Former Cougar Riley Faulkner records first big fishing win of 2026

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.

MORRISTOWN, TN (WLAF)- Riley Faulkner celebrated his 23rd birthday on Thursday, and he celebrated again on Saturday afternoon at Cherokee Lake.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A special called meeting for the La Follette Utilities Board is set for today, Monday, March 9, 11am, in the LUB Conference Room. Topics expected to be discussed are hourly tree trimming bids and personnel matters.

County Commission starts workshop at six at courthouse; 5:30 Budget & Finance Committee meeting precedes

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The Town of Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets Monday at 6 pm. Items on the agenda are a second reading of Ordinance No: 2026-03 amending the annual operating budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, to fully develop the Town Administrator Lines of Account and add the Driver Grant Program and Volunteer Fire Training Grant for the Fire Department.

We’re paying $2.79 a gallon to start this week

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The price of gasoline, regular unleaded, increased by a dime last Monday and by 20-cents on Thursday then up another 20-cents on Saturday and 20-cents more on Sunday here in La Follette. The price since last week has gone from $2.29 a gallon Monday to $2.39 and on to $2.59 by Thursday on to $2.79 Saturday and Sunday’s price increased to $2.99.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- An orange van with a male behind the wheel sped away as La Follette Police Officer Joe Hicks attempted to initiate a traffic stop Thursday afternoon. “I was on patrol when I observed the van traveling west on West Central Avenue, and the passenger was not wearing a seatbelt,” stated Officer Hicks in his arrest report.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- I’m Jimmy Jefferies, and I am proud to announce my campaign to be your next County Mayor. I have been married to my wife, Liza, for over 20 years. We have two children and two grandchildren. I am a lifelong resident of Campbell County.

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:

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- On March 10, at 7pm, at the former West LaFollette School, the public can hear from a host of candidates seeking office. There is room for one more candidate on the forum, and all you need to do to reserve your free air time is call 423.562.1450 or email to wlaf@1450wlaf.com.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Finance Department is seeking bids for a complete network upgrade for the Campbell County Courthouse.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On Saturday, March 14, at Woodson’s Mall, on the Jacksboro side is where the first Spring into Summer Home Refresh event takes place. “We’ll have a vendor from just about every category you can imagine when it comes to refreshing and renewing your home,” said Suzette Chapman with Harper Realty. Woodson’s Mall and Harper Realty are your hosts for the 10am until 2pm event.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Each week, WLAF publishes the names of couples who have applied for a marriage license in the last week.

JELLICO, TN (WLAF)- Jellico High School is hosting a Brunch & Learn presented by The Ayers Foundation Trust and Jellico High School’s Career Technical Education Department.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet Ace, a stunning three-year-old Shepherd/Husky mix with a heart as loyal as his eyes are beautiful. He has one icy blue eye and one warm brown eye. This handsome boy is house-trained, great with kids, and ready to be the devoted companion you’ve been trying to find.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Around 4:30 Sunday afternoon, a wreck, near Stop Light 10, Cumberland Avenue, happened. WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares photos from the mishap via Eagle I.