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By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Educators make a difference in students’ lives every day. For many students, having a school employee who cares and goes that extra mile can be the difference in a successful education and graduation. We’ve all had that teacher, or school employee who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute all of our hardworking educators with a weekly feature.
Anita Evans is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week. She teaches 7th and 8th grade math at Jacksboro Middle School.
(more…)One deputy versus three suspects; two taken into custody
WLAF FILE PHOTO
JELLICO, TN (WLAF)- While on routine patrol in the noon hour on Monday, Campbell Sheriff’s Deputy Kendra Porter pulled over to check on an SUV parked on the shoulder of I-75.
(more…)The Region Strong award from Cumberland Gap Regional Tourist Association
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Missy Tackett, the Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, was nominated and awarded the prestigious Region Strong award from the Cumberland Gap Regional Tourist Association (CGRTA).
(more…)That’s starting on Wednesday, May 27, for ages 18 and older
JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Campbell County Health Department beginning May 27, 2026, will be offering sick visit appointments to provide timely care for community members experiencing mild to moderate illnesses.
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LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Fifth Grade Graduation Breakfast at Valley View Elementary yesterday morning was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate members of the Class of 2026 and their achievements. The staff is deeply grateful to the families for their continued support and partnership throughout the students’ elementary years.
(more…)Soggy conditions persist through Memorial Day, highs around 80 with lows in the 60s
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Scattered showers, and a few storms, continue to come and go. The risk of severe weather is little to none.
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JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- On Tuesday, the results from the May 5 primary were certified. This makes all results final and official. The results and precinct breakdowns are below.
(more…)There are more than 100 individuals listed on today’s docket
JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF) – Below is today’s general sessions court docket
(more…)Meet the 15 candidates, including both county mayoral candidates, that participated
Connect HERE to see the full photo gallery from WLAF’s Charlie Hutson
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Here is how Tuesday evening’s WLAF “Meet the Candidates” forum unfolded. With the Tennessee County Services Association (TCSA) meeting this week at Gatlinburg, these candidates appeared by way of a pre-recorded video message, Dewayne Baird- 3rd District Commissioner, Beverly Stanfield Hall- 2nd District Commissioner, Zachary Marlow- 1st District Commissioner and Rusty Orick- 3rd District Commissioner. Dennis Powers- 36th District State Representative, who had a prior engagement, also shared comments by way of a pre-recorded message.
In alphabetical order, here is the list of those candidates seeking school board and commission posts that appeared in person on Tuesday.
Becky Aiken- Write in Candidate for first district school board
Jerry Brown- Second District County Commission
Ralph Davis- Fifth District County Commission
Chris Honeycutt- Second District School Board
Marvin Rutherford- Second District School Board
Dwight Osborne -Fifth District County Commission
Anthony Terry- Third District County Commission
Elsewhere during the evening,
Noah Smith- Candidate for State Representative for the 36th District
Candidates for county mayor appeared last, and they are
Jimmy Jeffries
Jack Lynch- County Mayor (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-05/21/2026-6AM)
Connect to the Lindsay’s Carpet & Paint Center video player to watch
The program is further down this page so you can print a copy
HARROGATE, TN (WLAF)- From Emily Rose Allen to Leonardo Felipe Zapien and the 249 other Campbell County High School seniors, they will all be arriving on the campus of LMU Saturday morning at eight in preparation of the day’s 10am commencement exercises.
The live telecast over WLAF is made possible by these outstanding corporate partners:
Tracy Lobertini and staff at Alco Builders & Realty
David Bales Automotive
Builtwell Bank, La Follette, Jacksboro and Jellico
Byrge Screen Printing- Larry, Dawn, Colby and Kimberly Byrge
Campbell County Mayor Jack Lynch
Dave’s Lawn Mower Parts
State Representative Dennis Powers
Eighth Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler
C & L Metal Sales
Community Trust Bank
Common Ground Coffee Shop
Cumberland Tire & Service
Quality Lawn Sales & Service-Cub Cadet
LUB
Local Realtor Gage Dople
First National Bank
Gamble Motors
Hope & Stand Church
Jacksboro GNC
Maynard’s
The City of La Follette
C & L Furniture
Grace Rehab
La Follette Mine Supply
Litho-Craft Printing & Office Supplies
Lyon’s Liquor Locker
Maria Partin
New Horizon Baptist Church
Peoples Bank of the South App
Powell-Clinch Utility District “PCUD”
Premier Weight Management and Esthetics
Noah Smith
Smith’s Metals and Dock Sales
TCAT
Terry’s Pharmacy
Wender Furniture
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LA FOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It’s Thursday. That means Jake Miller Sports Talk is on the air this evening. This week’s episode is all about golf. Jake Miller, Caden Poston and Otis Hatfield get together at the La Follette Country Club to play a round of golf. Tune in at 6pm for all the action “and” entertainment!
Watch the promo HERE.
LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Greeneview Farms Market will host a rodeo on May 22 and 23. Adult admission is $20; kids 6-12 is $15 and kids under 5 are free. Everyone is asked to bring a can of food to donate to Open Arms Ministry of Campbell County.
(more…)Sheriff John Dossett is featured in this classic photo
By Charlie Hutson
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- The picture shows the results of a moonshiner raid carried out at Flat Hollow in 1963.
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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- “Join us until 9:30am, today, Thursday, May 21, for the May 2026 Chamber Coffee Connection with our host Chamber Citadel Partner Peoples Bank of the South, Member FDIC, at the main office in Downtown LaFollette,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
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