LaFollette Vet, Animal House Vet Services WLAF’s “Business of the Week”

LaFollette Veterinary Services and Animal House Veterinary Services at Jacksboro

LaFollette Vet and Animal House Veterinary Services are locally owned by Kristy Templin, who has over 35 years in the veterinary business. Stop by and see “the mini boss” which is Krysty’s granddaughter, little six-month old Rylynn. She is Templin’s first grand-baby and she “already loves animals.”

By Charlotte Underwood

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- LaFollette Veterinary Services and Animal House Veterinary Services have you and your pet covered on all your veterinary needs! With two great locations, both clinics are locally owned by Kristy and Bryan Templin. Each clinic offers full veterinary services, including in-house blood work with a quick turn-around for results, as well as ultra-sound services.

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Cougars, Lady Cougars go to Huntsville on Saturday to close regular season

Saturday marks the fifth game in nine days for Campbell and Scott

Brackets are courtesy of WLAF’s Clayton Carroll.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- More than two months ago, Campbell and Scott met up on Brown Court. A lot has changed for all four teams since those Dec. 2 meetings. Valentine’s afternoon marks the final games of the regular season when the Highlanders host the Cougars tomorrow.

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WLAF hosting candidates breakfast; all candidates invited

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.

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Saturday is Valentine’s Day; learn to spot red flags of romance scams

Scammers promise long-term relationships in order to prey on victims’ trust 

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)— As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is warning investors about the prevalence of an online romance scam known as “Pig Butchering” that creates broken hearts, stolen identities, and empty bank accounts.  

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Doorway Gourmet has your Valentine treats ready for pick up

Open from 10am until 6pm on this Friday, on the four lane between JR’s Tires and Sonic

From Peanut Butter Cups to Coconut Balls, The Doorway Gourmet is open for you to stop by for your Valentine’s treats.
Racks of Valentine’s goodies are ready for you.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Nancy, Tiffany, Heather and Violet at The Doorway Gourmet have delicious creations for you just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Doorway Gourmet is open today from 10am until 6pm, on the four lane between JR’s Tires and Sonic. The telephone number is 423.494.3391.

Here are some of the tasty delights you’ll find today at the Doorway Gourmet.

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Tennessee Chamber announces inaugural Business Redbook

The Redbook is a comprehensive new resource designed to keep stakeholders informed

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)— The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced the launch of its inaugural 2026 Tennessee Business Redbook, a comprehensive new resource designed to keep stakeholders informed and ahead of the curve on Tennessee’s business climate. 

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Legal notices Feb. 13, 2026

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 02/13/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)


La Follette Housing Authority truly part of the community fabric

LHA is February Campbell County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism “Business of the Month”

John Snodderly, Executive Director of the La Follette Housing Authority with some of the LHA staff at Thursday’s celebration. From left to right- Amanda Davis, B.J. Tolliver, Cheryl Wallen, Sonya Parker, John Snodderly, Teresa Roy, Kristi Ford, Michelle Russell and Tessa Johnson.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- “There’s a legacy of hope here,” said Campbell County Mayor Jack Lynch. The mayor was referencing the La Follette Housing Authority during the gathering to celebrate LHA as the “Business of the Month”.

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‘Your tax return dollars go farther at Doyle’s Tires’- Chris Malone

Chris Malone invites you by his tire shop on the four lane

Chris Malone points to all the tires he has in stock at Doyle’s Tire Shop.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- “We want folks to know that there tax refund dollars go farther here at Doyle’s Tire Shop,” said Chris Malone.

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Organizers with Power of the Purse accepting twice new purses

‘Our main emphasis is on the awareness of domestic violence’- Carol Vinsant, CHET

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Saturday, March 28, is when all the hard work, donations and cooperation come together for the 2026 Power of the Purse event. Proceeds from Power of the Purse benefit CHET’s Domestic Violence Shelter.

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So far, 70 petitions requested, 38 filed by Thu. at Election Commission

Local primary election is Tue., May 5, local general election & state primary is Thu., Aug. 6, 2026

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- There are three and a half days left to request a petition and to file a petition. If you are planning to seek a local office here in Campbell County, regardless of your party affiliation and whether you are running in the May or August elections, your qualifying deadline is Thursday, February 19, 2026, at noon.

Since December 22, the first day of being able to pick up a petition to run for office in a 2026 Campbell County Election, May 5 or August 6, 70 petitions have been requested. Of those 70 petitions, 38 have been returned to the Campbell County Election Commission Office.

Activity on Thursday at the Election Commission office includes Ferlin “Clay” Morgan who returned his petition to run for County Commission- District 5 as an Independent. Requesting petitions were Isaac Jones for School Board District 4 and Wayne Barton for Sheriff; each is running as a Republican.

Ronald Greene, a Republican, for County Commission- District 1, Julie Lester and Doyle Williamson, Sr., both Independents, and each running for County Commission-District 4.

Qualifying deadline for both local elections is Thursday, February 19, 2026, at noon.

Early voting for the May Primary election runs from Wednesday, April 15 through Thursday, April 30, 2026.

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No garbage pick up Monday in La Follette, Caryville, Jacksboro

Monday is Presidents Day

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- The offices for the Towns of Caryville and Jacksboro and the City of La Follette will be closed on Monday, Presidents Day. As a result, there is a change to the garbage pick-up schedule.

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Jacksboro Elementary school Gym project disagreements continue

‘My job is to get to the truth, provide this documentation as the backup’- architect Jake Thomas

Jake Thomas with Lewis Group Architect addressed the school board on Tuesday evening, recommending they not approve a change order requesting additional days for the Jacksboro Elementary School Gym project.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Disagreements and discussion continue to plague the Jacksboro Elementary School Gym project, with the Board of Education members hearing once again from the project’s architect Jake Thomas with Lewis Group and project contractor representative Emily Gaylor with GCE at Tuesday’s meeting. It was on the agenda to discuss and take any action on proposed change order number 10 and on a pay order 9 on the project. This change order was requesting more days be added to the project. After about a 45-minute discussion, as well as hearing from both sides, the board voted not to approve the change order granting the additional days and also voted not to approve the pay order of $150,000.  Both of these decisions were on the recommendation of the architect and on BOE attorney Dail Cantrell.

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County inviting bids for Jacksboro Elementary School gym floors

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Board of Education is pleased to invite qualified bids for the installation of gymnasium flooring at Jacksboro Elementary School.

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