TOP PHOTO: Big Josh (left) is taking your call right now at 423.562.1450. Campbell County Litter Control Officer and Deputy Glennis Monday pays a visit to the WLAF studio during the Trading Post.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Looking for an item?  Selling something?  You can find it, sell it, trade it, give it away or throw it away on the WLAF Trading Post.  LISTEN LIVE to the Post with your host Big Josh.  That’s Monday through Friday from 8 am until 9 am.

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JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – The official sample ballot for Campbell County State Primary and County General Election to be held on August 4, 2022, has been released by Mallory Rosenfeld, Administrator of Elections for the Campbell County Election Commission.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Yesterday afternoon, The City of LaFollette Council met to finish work on the 2022-23 budget. In a matter of nine minutes, the council approved Resolution 2022-17 amending the 2021-22 budget. The resolution was to cover budget overages.

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NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – On Friday, several new laws will take effect to protect victims of crime and crack down on violent criminals. The changes to Tennessee’s criminal justice system include establishing truth and transparency in criminal sentencing. In addition, other new laws will strengthen penalties for violent offenses to maintain public safety.

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TOP PHOTO: Rotarian Logan Hickman spoke briefly about Rotary International at Tuesday’s luncheon.
At next week’s Rotary Club luncheon, the gavel will be passed to Incoming president David Hickman.

 By Charlotte Underwood 

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Rotarian Logan Hickman spoke briefly at Tuesday’s South Campbell County Rotary Club luncheon about District Rotary and Rotary International. Campbell County is in District 6780. There are 529 districts in Rotary International. 

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KNOXVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – MEDIC Regional Blood Center wants you to know that blood usage is high, and hospital demand and usage for O Negative and O Positive are higher than in the previous six weeks.  MEDIC and Bruster’s Ice Cream are teaming up to help donors cool off with a pint of ice cream in June. Donors will receive a coupon for a pint of ice cream on June 29^th and 30^th.  Additionally, donors will receive a ticket to Anakeesta on July 1^st.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Predawn accidents have happened this morning and Tuesday morning involving vehicles and deer.

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JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – It’s time to vote for the July Campbell County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, but first, there must be nominations.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares a couple of ‘around town’ photos with us today.

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TOP PHOTO: State Rep. Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, has been endorsed by the Tennessee Right to Life Political Action Committee for his commitment to protecting the lives of unborn children in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – State Rep. Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, has been endorsed by the Tennessee Right to Life Political Action Committee for his commitment to protecting the lives of unborn children in Tennessee.

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TOP PHOTO: Campbell County Director of Schools Jennifer Fields announces principals and assistant principals for the upcoming school year.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – Campbell County Director of Schools Jennifer Fields announces the principals and assistant principals for the new school year for the 13 county schools.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – The call of a possible 10-49 driver (driving while drunk) came in to La Follette Police Central Dispatch at 1:39 Tuesday afternoon. Soon LPD Officer Aaron Adkins spotted the black box style Scion with black wheels on East Central Avenue and pulled over the compact car.

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NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – Tennessee Republican lawmakers this year approved a variety of new laws impacting Tennessee’s public schools that will go into effect Friday, July 1, 2022 – the beginning of the new fiscal year. Among these include legislation that will alleviate school staffing challenges, ensure fairness in girls’ sports, and prohibit school computers from accessing obscene materials.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – A light agenda awaits the LaFollette City Council at the next regular scheduled meeting; Tue., July 5. At yesterday afternoon’s workshop, City Administrator Stan Foust welcomed LaFollette Police Captain Steve Wallen back to work after being off on administrative leave. Foust reported that Wallen was cleared of any criminal act. The full story on Captain Wallen is found HERE.

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