
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, 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.
(more…)‘In 2013, I think the citizens made it clear with their response’- Commissioner Zach Marlow

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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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:
(more…)Former Voice of the Cougars and former Cougar Head Football Coach Steve Pebley passes

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.
(more…)With a DUI charge pending, Mendy Roberts is facing another DUI charge

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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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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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.
(more…)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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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.
(more…)Proceeds will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Campbell County

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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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.
(more…)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.
Late night rescue effort was successful

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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