JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The phones at the Campbell County Circuit Court Clerks are not working. The provider has been notified and will hopefully have them restored soon, according to Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk Bobby Vann.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 5/18/2026- 11:05AM)

An elderly male died from injuries sustained in a wreck at Elkins Road and the four lane

CAYRVILLE, TN (WLAF)- A two vehicle crash occurred just after 9am Monday near the Elkins Road stop light on the four lane.

Caryville Fire and Police and Campbell EMS, along with other agencies, responded.

Joanna Underwood chosen as one of 12 artists in six-state region to receive food pathways grant

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.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County resident Joanna Underwood was recognized by South Arts with an Emerging Artist grant for her work in traditional food pathways.

By Joe Herrell, Training Officer-Campbell EMS

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- This year’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” perfectly represents the teamwork and dedication seen every day across Campbell County’s emergency services system.

Campbell County is fortunate to be served by some of the most dedicated emergency medical providers anywhere in the country. During EMS Week, we pause to recognize the Emergency Medical Responders (EMR), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Advanced EMTs, Paramedics, and Critical Care Paramedics who answer the call day and night to care for our friends, neighbors, and families during some of life’s worst moments.

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- At Thursday’s Joint Economic Community Development meeting, board chairman Jay Willoughby asked area mayors to give updates on what was going on in their communities, as well as “positive things that have happened over the past few years.”

County Mayor Jack Lynch spoke about positives and updates briefly saying that the mayor’s office had been busy and that Campbell County had been growing.

TDOT to suspend all lane closure activity for the holiday weekend

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– Road Construction will not delay motorists traveling Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Friday, May 22, through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for the record-breaking number of motorists expected to take a road trip in the state during the holiday weekend.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- May is your opportunity to register your child for Pre-K in Campbell County Schools. Your student must be four years old before or by August 15, 2026.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 05/18/2026- 6AM)

Special called meeting to vote on first reading of new budget needs to be set

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- On Thursday afternoon, the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in a special called workshop to discuss the 2026-27 budget with Aldermen Josh Monday and Aldermen Jordan Cross absent. The only item on the agenda was to discuss personnel pay. The workshop lasted approximately two hours.

The record Keen broke in February 2015 had stood for more than 60 years

NASHVILLE, TN- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has confirmed that a new state record for a Largemouth Bass has been established, breaking the previous mark, which was set more than 11 years ago by Campbell County High School Fishing Coach Gabe Keen. “Records are made to be broken. Catching the state record was an amazing experience that led to a lot of good opportunities,” said Keen.

Adult animals adoption fees are “name your price” through May on approved applications

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet Grunkle Stan, a 70 pound certified goofball with a heart just as big as his blocky head.

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Postmark LaFollette Director Heather Chadwell guest spoke at Tuesday’s Campbell County Rotary Club luncheon held at the LaFollette Methodist Church.

Chadwell spoke about Knoxville’s Little Chef, Big Change program.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Marvin Rutherford is the new Head Coach of the Valley View Lady Bobcats basketball team. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-05/18/2026-6AM-PHOTO SUBMITTED)

Chamber of Commerce & Tourism ribbon cutting marks the occasion

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- “Congratulations to My Genesis Health Care, Cumberland Village, on your Chamber Ribbon Cutting and your Official Certification by the American Heart Association,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.