By SUSAN SHARP
UPDATE: Gary Wayne Burris, 47, Caryville, has been identified as the Campbell County inmate that died this morning, according to the TBI.
JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- An inmate has died at the Campbell County Jail.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently at the jail conducting an investigation, according to Campbell County Sheriff Wayne Barton.
A preliminary briefing was given to Barton around 10:45am.
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Yoga with Hasu is business of the week; April marks 10th anniversaryAs Hasu likes to say, “Yoga is for everyone.”
TOP PHOTO: “Yoga is for Everyone” Young or old, beginner or advanced, there’s a class for you with Yoga for Hasu.
By Charlotte Underwood
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Yoga with Hasu is celebrating 10 years in business this month! Owner and Certified Yoga Instructor Hasu Douglas has a new studio location in the Food City Shopping Complex at Woodson’s Mall, and she invites you to come check out one of her many classes. Douglas offers classes for “all levels” from beginners to advanced. She has 11 classes total, including a senior’s class, men’s class, group classes, private classes, yoga for couples, yoga for kids and more! As Hasu likes to say, “Yoga is for everyone.”
“My oldest client is 88 years old and my youngest is two-years old and comes with his mother,” Hasu said.
Many of her clients are seniors. According to Hasu, yoga is great to improve balance and posture for people of all ages, but especially seniors.
(more…)Aylah McCullah ran away from home on Sunday, and a community is missing this young teen
If you have seen or know the whereabouts of Aylah McCullah (above), a missing white, 14-year old female, standing at five-feet seven and weighing 110 pounds, you are encouraged to call Det. Sgt. Jeremy Goins at the sheriff’s office 423.562.7446.
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – “We’ve not heard a peep from her,” said Bunny McCullah, mother of 14-year old Aylah McCullah.
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Campbell County Mayor Jack Lynch addresses the large crowd.
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Good food and good fellowship highlighted Thursday’s Chamber Coffee hosted by the La Follette Utilities Board (LUB). LUB is a Champion Partner member of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
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Next THP sobriety checkpoint is Friday on Towe String RoadBetween the railroad track and the convenience center
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Towe String Road, Friday, April 19, .01 of a mile south of Lawson Lane.
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Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show Sat. at Woodson’s MallSaturday, 11am-4pm, at Woodson’s Mall – Food City Center
By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – The chamber is devoted to supporting local businesses and promoting economic growth in the community, and the organization has lots of exciting things going on this spring including a Home and Garden Show.
According to Chamber Director Missy Tackett, this will be the first event of this type that the chamber has hosted, and they are “super excited about it.”
The Home and Garden Show is slated for Sat., April 20, and will be held at Food City Center at Woodson’s Mall.
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Campbell United’s Community Resource Fair is Saturday, 11am-2pmBy Charlotte Underwood
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Campbell County’s Drug Coalition, Campbell United, welcomes the community to a Resource Fair scheduled for Sat., April 20, at the LaFollette Church of God from 11 am till 2 pm. Come for a fun-filled day of food and information. There will be hot dogs and popcorn, along with free gifts and door prizes at each booth. More than 33 vendors will be on site representing their organizations.
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Powers big bill this year is the Elder Abuse Financial bill‘We’re getting some funds to help with flooding at White Oak’- State Representative Dennis Powers
NASHVILLE, TN (WLAF) – In his weekly “On the Way Back Home from Nashville” segment on WLAF, State Representative Dennis Powers explained that the 2024-2025 budget passed on the House floor.
TOP PHOTO: State Representative Dennis Powers addressing the crowd at December’s groundbreaking of United Rare Earths at the Collins Industrial Park at I-75 exit 141.
(more…)LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette is seeking bids for Dossett Lane Bridge project.
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The Pine Branch to host local Floral Pop UpLAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Tomorrow, Sat., April 20 from 2pm-6pm, Teague Valley Farms and Consider The Lilies will be popping up at The Pine Branch.
This is the perfect opportunity to snag a beautiful locally grown and designed bouquet and a last chance for all of the beautiful Spring bulbs like Tulips and Daffodils. The Irises are just budding and blooming so it will be the perfect combination to bring your home, or a loved one’s, joy and cheer.
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Visit 5-0 Fades to get ready for promCAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Prom is just around the corner.
If a trim or fade is needed for the special occasion, 5-0 Fades Barber Shop is here to help.
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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- This week’s listing has it all- space, convenient location and a pool.
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‘God’s given us a beautiful day’- Shirley Rogers, Hill & Valley Garden ClubThe City of La Follette officially opened its Dogwood Trails on Thursday
TOP PHOTO: Decades of Dogwood Trail openings have been begun with Shirley Rogers behind the mic, and Thursday’s annual event was no exception.
Campbell High Band Director Adam Wright directs Soul Man played by the Campbell Jazz Band.
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Thursday afternoon’s weather stole the show after last week’s original date to open La Follette’s Dogwood Trails was rained out. An appreciative crowd was on hand for the annual ceremony.
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Campbell Middle School Fishing team wins tourney on home lakeCougar Middle Schoolers take TBF Junior Tournament title held on Norris Lake at the White Bridge
TOP PHOTO: Kale Stiner and Grady Keen (right) came away champions.
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Coach Mike King’s Campbell Middle School Fishing team claims another victory. This one came on the Cougars home lake, Norris, at the White Bridge at Lonas Young Park.
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