“Make it a Grand Week”- Olivia Lobertini, The Grand on Central

Cub Scouts from Pack 108, Pack 134 and Scouts BSA Troop 435 travel to American Museum of Science

A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central.

Last weekend, Scouts from all over Campbell County traveled to the American Museum of Science and Energy and the K-25 History Center.

By Charlotte Underwood

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- On Saturday, November 22, Scouts from all over Campbell County traveled to the American Museum of Science and Energy and the K-25 History Center.

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What’s the next move in JES gymnasium project saga

Special called meeting announced to discuss, take any action on beleaguered project

This file photo was taken last month at the project site.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Board of Education will meet in a Special Called meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., in the lower courtroom of the courthouse in Jacksboro, Tennessee.  

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Still a lot to do on General Stiner Hwy to meet TDOT’s goal

Hwy 63 widening project, east of Lafollette, set a Fall of 2025 timeline for its completion

TOP PHOTO: This TDOT sign is near the intersection of General Carl W. Stiner Highway and Petrey Road.

This is a look at the roadway via Eagle I close to where Phase 1 and 2 connect near the intersection of Woodson Lane and Frontier Road. 

By Charlie Hutson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- After five years, there is some light at the end of the tunnel for the thousands of people who travel General Carl W. Stiner Highway (SR 63). 

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The first week of December weather offers a taste of winter

Tuesday will open a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow along with fog

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Today, there’ll be sunshine with a high of 45 as dry conditions persist until the evening hours. It’ll be mostly sunny early, with increasing high and mid-level clouds through the day. Another system will bring gusty mountain winds and widespread rain to Campbell County and the area tonight through Tuesday. We cannot rule out seeing Tuesday begin with a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow as temps hold steady in the 30s. Rain and wintry mix chances diminish once we clear lunch time on Tuesday.

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Campbell County Marriages Nov. 24-28, 2025

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Each week, WLAF publishes the names of couples who have applied for a marriage license in the last week.

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InterFaith Health Center hosts community open house

KNOXVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) — InterFaith Health Center recently opened the doors at its new facility, and now the patients, potential patients, community partners and the public are getting a chance to walk through the new facility and see for themselves everything InterFaith has to offer.

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Shop Local Challenge Giveaway is in its final day today

Woodson’s Cash Stores, PCUD-La Follette, Chamber of Commerce Office are entry locations

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- “We are excited to announce our 2025 Shop Local Challenge Giveaway,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

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Postmark LaFollette presents “The Grinch”

The first performance is Friday

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL WLAF)- Postmark LaFollette presents “The Grinch” as the Postmark Winter Play. It stars an all-local cast of talented young actors performing a Dr. Seuss classic.

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December calendar of meetings is released

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County’s first meeting of December is Monday.

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Cumberland Equipment is now open in its new location

TOP PHOTO: Cumberland Equipment is now open across the four lane from its former location.

Today is opening day for Cumberland Equipment at Old Woodson’s/former IGA on the four lane

Dixie Chopper now has a larger showroom at Cumberland Equipment.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Cumberland Equipment is moving. Starting today, the store will be in the Old IGA building.

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Snickers, Hershey are “Pets of the Week”
Meet Snickers (above) and Hershey (below) the sweetest sisters around.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Meet Snickers and Hershey the sweetest sisters around.

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Here’s what’s happening in December at the Senior Center

The activities and menu calendars are available below

The Senior Citizens Center is on South 8th Street at East Central Avenue.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Monday opens a new week and month, and activities are scheduled at the Senior Citizens Center.

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Bids sought for CCHS multi-use sports facility

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Department of Finance is pleased to invite qualified bids for the construction of a new 9,000 SF multi-use Indoor Sports Facility at Campbell County High School for the Campbell County Board of Education.

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Second injury crash on West Central Avenue this week

The other was a few feet up the road on Wednesday

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- There was a two vehicle accident with injury around 1pm Saturday on West Central Avenue in La Follette. The wreckage ended up in front of the Main Street Shell. East bound lanes traffic was diverted by way of South 5th and Depot Streets. West bound traffic was down to one lane.

Traffic coming into La Follette was sent off West Central Avenue onto South 5th Street.
A Ford dually collided with a Volkswagen CUV.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 11/29/2025 – 1:30PM-UPDATED 11/29/2025-5PM)

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