Campbell County authorities joined pursuit at Mile Marker 134 of I-75 northbound

ROCKY TOP, TN (WLAF)- Multiple law enforcement agencies were able to get their man in a vehicle pursuit early Wednesday. Just before 4am, the pursuit began in Anderson County and continued on I-75 into Campbell County. The suspect soon turned around and went back to Anderson County.

Near Rodney’s Tree Service above Dana Terry Bridge

RIDGEWOOD, TN (WLAF)- Firefighters with the Ridgewood Volunteer Fire Department were paged out to a structure fire at 2:08 Wednesday morning.

Date of Sat., Oct. 10, set for annual Jacksboro Fall Festival

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Problems continue for some proposed homes in the Mt. Perkins subdivision, more specifically Perkins Hills Phase III.

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.

Checkpoint begins after sunset Friday, April 24

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints around the region during the month of April, and a checkpoint is scheduled for Campbell County, namely La Follette, Friday, April 24, around dusk.

Save the date of Saturday, May 2, 8:30am

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Campbell County High School Relief Fund (CCHSRF) will once again allow you to conquer Campbell County’s most prominent terrain feature. A challenging course, here is your chance to say you made it to the top of Eagle Bluff. Please put Saturday, May the 2nd, 8:30 AM, on your calendar.

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Special Agent Brandon Elkins with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spoke at Tuesday’s Campbell County Rotary Club luncheon. Elkins has had a 21-year career in law enforcement, which started here in his home area of Campbell County.

Elkins discussed homicide cold cases, specifically, how important it is to be able to identify the victim in order to investigate the crime.

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

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Halls wins at home 15-0 over Campbell on Tuesday

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell has added two non-district home baseball games to its schedule for next month, according to Head Coach Adam Ellison.

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Historical Society Board member Bill Claiborne spoke at the March 17 Campbell County Rotary Club meeting held at the LaFollette Methodist Church. Claiborne was invited to speak about the 250^th Semi quincentennial and “local plans for celebrating our patriotic, Americana heritage in conjunction with our multi-county 4th of July Event. The “Norris Highlands 250 Freedom Fair and Veterans 4th” will be at Cove Lake State Park on July 4^th.

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

Campbell Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Meeting and Awards set for 9am on June 18

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- “We are so excited to change it up this year,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. Tackett is referencing the new time for the annual Chamber Meeting and Awards banquet. It will be at 9am on Thursday, June 18, at the Ball Farm Event Center.

Mother and daughter’s physical altercation at home prompts visit from police

A Campbell County woman is free on her own recognizance after a Sunday night DUI charge.

SPEEDWELL, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance at a home on Flatwoods Lane Sunday evening to find a victim at the residence and learn the other person involved had driven away.

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.