Jacksboro bound traffic on the four lane was temporarily backed up

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- There was a major traffic jam (5:30pm) on the four lane, Jacksboro bound side due to a motorcycle wreck with injury in front of the Walmart. The scene has since been cleared.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- LISTEN HERE for the fun of Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 The 70s as it trips back to September 14, 1974, Saturday at 7 pm over WLAF radio. The fun three hours of memories are brought to you by Maynard’s Auto Parts and State Representative Dennis Powers.

Wrong place, wrong time for wanted fugitive

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Sheriff’s Det. Sgt. Jackie Heatherly had perfect timing when he pulled into Big’s Git-n-Go Wednesday night about 7pm. He immediately noticed a woman whom he believed had an outstanding, and it was soon verified by Central Dispatch that she was wanted on a warrant out of Anderson County.

Here are some events of interest we think you’d like to know about

By Matthew Moore

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF) – There’s always something fun or interesting going on in Campbell County, and you can view it all right here!

TOP GRAPHIC IS COURTESY OF TNGENWEB

It’s a 7pm kick-off in Region 3-AAAAA match-up between Campbell County and Knoxville Central

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- For the first time in more than a decade, Campbell and Central are back in the same football region (district). Tonight’s Cougars-Knoxville Central meeting comes after neither has played each other since the 2016 season, a 17-14 home win by Campbell. Central finished runner up in the state championship that season with a 12 & 3 mark while the Cougars were 8 & 3.

“It’s a great football team we’re about to play,” said Campbell Head Coach Taylor Ownbey.

Heather Chadwell is the new Executive Director of Postmark LaFollette

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Effective September 4, 2025, Heather Chadwell assumed the position of Executive Director of Postmark LaFollette. Over the past 22 months, Heather has continued to take on various aspects of Postmark’s day-to-day operations, helping us maintain our presence in the community. We are happy to continue our ability to “grow our own” and promote those who are strong components of our core group. Heather has participated in Leadership Campbell County and attended several STEM and STEAM Workshops, as well as culinary workshops, and continues to develop our Enrichment Program.

The ceremony is scheduled for 6:35pm before the Campbell-Central football game

JACKBORO, TN (WLAF)- It’s only fitting to have a welcome sign to John T. “Jack” Reynolds Field, and one was constructed this summer at the entrance to the field named after Jack Reynolds. The Reynolds arch will be officially dedicated this evening in a 6:35 ceremony at the Campbell County High School football field.

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in a special called session on Thursday afternoon to discuss Phase 2 of the Caryville Cares Playground. The town received a grant with a match of $77,000 from the town for the project three years ago.

By Charlotte Underwood

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

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- LaFollette Library has started its first ever Junior Librarian Program.

LaFollette Librarian Nancy Green said she was excited to introduce the very first ever Junior Librarians for the LaFollette Public Library for September.

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- A farmers’ market could be coming to Main Street in Caryville soon. At yesterday afternoon’s Caryville Planning Commission meeting, the board approved a site plan for Kevin Ward to build a 22 ft x 60 ft open shed that would house a farmers’ market across from his current store on Main Street.

Connect HERE to watch anytime; the WATCH link is on the top page black tab of WLAF’s website

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Thanks to the genius of Todd Overbay and the late Frank Payne, the WLAF – Ben Rogers Building Camera became a reality and is now showing you live looks of Downtown La Follette. Terry’s Pharmacy is the sponsor for the WLAF – Ben Rogers Building Camera.

JELLICO, TN (WLAF)- The Jellico Veterans Breakfast is Saturday at the Newcomb Baptist Church.

‘He’s such a great man’- Campbell County High School Principal Ben Foust

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The refurbished Field House that sits atop The Hill at the Campbell County High Football Field was officially named the Jim Pierce Field House on Thursday afternoon. Pierce, now retired, was a coach, director of athletics and assistant principal at CCHS for 35 years; the longest tenured A-D in school history.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE.