LaFollette approves resolution removing LUB board member
A healthy crowd attended Monday’s special called meeting of the LaFollette City Council. (PHOTO COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The LaFollette City Council held a special meeting on Monday afternoon, approving a resolution to remove LaFollette Utility Board members, as well as a resolution recognizing two LUB members for their service on the utility board. New LUB board members were also appointed to the board at Monday’s meeting.

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Woman drives away from fender bender, charged with DUI

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Last Tuesday, just before six pm, a pick-up truck and a sports car collided on the four lane at the Hardee’s. However, the driver of the car drove away, according to a report from the La Follette Police Department.

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Campbell County General Sessions Court Docket June 23, 2026

There are more than 120 individuals listed on today’s docket

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Below is today’s general sessions court docket.

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CJUC announces special called meeting for Thursday

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- A special called meeting of the Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission will be held Thursday, June 25th 2026 at 7pm.

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County Mayor candidate Jimmy Jeffries invites you to his meet and greet

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Over the past 28 years, Jimmy Jeffries has served the community in numerous capacities. He worked as a police officer for the City of LaFollette, served as a detective with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department, and then returned to the City of LaFollette to serve as Chief of Police and City Administrator. In his role as City Administrator, he learned how to manage budgets, secure grants, and oversee the general operations of local government. He now works for the Tennessee Department of Safety.

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City to rescind resolution for $1.2-million LUB capital outlay note

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Thursday brings a public hearing and the finish to the June City of La Follette Council meeting.

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County seeks proposals for professional services

JACKBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County School District invites proposals from licensed and qualified providers for professional services for speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy for students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Sealed proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM on July 21, 2026, at which time they will be opened at the County Finance Department.

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County seeks proposals for professional services

JACKBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County School District invites proposals from licensed and qualified providers for professional services for speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy for students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Sealed proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM on July 21, 2026, at which time they will be opened at the County Finance Department.

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Jacksboro meeting postponed due to lack of quorum

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- At 2pm, Monday, it was determined that there was not a quorum for the regular monthly meeting for the Town of Caryville.

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Election Commission office to be closed June 29-30, Mon-Tue

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Election Commission office will be closed on Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30.

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What do you think? Should Jacks and La F merge middle school sports?

Vote in the WLAF-Jake Miller Sports poll right now and/or call us Thu., at 6pm, 423.562.1450

By Matthew Moore

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Jake Miller, host of Jake Miller Sports Talk on WLAF, is asking you to share your opinion on what would be a potentially major shift in middle school athletics for Jacksboro and La Follette Middle Schools with a merger of the sports programs.

The poll is below.

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Time ticking for candidates to get their names out to voters

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Name recognition is everything in a political campaign. And when you want your name out there you work with the best to do that.

If you want like help in getting your name and platform out there, WLAF is ready to go to work for you today.

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Phone service out at Walters Funeral Home Tuesday morning
LUB crews will be performing maintenance at Walters Funeral Home on Tuesday morning.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Walters Funeral Home will be without phones for approximately two hours this morning due to scheduled service.

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Medical emergency prompts child to be airlifted
Volunteers with the White Oak Volunteer Fire Department rushed to the aid of a child.

WHITE OAK, TN (WLAF)- The life of a child hung in the balance as first responders rushed to its aid late Saturday night.

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