Enjoy the 70s at 7:00 Saturday nights with Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 The 70s

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- LISTEN HERE for the fun of Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 The 70s as it trips back to March 25, 1978, Saturday at 7pm over WLAF radio. The fun three hours of memories are brought to you by Maynard’s Auto Parts and State Representative Dennis Powers.

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Vols play Michigan on Sunday at 2:15pm on CBS in NCAA Elite 8

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The teams for Tammy Day, Jeremy Dorton, Paula Farmer, Jeff Norton won on Thursday in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and advance to the Elite Eight while the teams of Jerry Chadwell, Rusty Fields, Olivia McKamey and Carter Rutherford won on Friday. Eight players, teams are still playing in the WLAF Final Four Fun Run that began with 64 players and teams on March 19. Winners from Saturday and Sunday’s games will play in the Final Four. See all the match-ups, TV times and networks for this weekend’s Elite 8 games here from WLAF.

Saturday’s match-ups:

Paula Farmer– Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Jeff Norton– Illinois Fightin’ Illini … at 6:09pm on TBS

Jeremy Dorton– Arizona Wildcats vs. Tammy Day– Purdue Boilermakers … 8:49pm on TBS

Sunday’s match-ups:

Jerry Chadwell– Michigan Wolverines vs. Carter Rutherford– Tennessee Volunteers … 2:15pm on CBS

Olivia McKamey– UCONN Huskies vs. Rusty Fields– Duke Blue Devils … 5:05pm on CBS

Friday’s finals:

Rusty Fields– Duke Blue Devils 80 vs. Mark Rutherford– St. John’s Red Storm

Jerry Chadwell– Michigan Wolverines 90 vs. Karisa Moser– Alabama Crimson Tide 77

Olivia McKamey– UCONN Huskies 67 vs. Joe “Pie” Smith– Michigan State Spartans 63

Carter Rutherford– Tennessee Volunteers 76 vs. Sandy Whited– Iowa State Cyclones 62

Thursday’s finals:

Tammy Day– Purdue Boilermakers 79 vs. Jason Freeman– Texas Longhorns 77

Paula Farmer– Iowa Hawkeyes 77 vs. Kenneth McCormick– Nebraska Cornhuskers 71

Jeremy Dorton– Arizona Wildcats 109 vs. Joey Rutherford– Arkansas Razorbacks 88

Jeff Norton– Illinois Fightin’ Illini 65 Mike Green– Houston Cougars 55

Further below, see the scores from Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of 19-22.

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Three arrested on drug charges at a Jellico apartment

JELLICO, TN (WLAF)- Investigators with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office made their first drug bust in five months. The arrests came from the execution of a narcotics search warrant, according to the CCSO Facebook page. On Wednesday morning, Det.Sgt. Franklin Ayers, along with other officers, executed a narcotics search warrant at an apartment at 226 5th Street at Jellico.

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Ward’s Corner “goes live” on Uber Eats on Friday, March 27

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Check out Ward’s Corner in Caryville for amazing deli sandwiches, burgers, breakfast and so much more. If you like your deli sandwich piled high with meat and all the fixings, and are looking for a country atmosphere, come on down to Ward’s Corner, grab a bite to eat and sit a spell.

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Town’s attorney and MTAS note that the town must have a vice mayor

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- It appears the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen needs to choose a vice mayor sooner than later. Town Administrator Craig Bennett shared information from the town’s attorney, Elizabeth Burrell, and MTAS that the town must have a vice mayor. This position has not been filled since the former vice mayor, Beth Lawson, took on the role of mayor when after almost a year of serving as mayor, David Chambers stepped down.

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Upwards of 100 acres have burned, according to Tennessee Division of Forestry

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Firefighters with the Caryville Volunteer Fire Department were paged out to wildfires along Highway 297 near the New Canaan Baptist Church just after 5pm Thursday. A call to the Campbell County Rural Fire Service for mutual aid soon followed at 5:18pm. The beginning point for the fires was at 8975 Highway 297. At the same time, Jellico Rescue Squad Firefighters were battling wildfires further north on Lowe’s Branch Road.

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JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Finance Department has a job opening for a Purchasing Manager.

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Blood product demand at MEDIC Regional Blood Center is high this week

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF)- There is an immediate need for blood donations at the MEDIC Regional Blood Center. Blood product demand has been high this week, and MEDIC is experiencing low inventory of several blood types. Your help is needed.

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 03/27/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)

CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Town of Caryville has openings on its police force, and applications are now being accepted. “Our goal is to build upon a foundation of dependable service to the people of Caryville,” said Chief Aaron Evans.

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The County Primary Election is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and it’s one of the most important elections for the future of our community. Local offices shape the decisions that affect our families, our schools, our public safety, and the direction of Campbell County. Choose REPUBLICAN!

Make sure you’re ready.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette will be taking applications for a full time Codes Enforcement/Permitting Officer.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF) – The annual City of LaFollette Easter Egg Hunt is April 2.

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At Ball Farm Event Center

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The annual Campbell County Children’s Center Child Abuse Awareness luncheon is set for Thursday, April 9. Tickets are available by calling the center at 423.562.4190.

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