closed the regular season with a win for Campbell, 39-38.

Six individuals indicted

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Last week, the Campbell County Grand Jury returned the following indictments:

Sighting of Hatfield by an off duty La Follette Police Officer leads to arrest

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- As the saying goes, “you always run into someone you know when you go to Walmart”. However, even being wanted by police did not stop Noah Hatfield from going to Walmart last Thursday night.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- On March 10, at 7pm, at the old West LaFollette School, the public can hear from a host of candidates seeking office.

Connect HERE to watch anytime; the WATCH link is on the top page black tab of WLAF’s website

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Thanks to the genius of Todd Overbay and the late Frank Payne, the WLAF’s Ben Rogers Building Camera became a reality and is now showing you live looks of Downtown La Follette. Terry’s Pharmacy is the sponsor for the WLAF Ben Rogers Building Camera.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-  If you are a candidate running in 2026, May, August or November, WLAF is treating you to breakfast. It’ll be a grab and go breakfast so you’ll be able to keep moving or, if you like, take a few minutes and sit down and eat.

Deloris is a sweet senior girl with a gentle heart and soulful eyes

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Meet Deloris. She is 14 years old, weighs 100 lbs. She is a pretty girl with Merle coloring.

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!

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

Both first round games tip off at 7:30pm, Cougars on Wed., Lady Cougars on Thu.

Brackets courtesy of WLAF’s Clayton Carroll.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The District 3-AAAA Tournament will be played at Halls this season, and it opens on Tuesday. The Cougars first game is Wed., Feb. 18, and the Lady Cougars first game is Thu., Feb 19. Both of these first round games tip off at 7:30pm, and WLAF will send you the live broadcast.

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

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There were no injuries

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Smoke coming from a house at 109 North 9th Street early Monday caught the attention of a La Follette Police Officer on routine patrol.