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.

BY CHARLOTTE UNDERWOOD

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- The Children’s Center CEO celebrates 30 years.

“Service above Self” is a way of life for Campbell County Children’s Center CEO Tracie Davis who celebrated 30 years with the non-profit organization last week.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- It may have been the busiest holiday weekend ever for members of the Campbell County Rural Fire Service as crews responded to 13 calls.

TOP PHOTO: The weekend of calls answered by the CCRFS began with this pick-up truck versus telephone pole call on Friday.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Here’s a look at the August 6, 2026, sample ballot. Early voting begins on Friday, July 17.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7, is the last day to register to vote. Applications are available at the office of the Campbell County Election Commission at 129 Church Alley, Jacksboro, or you can register on demand here. 

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

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Heat, high humidity and a garage on fire, with a home just feet away, were the challenges firefighters with the Jacksboro Fire Department faced upon their 11:30pm arrival time to the south Jacksboro home.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- A warm week in the 80s, near average highs of 86, is here as humidity continues to run high. Each day and night brings the chance for showers and thunderstorms.

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.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency is now officially the Department of the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA), marking an organizational change that elevates emergency management to a cabinet-level department in Tennessee state government.

The Director of Campbell County Emergency Management Agency, now the Department of the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA), is Jay Muncy, II. Daniel Lawson is Muncy’s assistant TEMA director. 

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is hosting a most unique seminar through a game, Fraud and Scams Awareness Bingo. It’s set for Tuesday, July 7, at 10am.

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Cove Lake State Park hosts a Birds of Prey event Saturday at 4pm that is free and open to the public.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Myrtle’s Mutt of the Month for July is Foot Loose. U-S freedom is in the air and Foot Loose is ready to celebrate his own Independence Day.

LA FOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – The United States Semi quincentennial celebration continued Sunday night here in Campbell County with the annual City of La Follette-Woodson’s Mall Fireworks Show. The show was presented by La Follette’s very own Pyro Shows. The broadcast originated from the Jacksboro side of the Woodson’s Mall.

Watch HERE.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 7/06/2026-3AM)

NASHVILLE, TN. (WLAF)- As of July 1, a number of new laws went into effect in Tennessee. WLAF will be highlighting some of those bills. Today, is education and health.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Leaders with the City of La Follette will meet at 5:30pm, Tuesday, at City Hall for the regular monthly meeting. Here is the agenda.