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.

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- “I was just talking with an officer with the U-S Coast Guard,” said Amateur Radio Operator (Ham Radio) Johnny McDonald, call sign K4WND. There was a much bigger purpose behind Saturday’s annual Field Day at Cove Lake State Park than hams getting together, enjoying grilled burgers and hot dogs and talking on their amateur radios.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Not having license plate lights prompted a deputy to conduct a traffic stop just up the road from the County Highway Department.

By Charlotte Underwood

NEWCOMB, TN (WLAF)- Thursday marked a lifetime of giving back and helping others for Ed Bryant, the retiring director at the Crazy Quilt Appalachian Outreach Center in Newcomb. The center is part of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, which held a retirement party for Bryant, thanking him for his three decades of service. State Representative Dennis Powers attended the retirement party, reading a state proclamation in Bryant’s honor, recognizing his impact on the community.

TOP PHOTO: Director of the Crazy Quilt Appalachian Outreach Center in Newcomb Ed Bryant celebrated retirement on Thursday after 30 years of service at the nonprofit, with the last 16 years as the director. He is pictured with his wife Pat Bryant. The pair have been married for over 60 years.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- The weekend’s challenge of heavy rainfall and flooding is transitioning into a week of dangerously hot conditions with oppressive humidity beginning as soon as today.

It’s a foggy beginning to Monday, and with plenty of moisture in place, there is the outside chance of a passing shower or storm through the day. This mostly sunny, steamy day takes temps to 90 with a feels-like reading of 100-degrees.

MORLEY, TN (WLAF)- A major slide occurred after Sunday’s heavy rains forcing the closure of Highway 90, less than a mile up the mountain from Highway 25W (State Route 9).

The Duff Road, well south of the Morley turnoff onto Highway 90 from 25W, is an alternate route. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-06/28/2026-12:30PM-PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAFOLLETTE FIRE CHIEF JIMMY PACK-UPDATED 06/29/2026-3AM)

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares rain totals from midnight Saturday until 4:52pm Sunday. That’s 3.13 inched of rain. “Now that the sun has come out, I can watch the grass grow,” said Hutson on Sunday evening. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-06/28/2026-6PM)

By Charlie Hutson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Sunday morning started as a very wet and dreary day. But the plans for the flag retirement ceremony at East Lafollette Baptist Church (ELBC)were still a go, rain or shine. Although, due to the rough weather, the plans were adjusted to deal with the weather, the ceremony went off without a hitch. After all, the scout motto of “always be prepared” was on full display.

TOP PHOTO: Harper Cochran one of ELBC youth asked if she could help retire a flag and hands a flag to Troop 310 Assistant Scout Master Stewart Thacker.

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)- Big Dog. Big Heart. Big Opportunity. Meet Copenhagen a handsome young Great Dane who has one small problem… he’s simply too big for his kennel.

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Local ham radio operators, officially Amateur Radio, held their annual Field Day on Saturday at Shelter 1 on the grounds of Cove Lake State Park.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- On Monday June 29, 2026, the City of LaFollette Emergency Communications District will begin receiving qualification statements from interested individuals for services related to becoming a E-911 Board Member to the LaFollette E-911. The deadline to turn in the qualification statements is July 13, 2026, by 12pm. Late statements will not be accepted.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It was a fun week, along with great weather, last week for the youngsters attending Vacation Bible School at Ford Town Missionary Baptist Church. 

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 06/29/2026- 6AM)

JACKBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County School District invites proposals from licensed and qualified providers for professional services for speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy for students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Sealed proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM on July 21, 2026, at which time they will be opened at the County Finance Department.