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.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Mark your calendars for CASA of Campbell County’s 25th Annual Bluegrass Breakdown set for Saturday, July 11, at the Ball Farm Event Center. Doors open at 4pm with music from the git-go with The Lonesome Steel Rails opening the fun event. The festivities run till 7:30pm.

WHITE OAK, TN (WLAF)- The life of a child hung in the balance as first responders rushed to its aid late Saturday night.

HARROGATE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- What a weekend! Drawings at the Tennessee Lottery over the weekend created thousands of winners, including several who won especially big. 

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- A Friday afternoon wreck sent one person to the hospital by way of a medical helicopter.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Name recognition is everything in a political campaign. And when you want your name out there you work with the best to do that.

If you want like help in getting your name and platform out there, WLAF is ready to go to work for you today.

Vote in the WLAF-Jake Miller Sports poll right now and/or call us Thu., at 6pm, 423.562.1450

By Matthew Moore

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Jake Miller, host of Jake Miller Sports Talk on WLAF, is asking you to share your opinion on what would be a potentially major shift in middle school athletics for Jacksboro and La Follette Middle Schools with a merger of the sports programs.

The poll is below.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A man hiding behind a bush in the area of Freeman Corner was noticed by La Follette Police Sgt. Dillon Marney while on routine patrol. It was Wednesday at 12:38am when the sergeant turned his cruiser around and drove over to the corner.

Next checkpoint is set for July 3 on Demory Road at the White Bridge-Lonas Young Park

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Tennessee Highway Patrol Troopers are concentrating their efforts on vehicles being operated by drivers who are driving impaired/driving under the influence in the State of Tennessee. The June THP Sobriety Checkpoints held in Campbell County, June 5 and 19 on Demory Road at the White Bridge-Lonas Young Park, did not come across any DUI drivers deeming the checkpoints successful.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A special called La Follette Council meeting is planned for Monday at City Hall.

Resolution 2026-07 pertaining to La Follette Utility Board members and the appointment of LUB board members.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-06/20/2026-9AM-PAID)

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- CASA of Campbell County (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is having its newest court advocate sworn in by General Sessions Judge Bill Jones today. “Today’s swearing in of Linda Granado means more children that are going through the court system for abuse and neglect will have someone to be a voice for them in court,” said CASA Executive Director Jan Jones.

Six couples apply for a marriage license

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

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Margaret Ayers was celebrated on Saturday afternoon at the La Follette Church of God. The celebration marked her 90th birthday. “They say I’m 90, but I don’t believe it,” laughed Margaret Ayers. Ayers adds that she’s had a blessed life.

TOP PHOTO: Margaret Ayers visits with Carolyn Dent (right) during Ayers birthday celebration on Saturday.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Meet Chupa. Fast, fun, and full of personality, Chupa is a young pup who loves to play, make friends, and keep the good times rolling.