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Open Arms Ministry served 20,000+ individuals in 2025; half Campbell County’s population
By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Commission Chairman Johnny Bruce spoke at Monday’s County Commission meeting, encouraging everyone that can to support area food pantry Open Arms Ministry.
“I went by there today and the amount of people that they serve is a large number and I would just ask anyone, the public, grocery stores, whoever, if you have some canned goods or whatever, that you would like to donate, please do so, this is a good organization,” Bruce said. Bruce said when he stopped by on Monday, there “was a line of people lined up to get food.”
(more…)Several candidates are running unopposed
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- With a local primary election on the horizon in May, the landscape for this election season is different like no other since 1996; the last time there was a local primary. The ballot for May is set, and we have the match-ups below and which election or elections each candidate will participate.
There are several candidates running unopposed. They are Joe Coker for County Attorney, Monty Bullock for Trustee, Bobby Vann for Circuit Court Clerk, Brittany Miller Foust for Register of Deeds, Jeffrey Miller for District 1 School Board, Ronnie Lasley for School Board District 4 and Crystal Creekmore for District 5 School Board, Barney Cox for 1st District Constable, Don E. Farmer for 2nd District Constable, Johnny Jones for Constable- 3rd District and Dewey Madison for 4th District Constable.
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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.
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By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- County Commissioners passed a resolution on Monday evening in support of Campbell County’s Veterans and the Veterans Affairs office.
(more…)Howard, Ray Gross’s team, and Texas, Jason Freeman’s team, won in the First Four
DAYTON, OHIO (WLAF)- The field of players (fans) and teams is set in WLAF’s Final Four Fun Run, and the tourney continues tonight with the second day of the First Four.
Monty Bullock has the Prairie View Panthers/Lehigh Mountain Hawks winner while Jared Cantrell gets the winner of the Miami, Ohio, Redhawks/SMU Mustangs game. Both games are tonight at UD Arena.
Ray Gross opened the action on Tuesday and has the winner of UMBC, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and Howard game. Howard came away the winner 86-83, and Howard is Ray’s team for the field of 64. Howard is at Washington, D.C., and represents the MEAC, the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference. In the night cap on night one, Jason Freeman gets the winner of the SEC’s Texas Longhorns from Austin and the ACC’s North Carolina State Wolfpack of Raleigh. Jason’s team for the field of 64 is Texas as the Longhorns held off NC State 68-66.
Good luck and have fun!
| First Four | ||||
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| Date | Time (ET) | Network | Matchup | Site |
| Wed. March 18 | 6:40 p.m. | truTV | (16) Lehigh vs. (16) Prairie View | UD Arena | Dayton, OHUniversity of Dayton |
| Wed. March 18 | 9:15 p.m. | truTV | (11) Miami (Ohio) vs. (11) SMU | UD Arena | Dayton, OHUniversity of Dayton |
JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The notice is for only the 2023 delinquent taxpayers that own real property who may not have been served with process. See the full listing below:
(more…)Register at 423.562.0908, and ask for Pat
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Looking for a chance to reverse your diabetes and be free of it permanently? Would you like to eat less processed food and get help with high blood pressure? The Reverse your Diabetes classes may just be what you need.
A six-week Reverse your Diabetes class will soon be held at Roane State Community College in La Follette. That’s from Thu., April 2 through Thu., May 7. The class runs from 6pm to 8pm on Thursdays, and the class is free.
You’ll receive an information book along with a workbook. You’ll also learn about new, quick and easy recipes. This is not just a diet, but it is a way to learn how to eat correctly.
Call Linda at 865-963-6788 or Pat at 423-562-0908 to register. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 03/18/2026-6AM)
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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Thanks to the genius of Todd Overbay and the late Frank Payne, the WLAF’s Ben Rogers Building Camera became a reality and is now showing you live looks of Downtown La Follette. Terry’s Pharmacy is the sponsor for the WLAF Ben Rogers Building Camera.
(more…)Tim Short Ford of La Follette is the April sponsor
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- At the Monday evening County Commission meeting, County Mayor Jack Lynch announced that the next Veteran’s Appreciation breakfast will be Saturday, April 4, starting at 8am, at the Jacksboro First Baptist Church.
(more…)Lots of activities are planned for Friday, Saturday and beyond. See details below.
By Matthew Moore
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF) – There’s always something fun or interesting going on in Campbell County, and you can learn about it all right here!
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JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- “Join us this week, Thursday, March 19, for the March Chamber Coffee Connection hosted by Chamber Citadel Partner Builtwell Bank,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
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NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– State Rep. Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, has been elected to serve as the chairman of the Tennessee-Ireland Trade Commission.
(more…)Campbell High alum makes stops at four Campbell County elementary schools
JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– Local airline pilot Noah Smith recently dedicated two full days to visiting four Campbell County elementary schools—Caryville, Jacksboro, LaFollette, and Valley View—during Read Across America Week.
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