By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- County commissioners met on Monday evening in a brief special-called meeting to discuss and take action on the airport mega project. Commissioners approved several motions upon the recommendation of the airport committee, which met earlier in the afternoon. All motions were unanimously approved by the nine members of the commission present at the special-called meeting.

TOP PHOTO: County commissioners held a special called meeting on Monday to take action on the Airport Mega Project.

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– The  Tennessee Department of Health  (TDH) joins community health centers, like Community Health of East Tennessee (CHET), across the state in celebrating  National Health Center Week, Aug. 2, to Aug. 8, 2026, recognizing the vital role community health centers play in providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare. 

“Since it’s National Health Center Week, we’re celebrating today, Tuesday, and Thursday. Mayor Jack Lynch will be at the clinic today around 10am. There’ll be vendors there, too,” said Penny Etter, Chief Operations Officer at CHET).

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It’s the first Tuesday of August signaling the annual National Night Out. La Follette Police and Fire along with the City host the community for a night of coming together.

TOP PHOTO: WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares this NNO photo from 2025 of La Follette Police Officers and Chief Matthew Forsyth (far right).

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The 2,700 City of LaFollette garbage customers could pay more for having their garbage picked up every week. How much more has not been decided. However, a resolution to raise the rates is on the agenda for today’s (Tuesday) regular monthly City of La Follette meeting at 5:30pm at city hall.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)— On Monday, a Campbell County woman was sentenced to 25 years for Aggravated Child Abuse. District Attorney General Jared Effler announced that Holly Daugherty has been sentenced to 25 years in the Tennessee Department of Correction following her convictions for three counts of Aggravated Child Abuse of a Child Under Eight Years of Age.

HERE is a related story from WLAF.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The Ridgeview Mobile Health Clinic is providing services on Tuesdays in Campbell County. However, there are some key things to know:

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)–  State Representative Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, is congratulating volunteer fire departments across Campbell, Union and Claiborne counties for receiving state grant funding through the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance  to strengthen emergency response capabilities and help protect communities across Tennessee.

TOP PHOTO: Left to right: Nick Nelson, Daniel Lawson, Dennis Powers, Don McGuire, Patrick Jaynes, Emily McCaul, Pat Gibson, Chelsea Merrell, Jack Lynch, Marisol Torres, Allen Hawk and Kirk Morris. In this WLAF file photo from February 2026, State Representative Dennis Powers was on hand for a grant presentation to members of the Campbell County Rural Fire Service. (PHOTO COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Early voting concluded Saturday. The fourteen day total from early voting fell short by 718 votes in comparison to the 2022 August early voting, 3,576 to 4,394 (2022).

On Friday, 409 votes were cast with 208 cast on Saturday.

Below is a look at the August 6, 2026, sample ballot and polling locations. Polls open Thursday, August 6, at 9am and close at 8pm.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- “Pullin’ in the Valley” is back. On Sat. Aug. 8, the tractors will return to Greeneview Farms Market for the evening. Admission is $10 per car. There is a $10 hook fee.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- A Monday morning accident has resulted in a road closure. Just before 9am a small SUV and a truck were involved in a head on collision. The road is blocked as crews treat one injured person and as they clear the scene. The LaFollette Police, LaFollette Fire and Campbell County EMS are on scene.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Dennis Powers is running for re-election for State Representative of District 36 which includes Campbell, Union and Claiborne Counties.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette is now accepting bids for the rehabilitation of one home through its THDA HOME Program rehabilitation grant project.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 08/4/2026- 6AM)

Jayden Kitts signs her letter of commitment to play for King University at Bristol

By Clayton Carroll

BRISTOL, TN (WLAF) – Jayden Kitts, the Lady Cougar senior basketball guard, committed to play basketball at King University in Bristol, Tennessee. 

TOP PHOTO: King University Assistant Coach Reagan McCray, King signee Jayden Kitts and King Head Coach Josh Thompson.