Persistence of Det. Jacob Fox, technology help return stolen items to owner

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Caryville Det. Jacob Fox spent Memorial Day afternoon piecing together details of a crime resulting in an arrest and the return of stolen items to the victim.

Three indictments for DUI

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

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- 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.

Fund balance monies will cover deficit

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- On Tuesday evening the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen met for a special called meeting to discuss the annual operating budget. At last month’s regular meeting a first reading of the budget was on the agenda. However, a motion to approve the budget failed for lack of a second.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Ben Lewis Baird, former Chief of the LaFollette Police Department, passed away Monday, May 25th, 2026 at the age of 80.

On a sunny day over 80 degrees, a vehicle can quickly heat up to more than 130 degrees

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)— Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Representative Scott Cepicky, the Tennessee Department of Health, the Tennessee Department of Safety, and AAA today encouraged parents and caregivers to use the State Department’s free “Baby in the Back” car hangtag program as part of ongoing efforts to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths among children during the summer months.

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 05/27/2026- 6AM)

Clayton Homes is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Clayton Homes Jacksboro is celebrating red, white, blue and you. Claytons is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary all the while celebrating you by offering lot-wide savings on its vast selection of homes.

Stop by Saturday for food and a tour of what just might be your future home. That’s from 10am until 2pm.

There is help available to have food at your event, but you’ll need to apply

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- If you are having a Bible school in the month of June or July and camps, food is available for your event. However, you are required to give Campbell County Schools Nutrition a two week notice.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Boys and Girls Club of Campbell County received a $10,000 donation during Tuesday’s Rotary Club luncheon at the La Follette Methodist Church. The local club donated $5,000 and Rotary International matched it with $5,000. Boys and Girls Club of Campbell County director Jorden Goins accepted the check and thanked the club for its donation.

On Thursday evening at Brown Gym

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell Lady Cougar Coach Jason Kitts welcomes prospective girls basketball players to an open tryout. The tryout is Thursday at 6:30pm at Brown Gym.

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Tennessee’s 2026 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 6. All state residents and visitors of any age may fish for free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. Additionally, youth ages 15 or younger may fish for free the entire week, beginning on Free Fishing Day, continuing through the following Friday, June 12.

Over the last four years, the Lions Club has donated thousands of dollars to support TCAT students

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) of Jacksboro set a new record for enrollment of 724 students during its just completed spring semester. Those types of numbers make Tuesday’s $2,000 donation from the Lions Club all the more critical.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- From a tractor pulls to music Greeneview Farms has a full schedule for the next six months.