CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County has a new mayor and 10 new county commissioners joining the 15 member board.

TOP PHOTO: Commissioner Dewayne Baird (L) was elected to serve a third time while Jerry Brown and Josh Etters (R) are new comers to the county commission. The trio join the other dozen commissioners in welcoming Jimmy Jeffries as mayor (red shirt).

See the photo gallery from WLAF’s Charlie Hutson HERE.

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It’s a battle of felines tonight – Cougars and Panthers kickoff at 7pm (time update) at Panther Field

By Clayton Carroll

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – The Cougars travel to Barbourville, Kentucky, for their second scrimmage of the pre-season. Campbell fell to Seymour in the opening scrimmage 21-0.

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By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The election results are in, and Campbell County voters have chosen their elected officials. It was a close race in multiple categories, with a new County Mayor being elected, along with a new 36^th district State Representative. It was a very tight race for county mayor with Jimmy Jeffries receiving 3,490 votes to incumbent Jack Lynch’s 3,439 votes.

TOP PHOTO: Circuit Court Clerk Bobby Vann with WLAF’s Susan Sharp during Thursday night’s election returns on WLAF.

In the 36^th District State Representative race, newcomer Noah Smith won by a large margin with 4,198 votes to incumbent Dennis Powers 1,909 votes.

Tyler King is Campbell County’s new Clerk, winning with 3,823 votes over Maria Partin who received 3,081 votes.

Here is the full packet of election returns from the Campbell County Election Commission Office.

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TOP PHOTO: WLAF’s Charlotte Underwood is flanked by Jake Miller, left, and Clayton Carroll, both of WLAF.

WLAF’s Charlotte Underwood is flanked by Jake Miller, left, and Clayton Carroll, both of WLAF.

Appreciation goes out to WLAF’s team of reporters:

Dustin Braden

Clayton Carroll

Ali Freeman-Braden

Izak Bright

Nancy Bright

Sadie Bright

Sugar Cain

Ben Cureton

Aaron Hopkins

Charlie Hutson

Gayle Hutson

Clarence Lowe

Les Martin

Emma McCarty

Ron McClellan

Jake Miller

Jake Monday

Matthew Moore

Todd Overbay

Ann Rutherford

Lindsey Suttles

Stacey Terry

Charlotte Underwood

Andrea Waddell

Election return coverage over WLAF was made possible by Cumberland Tire & Service and made possible by these outstanding corporate partners:

See Tracy Lobertini and staff at Alco Builders & Realty …-…

David Bales Automotive, locally family owned and operated since 1966 …-…

Byrge Screen Printing- Larry, Dawn, Colby and Kimberly Byrge …-…

C & L Furniture, see us for furniture as well as guns and more on North Tennessee Avenue …-…

Since 2017, Common Ground Coffee Shop is serving you from the heart of La Follette on Freeman Corner …-…

Community Trust Bank, Building Communities Built on Trust- La Follette, Jacksboro and Clinton …-…

Dave’s Lawn Mower Parts near I-75 behind the former Scotty’s at Caryville …-…

8^th Juidicial District Attorney General Jared Effler …-…

First National Bank, your family, your future, your bank.  See Beth, Bryan, and Carrie …-…

Gamble Motors, beside the South Avenue stop light, keeping you rolling since the 1950s …-…

Grace Rehab.  We’re here to help you at Grace Rehab …-…

Coverage is also brought to you by these outstanding corporate partners:

Hope & Stand Church is now open in its new facility behind Tim Short Ford of La Follette …-…

The City of La Follette is celebrating more than 125 years as a city …-…

Attorney and former Cougar Greg Leach is with Sexton, Sexton & Leach.  Greg is now assisting with Medicare Advantage Plans.  If you are turning age 65 in the next three months or when it’s during open enrollment season, contact Greg at 423.907.4804 …-…

Litho-Craft Printing & Office Supplies.  Since 1961, right there on West Beech Street …-…

One name has it all.  Maynard’s.  See Maynard’s for wrecker service and auto parts …-…

Deposit your check anytime, anywhere with the Peoples Bank of the South App …-…

TCAT President Dr. Debbie Petree …-…

Powell-Clinch Utility District “PCUD” can lower your energy bill with a 40-gallon natural gas tank water heater …-…

Premier Weight Management and Esthetics, your premier destination for your weight loss goals …-…

Quality Lawn Sales & Service-Cub Cadet and more for Campbell County at Indian Mound Circle …-…

When it comes to the home, come to Wender Furniture right in the heart of La Follette …-…

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Three municipalities will have elections in November. Caryville, Jellico and La Follette will fill a total of 13 upcoming vacancies.

The election is Thu., Nov. 3, with Thu., Aug. 20, being the last day to turn in a petition to seek office.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- As a reminder, the third annual free shoes give-a-way is Saturday from 9am until noon at the West La Follette Baptist Church.

Below, we are sharing the story from the 2025 shoe give-a-way.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Two Jeeps collided on the four lane at Hunters Branch Road with one Jeep almost going over an embankment.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Rev your engines. Grab a coffee. And head on to Coolidge. For the sixth year, Coolidge First Baptist Church is hosting its five month run of Cars & Coffee. The next fun event is Saturday at 9am.

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JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Items for action highlight the agenda for the next Campbell County Board of Education meeting. The meeting takes place at the courthouse in the lower level courtroom and starts at 5:30pm at Jacksboro.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Darren Wilson and the folks at Hollingsworth Meat Market are ready to serve you for your weekend needs. The store, in the old fairgrounds, is open from eight to eight today and Saturday and 8am-7pm Monday-Thursday.

TOP PHOTO: Thursday afternoon, Darren Wilson, owner of Hollingsworth’s, is stocking shelves as Jesse George offers support.

For 78 years, Hollingsworth Meat Market has served up the freshest cuts of meat in the county and plans to continue that tradition, according to owner Darren Wilson.

Hollingsworth is the place to go for friendly customer service, fresh produce and fresh cuts of meat.

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Kaley Brooke Thompson, age 26, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. She was a member of Bear Wallow Baptist Church. Preceded in death by son: Easton Michael Matthew Seymour, parents Michael and Pamela Thompson.

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KNOXVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The traveling story telling museum  People of Hope is making stops in two East Tennessee communities today and the next few days. First stop is at Knoxville on August 7-8 at World’s Fair Park and then to Chattanooga on August 11-12 at Miller Park hosted by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Pink Bride is Sunday at the Knoxville Convention Center. Locally owned and operated businesses, Where My Heart Leads and Tennessee Tuxedo, will have a booth at the memorable event. The special part of the day will be giving away a free, beautiful wedding dress.

Katey Monday (daughter) and Jannie Hartter (mother) of Where My Heart Leads and Jessica Stout of Tennessee Tuxedo will be representing Campbell County at The Pink Bride.

See details inside below.

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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.

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