By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The LaFollette Utility Board met Monday evening, passing a $75 million dollar budget, including a 3-percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for employees.

The utility board just recently underwent an overhaul, with three new board members being sworn in on Monday before approving the budget, including Mike Malicote, Mike Milton and Brian Younce.

A large number of employees attended Monday’s meeting, nearly packing the conference room.

TOP PHOTO: Multiple LaFollette Utility employees attended Monday’s meeting to see what Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) would be passed by the board with the 2027 budget. A 4-percent COLA had been on approved by the previous board, however that was rescinded at Monday’s meeting, and a 3-percent COLA was approved instead, with the option/possibility to add the one percent back in at a later date.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Campbell County Schools is pleased to announce that Brad Collette has been named the new principal of Campbell County High School.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On June 15, 2026, U.S. Marshals arrested fugitive Alejandro Mancera Canchola. He was wanted for attempted first-degree murder stemming from an incident on December 17, 2024, in LaFollette. The Marshals Service apprehended Canchola at Indianapolis, and temporarily housed him at the Marion County, Indiana, Jail.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- It appears that there are still issues in the Mt. Perkins Subdivision. After Sunday’s heavy rainfall, a resident in the neighborhood was at the Jacksboro Board of Mayor and Aldermen monthly meeting on Monday afternoon to discuss flooding that had occurred. The resident alleged there was debris from the creek that flowed into neighborhood yards and had caused damage.

TOP PHOTO: Town of Jacksboro leaders at Monday’s meeting.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The LaFollette City Council met on Monday afternoon for the monthly workshop.

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The LaFollette Utility Board met Monday evening, swearing in new board members and electing officers.

Mike Malicote, Mike Milton and Brian Younce were sworn in by LUB attorney Reid Troutman. Laura Byrge was elected as board chairman. Jerry Brown was elected as board secretary.

CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)— State Representative Dennis Powers will present a $10,000 grant to the Campbell County Historical Society on Tuesday, June 30, at 6:00pm, at Cove Lake State Park in Caryville at the event site. The grant will support the Society’s planning for the upcoming 250th anniversary celebration at the park on July 4th.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 06/30/2026- 6AM)

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The Ridgeview Mobile Health Clinic is providing services on Tuesdays in Campbell County. However, there are some key things to know:

TOP PHOTO: Taking extra precautions is important in keeping pets healthy especially during extremely hot weather.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- As temperatures rise it is not only people that feel the heat. Pets can be susceptible to it as well. Taking extra precautions is important in keeping pets healthy. Some of those steps include:

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (SPECIAL WLAF)- The Campbell  County Democratic Party is holding its annual summer picnic at Cove Lake State Park on Sat., July 11. They are hosting multiple special guests from TN -02 and TN-06, including Michaela Barnett, Mike Croley, Lore Bergman, and many others. We would love for you to join us. If interested, RSVP by July 10 to  CCDPJULY11@gmail.com  to confirm your place and for further  information. Seating is limited. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 6/30/2026-6AM-PAID-IMAGE COURTESY CC DEMOCRATS)

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Isaac’s Gym is welcoming all athletes who are free during the dead period. Workout at Isaac’s 24/7 Gym and use this time to get stronger, faster, and more prepared for when coaches start watching again.

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.

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- “I was just talking with an officer with the U-S Coast Guard,” said Amateur Radio Operator (Ham Radio) Johnny McDonald, call sign K4WND. There was a much bigger purpose behind Saturday’s annual Field Day at Cove Lake State Park than hams getting together, enjoying grilled burgers and hot dogs and talking on their amateur radios.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Not having license plate lights prompted a deputy to conduct a traffic stop just up the road from the County Highway Department.