LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Welcome Home, Coach Greg Vincent! ❤️

After six months of hospitalization following his tree stand accident, Greg Vincent is finally coming home to Campbell County.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Mark Cain, CEO of Tennova La Follette Medical Center, and the more than 400 employees of Tennova La Follette Medical Center celebrate the 70th year of the hospital today, July 15, 2026. For the past 15 years, Cain has been charged with leading the La Follette Medical Center, and he counts it as a real blessing for he and the LMC staff to take care of friends and family all around.

TOP PHOTO: Here is a photo, taken on July 14, 2026, of upwards of 60 employees, out of 425, who are carrying on the legacy of those who founded the hospital in La Follette back in 1956.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- On Tuesday morning, Campbell County Director of Schools Charlotte McCoy accepted a check for $119,810.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- During the public input portion at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, Emily Gaylor asked the board about the budget amendment that it was voting on that evening for $99,180 to replace a water heater/ boiler at Valley View Elementary School.

TOP PHOTO: Emily Gaylor addressed school board members briefly on Tuesday evening, asking about the budget amendment to replace the boiler system at Valley View.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The board of directors of the La Follette Utilities Board announces a special called meeting for Friday at 2pm.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Republican Jimmy Jeffries is that worker and leader. With a proven work ethic and a commitment to getting things done, Jimmy understands what it takes to move our county forward. He’s focused on strengthening vital services, supporting our communities, and making sure every citizen is served, every day, every time.

Join Noah Smith for Coffee with the Candidate This Thursday at Katie’s Restaurant

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF) -You’re invited to join Republican candidate for Tennessee House District 36, Noah Smith, for Coffee with the Candidate this Thursday morning at Katie’s Restaurant.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- For 25 years, Republican Maria Partin has proudly served the people of Campbell County with professionalism, integrity, and a servant’s heart.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Divorces are public record.

They are public because divorces have an effect on a number of legal affairs. Property ownership, debts, taxes, etc. can all be affected when a couple divorces.

In its continuing effort to provide news that has implications on the community, WLAF publishes divorces each Wednesday.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Jimmy Jefferies for County Mayor.

Over the past 28 years, he has served the community in numerous capacities. He worked as a police officer for the City of LaFollette, served as a detective with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department, and then returned to the City of LaFollette to serve as Chief of Police and City Administrator. In his role as City Administrator, he learned how to manage budgets, secure grants, and oversee the general operations of local government. He now works for the Tennessee Department of Safety.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the City of LaFollette Planning Commission will begin receiving qualification statements from interested individuals for services related to becoming a LaFollette Planning Commission Member to the LaFollette Planning Commission Board.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- National Rifle Association members in Tennessee announce that State Representative Dennis Powers has received the NRA endorsement for the 2026 Tennessee Primary Election.

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Congrats to a Tennessee Lottery Powerball winner in Knoxville, who matched four numbers plus the Powerball to win $50,000 from last night’s drawing (July 13, 2026).  

By Charlie Hutson and Jim Freeman

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- When city leaders started to talk about a city owned hospital, to keep down confusion with the other hospitals, they referred to it as the La Follette Municipal Hospital. Before the hospital opened, they decided to rename the hospital to something more pleasing to the community since it would serve the surrounding communities. The name was changed to La Follette Community Hospital.