A TDOT construction project that began last week runs through at least July

This work is on the south Cove Lake bridge, nearest I-75, on the Jacksboro side of the bridge.

CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – Crews with Jones Brothers Contractors are repairing the bridges that span Cove Lake on Hwy 25W (State Route 9) and Hwy 63. The repairs are both underneath, from a barge, and on top of the bridges on the decks. The first step is the underneath repairs followed by deck repairs. The deck repairs, the second step, are what will actually affect us, and it will force lane closures with traffic down to one lane in each direction.

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Demory Road road closure is between White Bridge and High Knob Road turn off, 8am until 3pm

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – La Follette Utilities (LUB) is performing utility work on Tuesday from 8am until 3pm forcing a portion of Demory Road to be temporarily closed.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – An appreciation dinner is being held on the last day of April, Tuesday, the 30th, at 6pm.

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More than 55 individuals are on today’s docket

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Below is today’s general sessions court docket.

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New pay rates, sign-on bonuses

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Thursday, May 2, from 3pm until 6pm, is when the Tennova-La Follette Medical Center hosts a career fair at the hospital.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette is seeking bids for Dossett Lane Bridge project.

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Follow the Cougars and Lady Cougars over WLAF

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 04/23/2024-6AM)

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – The Campbell County Board of Education Building Committee will meet on Thurs. , April 25 at 5pm in the lower level conference room of the Central Office.

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

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- The Caryville- Jacksboro Utilites Commission is seeking bids for a project in Caryville.

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NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – The fourteenth week of the second session of the 113th General Assembly is now complete. Session will adjourn very soon, so the focus of these last few days will be passing legislation on the Senate floor. Below is information on bills that I am sponsoring or supporting. 

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Aubrey Giles, left, and Isabelle Parks are Jellico High School Seniors who will be showcasing their art at the upcoming Art Show and silent auction on April 26th at the Jellico Community Center next to the library.

By Charlotte Underwood

JELLICO, TN (WLAF) – Jellico High School will be holding its Art Show on Friday, April 26th from 6 to 7 pm at the Community Center next to the library in downtown Jellico.

According to Jellico High School Art instructor Dee Day, this year’s show is going to be phenomenal and showcase the many talents of her students.

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A big event is planned and will start at noon

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF) – Finishing touches to the Caryville Cares Playground continued Monday and will again today. “I hope you plan to be at our grand opening,” said Brandon Johnson. Johnson is the president of the Caryville Cares Playground Organizing Committee. The grand opening of the inclusive playground is slated for Friday, April 26 at noon.

Friday is grand opening day.

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Meeting begins at 5pm at City Hall

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – The City of La Follette holds its next planning commission meeting on Thursday. See the agenda below.

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