CASA’s 25^th Annual Bluegrass Breakdown

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

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The community once again came together for the great cause of CASA’s 25^th Annual Bluegrass Breakdown held at the Ball Farm Event Center on Saturday evening. The event raised both funds and awareness for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Campbell County non-profit organization.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- June Forstner, the former mayor and alderman of Jacksboro, passed away Saturday. Services are set for Wednesday.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-07/13/2026-6AM-TEXT & IMAGE COURTESY OF NWS MORRISTOWN)

Campbell County participated in the annual KFOA Media Day on Friday 

By Clayton Carroll

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Campbell Head Coach Taylor Ownbey, along with Silas Weaver and Sam Sexton, represented the Orange-and-Blue at Friday morning’s media day at Three Ridges Golf Course in Knoxville.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Board of Education Policy Committee meeting is Tuesday, July 14, at 5pm, in the lower level of the Jacksboro courthouse. Following the committee meeting, the Campbell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting for July on Tuesday, the 14, at the Campbell County Courthouse beginning at 5:30pm and held in the lower level courtroom.

Below, you will find the agenda and minutes along with the monthly financial report and items for action.

TOP PHOTO: WLAF’s Jake Miller speaks with Jellico Coach Brent Peel during Friday’s media day

By Clayton Carroll

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – Jellico High head football coach Brent Peel and quarterback Jace Rowe took part in the annual KFOA Media Day at Three Ridges Golf Course in Knoxville on Friday morning. 

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets tonight at six at the Municipal Building. The agenda is short.

TOP PHOTO: Kaylee Queener displays one of the auction items.

By Derrick Lee Anderson 

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On Saturday afternoon, the entire community gathered at the Ball Farm Event Center for the 25th Annual Bluegrass Breakdown, a yearly event that supports CASA of Campbell County. For the 25th year in a row, the event showcased the community spirit that featured everything from catered BBQ to exciting bluegrass music performed by The Lonesome Steel Rails and Free Rein Bluegrass Bands.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- David Greene of Greeneview Farms Market welcomed and hosted candidate for governor John Rose and other Republicans on Saturday morning at 9:00.

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

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet Berlin. Big heart. Big potential. Big reason to visit the shelter. Berlin is a young Great Dane mix with so much life, love, and loyalty waiting to be shared.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- These are the Republican candidates who have stepped forward to serve our communities with integrity, conservative values, and a commitment to putting the people of Campbell County first.

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County High School Cheerleaders wrapped up a successful week at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Cheer Camp held this summer on the campus of the University of Tennessee.