WLAF looks back at the stories making headlines in October, November and December

TOP PHOTO: Lifestar marked 10 years in Campbell County in October. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- With 2024 ending today, WLAF is looking back at the stories we shared with you.

OCTOBER

Early voting for the November Election set new voter turn out records. CLICK HERE for more information.

UT LIFESTAR marked 10 years in Campbell County. For the full story CLICK HERE.

Campbell Unite anti-drug coalition received a $50K grant. For the full story CLICK HERE.

NOVEMBER

 Authorities investigated the fourth death of the year at the Campbell County Jail. CLICK HERE for more information.

Veterans struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues can now receive help from the court system. In honor of Veterans Day 2024, Eighth Judicial District Criminal Court Judge Zachary R. Walden has announced the launch of a Veterans Treatment Court, designed to address the unique challenges faced by veterans who struggle with mental health issues and substance abuse. For the full story CLICK HERE.

The Campbell County Senior Center celebrated a milestone of 50 years on Wed., Nov. 6. For more information CLICK HERE.

DECEMBER

Dolly’s Imagination Library marked 22 years in Campbell County. CLICK HERE for the full story.

McDonald’s is coming to LaFollette. The City of LaFollette and the international fast food favorite engaged in extended discussions about the project, according to City of LaFollette Administrator Stan Foust. The project has been in progress for most of 2024 with only a few details left to finalized as the year drew to a close. CLICK HERE for the full story.

A construction project at TCACT will double the technical college’s size from its current 48,000 square feet to 96,000 square feet and will provide room for additional programs and student growth. For more information CLICK HERE.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 12/31/2024- 6AM)

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