Tenth annual Sporting Clays Tournament fundraiser held earlier this month

KODAK, TN. (WLAF)- On Oct. 2 and 3, Eighth Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler and staff, in partnership with the Children’s Centers of the 8th Judicial District, hosted the 10th Annual Dixie Roofing Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament at Iron Mountain Sporting Clays in Kodak. The event was to raise money to support the Children’s Centers of the Eighth Judicial District, comprised of Campbell, Claiborne, Fentress, Scott, and Union counties. With 158 teams and 611 individual shooters participating, this year’s event was the largest to date, and the largest tournament ever hosted at Iron Mountain.

Navigating your way through open enrollment season is challenging, and Hugh Neil is ready to help you

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – The man with the Medicare answers is in his office Friday. Insurance Agent Hugh Neil is ready to answer your questions helping you find your way to the plan that balances your cost with your risk.

Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, known as the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan annual election period, annual enrollment period or AEP, is taking place this year starting today, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2025.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- A non-profit organization is helping dogs live freely. ChainFree Campbell County is building fences for dogs who are living their lives on a chain.

ChainFree Campbell County is committed to ending continuous, unattended tethering of dogs in the community.

Begins at 5pm followed by workshop at 5:30pm

CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Town of Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special called meeting Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., at the Caryville Municipal Building.

You are encouraged to enter a float, an ATV, a golf cart or a Jeep

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Ed Housley is the chairman of the Veterans Day Parade Committee, and he and committee members are searching for creative individuals. If that’s you, and you have access to a Jeep, ATV or golf cart, then here’s your chance to win some cash.

The event starts at noon at Shelter 5 at Cove Lake State Park

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell Outdoor Recreation Association‘s (CORA) Annual Fundraiser Barbecue is scheduled for noon to whenever it’s finished on Saturday, October 25, at Cove Lake State Park Shelter 5. Members and non-members are welcome.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF) – The annual Harvest Party at Greeneview Farms Market is back for the third year.

On Sat. Oct. 18, from 4pm to 9pm there will be music, food, hayrides and everything fall.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF) -The Campbell County Finance Department has a job opening for an Accounts Payable Clerk.

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.

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of September. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today reported that total September tax revenues were $2.2 billion, $20.6 million more than the budgeted estimate and $1.3 million more than September 2024. The total tax growth rate for the month was 0.06 percent.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The Animal Hospital of Campbell County has a job opening.

Lots of activities are planned for Friday, Saturday and beyond. See details below.

By Matthew Moore

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

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.

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.