CORBIN, KY (WLAF)- An unannounced event with a suspect and a vehicle that began after 2am Wednesday in Anderson County on I-75 eventually involved Campbell County authorities.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On Tuesday afternoon, the LaFollette City Council and the LaFollette Utility Board met for a joint workshop at City Hall. There were three items on the agenda. The item that took up the bulk of the meeting was a special audit for the LaFollette Utility Board.

See the city’s agreed upon procedures engagement letter below provided to WLAF by city officials.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Connect  HERE  to watch anytime; the  WATCH  link is on the top page black tab of WLAF’s website.

If you’ve been missing the WLAF-Terry’s Pharmacy camera and its on demand look into Downtown La Follette, it’s missed you, too. Thanks to WLAF’s Todd Overbay and Patrick at Cumberland Equipment, the new cam is back in action from the Ben Rogers Building.

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JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Wednesday marks day five of 14 early voting days with the last day to early vote being July 31. Tuesday featured another good turnout with 275 votes cast as the total number of early votes, so far, crosses over the one-thousand vote mark at 1,013.

Early voting with comparison to (Aug. 2022 early voting)

275 Tue., July 21 (309)

309 Mon., July 20 (351)

125 Sat., July 18 (184)

404 Fri., July 17 (451)

Here’s a look at the August 6, 2026, sample ballot. Early voting began July 17.

Early voting hours for Wednesday are from 9am until 4pm at the Election Commission office at 129 Church Alley at Jacksboro and 9am-2pm at Jellico, 410 South Main Street, in the Municipal building.

Candidates are allowed to campaign but must remain 100 feet from the election commission building. Tents must be set up behind church. Candidates can not set up tents to the left of the building due to construction.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The folks at philanthropic, community minded E.E. Hill & Son Insurance Agency see the agency’s commitment pay dividends with even more giving.

Pictured left to right: Mellissa Cain, Compliance Officer Children’s Center, Tanya Duncan, Forensic Interviewer/CFO Children’s Center, Jen Smith, Prevention Coordinator Children’s Center, Jonathan Finley, Vice President E.E. Hill & Son, Lansden Hill, President E.E. Hill & Son, Tracie Davis, CEO Children’s Center, Paige Goodman, Agent E.E. Hill & Son, Jody Hatmaker, Officer Manager E.E. Hill & Son, Maggie Inscho, Case Manager Children’s Center, Pamela Jines, Therapist Children’s Center.

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A four-tiered violation structure instituted in the wake of one-time transfer rule

By Clayton Carroll

NASHVILLE, TN  (WLAF) – The TSSAA has recently rolled out a clear, detailed recruiting violation structure and punishments.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Divorces are public record.

They are public because divorces have an effect on a number of legal affairs. Property ownership, debts, taxes, etc. can all be affected when a couple divorces.

In its continuing effort to provide news that has implications on the community, WLAF publishes divorces each Wednesday.

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By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- At Tuesdays Campbell County Rotary Club Luncheon, Rotarians learned more about the non-profit Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC) and what all it does for Campbell County and the other three counties the organization serves.

Annie Cacheiro, who is the Executive Director of ADFAC, shared the exciting news that the nonprofit hopes to expand more services specifically into Campbell County this year.

TOP PHOTO: Two new members join Rotary- Crystal Hicks , left, with Emory Valley Center and Campbell County Director of Schools Charlotte McCoy were both inducted into the Campbell County Rotary Club at the club’s Tuesday luncheon meeting held at the LaFollette Methodist Church. Hicks was sponsored by Rotarian Cyndi Russell with ORNL Federal Credit Union, and McCoy was sponsored by Rotarian and School Board member Brandon Johnson.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- After Tuesday’s special called joint workshop with the LaFollette Utility Board, the LaFollette City Council met in a special called meeting.

TOP PHOTO: City of LaFollette officials held two special called meetings on Tuesday afternoon.

See the city’s agreed upon procedures engagement letter below provided to WLAF by city officials.

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- These are the Republican candidates who have stepped forward to serve our communities with integrity, conservative values, and a commitment to putting the people of Campbell County first.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Regina Blankenship of Community Trust Bank plans to retire at the end of July, and you’re invited to her retirement celebration. It’s set for Friday, July 31, from 10am to 3pm, at the Jacksboro offices of Community Trust Bank.

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Tim Burchett will be a guest at the event

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- First district county commission candidate David Greene has a special evening planned on Friday. David wants to hear from you- the voters.

TOP PHOTO: David Greene with WLAF’s Susan Sharp on WLAF-TV 1089 on primary election day in May.

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JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. presented a check for $119,810 in Public School Construction and Maintenance funds to Campbell County Schools, providing targeted local support for needed school construction projects.

TOP PHOTO: Left to right- Jack Lynch, Randy Heatherly, Jamie Wheeler, David H. Lillard, Jr., Jeffrey Miller, Charlotte McCoy, Brandon Johnson

The Public School Construction and Maintenance program was established by the Tennessee General Assembly to help public school systems address construction and maintenance needs.

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CLAIBORNE COUNTY, TN (WLAF)— The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred this morning on Norris Lake.

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