Rodney Dunham is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the week

By Charlotte Underwood

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF) -Educators make a difference in students’ lives every day. For many students, having a school employee who cares and goes that extra mile can be the difference in a successful education and graduation. We’ve all had that teacher, or school employee who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute all of our hardworking educators with a weekly feature.

Rodney Dunham is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week. He teaches Computer Technology at Jellico High School.

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LaFollette welcomes McDonald’s to town
Murial Joe Orick

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF) – Yesterday, McDonald’s opened for business. Murial Joe Orick was the first customer through the door. Orick is a longtime customer of the chain. He even had a photo of himself with Ronald McDonald he showed to store employees.

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Commission hears request to hold public hearing on Landfill

‘In 2013, I think the citizens made it clear with their response’- Commissioner Zach Marlow

Tourism Not Trash: WLAF File Photo from a 2013 Public Hearing regarding a landfill proposed in the White Oak Area.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- At Monday’s Commission workshop, Bill Manfull addressed commissioners, saying he was applying to put a landfill in the county “near” the White Oak area and requesting the county hold a public hearing on it so he could “educate the public about the benefits.”

Manfull told Commissioners he spoke with the planning board several weeks ago and was told that the “county doesn’t want a landfill” after that meeting.

“So, I’m coming back to you to formally request to have a public hearing on it through the Jackson Law and do it step by step,” Manfull said.

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Five given prison sentences for drug crimes

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- On Sept. 15, 2025 and Oct. 6, Eighth Judicial District Judge Zachary R. Walden sentenced the following offenders to Tennessee Department of Correction custody:

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‘Holy moly whatta ball game’- Steve Pebley over WLAF

Former Voice of the Cougars and former Cougar Head Football Coach Steve Pebley passes

This fun photo is courtesy of Dwayne Kitts and was snapped in circa 1997 during the District 3-AAA Basketball Tournament at Central High School at Knoxville. The WLAF Channel 12 Sports Network was comprised of Steve Pebley (left), then Jerry Summers, Ed Woods and Kitts.

By Jim Freeman

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Steve Pebley, a longtime and beloved on-air personality on WLAF, passed away Tuesday night. Pebley was heard for years on WLAF Radio and Television, most often on a Campbell High sports broadcast.

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Woman, charged with DUI, almost home when she wrecked

With a DUI charge pending, Mendy Roberts is facing another DUI charge

This is a file photo of the home at 410 South Avenue where a woman crashed an SUV in to on Tuesday night.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The call of a wreck with possible injury was investigated by La Follette Police Officer Aidyn Fudala late Tuesday night on South Avenue.

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Campbell United Resource Fair is Sat., Oct. 18

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Campbell United, Campbell County’s anti-drug coalition, will be holding its second Community Resource Fair on October 18th at the LaFollette Church of God from 11am to 2 pm.

 The coalition members met at TCAT on Thursday at noon for its October meeting. Organizers discussed plans for the upcoming Resource Fair.

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Workshop set for Town of Caryville for Monday

CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Town of Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will conduct a workshop session on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

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Rain’s on the way; not just yet, maybe by Sunday

Sun and 70s highlight Thursday’s weather, and it will be breezy at times

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Dry and mild conditions continue today with cooler overnight lows in northeastern areas of Tennessee. Patchy frost is possible.

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The Critter Cupboard needs supplies

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Critter Cupboard is in urgent need of donations specifically dog food, cat food, and litter to continue its mission of helping pets stay in loving homes with full bellies.

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Time to cruise-in for a good cause

Proceeds will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Campbell County

Here’s a look at the July Cruise-In at Sidelines Bar & Grill (PHOTO COURTESY OF SIDELINES)

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Oct. 18 offers a chance to raise money for a local cause and have some fun. Detailed Automotive is hosting a cruise in at Sidelines Bar and Grill from 2pm to 6pm. Proceeds will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Campbell County.

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‘Pullin in the Valley’ comes to Greeneview Farms Market

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Greeneview Farms Market is bringing a new event to the valley. On Fri. Oct. 24 ‘Pullin in the Valley’ will start at 7pm with gates opening at 6pm.

The truck pull offers multiple classes including a kids peddle pull.

Admission is $15 with no admission for children 3 and under.  To enter call 423- 912-0108.

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Notice given in estate of Freda Pancheta Faulkner

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Notice is hereby given that on October 10 of 2025 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Freda Pancheta Faulkner, who died 6/19/2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Campbell County Chancery
Court of Campbell County, Tennessee.

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Rescuer lowered 150-feet into cave to save hunting dog

Late night rescue effort was successful

Crews set up a rope system lowering a rescuer into the cave. He was lowered about 150-feet down to the dog.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Members of the La Follette Rescue Squad and Campbell County Rural Fire Service come through for a hunter and his dog.

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