A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL:  “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County High School Marching Band will debut its new music and moves on Monday, August 3, at 8pm, for the “parent performance show”. The public will be able to check out the action on August 21^st, during the half-time show of the first home-town football game.

See the photo gallery from WLAF’s Charlie Hutson HERE.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- A morning accident has resulted in a road closure. Just before 9am a small SUV and a truck were involved in a head on collision. The road is blocked as crews treat one injured person and as they clear the scene. The LaFollette Police, LaFollette Fire and Campbell County EMS are on scene.

PIONEER, TN (WLAF)- Six people, two from Campbell County, were rescued hours before sun up on Sunday. “We got the call about 3am that some folks were lost while riding ATVs off Flatwoods Road,” said Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputy Clinton Hutchinson.

TOP PHOTOS: Six missing ATV riders were located in the wee hours of Sunday morning.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Early voting concluded Saturday. The fourteen day total from early voting fell short by 718 votes in comparison to the 2022 August early voting, 3,576 to 4,394 (2022).

On Friday, 409 votes were cast with 208 cast on Saturday.

Below is a look at the August 6, 2026, sample ballot and polling locations. Polls open Thursday, August 6, at 9am and close at 8pm.

By Jake Miller

SEYMOUR, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Cougars traveled to Seymour Friday for the first scrimmage of 2026. Although this team is fairly young, there were major signs of improvement on the offensive side of the ball. Offensive Coordinator Tyler Drummer brought out his troops in the pistol formation which set up nicely for the Cougars to move the ball effectively. 

TOP PHOTO: Cougars arrive at Householder Field on Friday afternoon ahead of scrimmage with Seymour.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- On Friday afternoon, the Jacksboro Board of Mayor and Aldermen met with Aldermen Mark Lay, Aldermen Jimmy Snodgrass and Mayor Shayne Green present. Aldermen Greg Cross and Aldermen Roy Green were absent.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Dennis Powers is running for re-election for State Representative of District 36 which includes Campbell, Union and Claiborne Counties.

RIDGEWOOD, TN (WLAF)- “I always knew if Marty was here, he’d help us find a solution,” said Ridgewood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dylan Roach. The chief shared the sad news Sunday morning of the passing of Assistant Fire Chief Marty Braden.

TOP PHOTO: Ridgewood Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Marty “Mudflap” Braden and one of his dogs, Trooper”.

JACKSBORO, TN. (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- It’s time to nominate a business for the month of August in the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism “Business of the Month” recognition. If you haven’t submitted a nomination before, please consider sending your nomination this month.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Meet Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. These three wonderful boys have so much love to give. Alvin is our sweet senior, and all three deserve the chance to trade a kennel for a home where they can truly thrive. Just look at those sweet faces. They do not need to be adopted together.

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Campbell County have completed the installation of a new courtesy dock at the Davis Cemetery Access Area- Well Springs. The partnership is the conclusion of a project that has been in the works for several years.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Each week, WLAF publishes the names of couples who have applied for a marriage license in the last week.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 08/3/2026- 6AM)

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- It was quite the banking career for Regina Blankenship of Community Trust Bank. And it was only fitting that there was a day of celebration on Friday in her honor at the Jacksboro offices of CT Bank. It was her last day on the job at the branch she managed for years.