WLAF hosts next forum for 2026 Election this evening at 6:30

Watch live telecast from The Grand on Central via Lindsay’s Carpet & Paint Center video player

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Tonight at 6:30, at The Grand on Central, the public can hear from a host of candidates seeking office.

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Patient airlifted to a Knoxville hospital following rollover wreck

Happened at 4:26pm on Tuesday

A medical helicopter touched down in the field by the gun club in the valley.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A Campbell County woman is being treated at this hour for injuries sustained in an afternoon rollover wreck in the valley.

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Second fatal accident in less than a week, details emerge

The THP releases its preliminary report from Monday accident

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- A second fatal traffic accident happened in less than a week under a mile from each other. The wreck occurred not long after 9am Monday on the four lane (U-S Hwy 25W).

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THP releases preliminary report on Thursday’s fatal accident

Life of Campbell County teen lost

The scene surrounding Thursday’s fatal accident near the entrance to Cove Lake State Park.

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- A young woman from Caryville, 19-year-old Jasmine Graham, died from injuries sustained in a three vehicle wreck. The accident happened right at 4:30 last Thursday afternoon at the entrance to Cove Lake State Park at Veterans Memorial Highway.

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Health Fair attended by hundreds of 5th graders Thu. at Gibson Field

‘We all know we have an epidemic with vaping and smoking’- Coach Ernie Mac Clawson

Cool sunshine and chilly breezes opened a beautiful day for Thursday’s event.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Thursday morning into the early afternoon is when well more than 300 fifth graders spent time learning about living a healthy life from 11 vendors set up around the Jacksboro Middle School football field.

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United Rare Earths update at JECDB meeting

‘There are some exciting times ahead for us’- Jay Willoughby, Chairman of the JECDB

“United Rare Earths has now leased space (in the upstairs of Community Trust Bank Jacksboro) to get them started until they get their facilities up and running and have their own offices. That office at the bank in Jacksboro is being set up now and they have officially hired their first employee in Campbell County, and she is sitting right here. We can congratulate Amanda (Grodeman) on that, and she will do a great job,” Jay Willoughby said.

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- At Thursday’s meeting, Joint Economic Community Development Chairman Jay Willoughby gave an update on United Rare Earths, saying the company has leased office space and hired Campbell County native and JECDB secretary Amanda Grodeman as an operations manager. Willoughby also reported on the industrial park that is in the works for the county.

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Stop light 8, crosswalk, at 1st and East Central to remain for now

Ordinance concerning data centers is in the works for the City of La Follette leaders

City leaders gathered for the monthly workshop.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Members of the LaFollette City Council decided in the monthly workshop on Monday afternoon not to remove the traffic signal and crosswalk on First Street and East Central Avenue at this time.

In other administrative matters, Councilman Chuck Queener told the council he feels the city needs to be proactive about data centers coming into the area. City Administrator Stan Foust reported that the council should have an ordinance to vote on in July pertaining to data centers.

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Wanted La Follette man attracts police by speeding, caught on radar

Cody Joshua Allen was said to be speeding down White Oak Road

DUFF, TN (WLAF)- Campbell Sheriff’s Deputy James McCall was on routine patrol Sunday afternoon when a passing Nissan Rogue was clocked above the posted 35 MPH speed limit.

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Legal notices May 19, 2026

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 05/19/2026- 6AM)

La Follette Owls plan to gather last weekend of May

Friday, Saturday and Sunday; May 29-31, 2026

Charlie the Owl is ready for the reunion.
Con Hunley’s fan club, the La Follette High School Best of Times Alumni Committee, greeted the legendary musician and Knoxville native on Wednesday morning (April 22, 2026) at The Stables.  Hunley was scouting out the venue ahead of his May 29 performance there for the LHS reunion.  WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares this photo of Helen Cordell, Gail Brown, Garnetta Henegar, Hunley, Margaret Ayers, Pam Webb and Helen Ross. (PHOTO COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Alums from all La Follette High School classes are invited to the 2026 All Alumni Class Reunion.

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Campbell County General Sessions Court Docket May 19, 2026

More than 35 individuals are listed on today’s docket

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Below is today’s general sessions court docket.

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Monday morning wreck claims a life as two vehicles collide

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

This vehicle is in the median near the Elkins Road stop light.

CARYVILLE, 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.

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Greeneview Farms Market bringing the rodeo back to town

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Greeneview Farms Market will host a rodeo on May 22 and 23. Adult admission is $20; kids 6-12 is $15 and kids under $5 are free. Everyone is asked to bring a can of food to donate to Open Arms Ministry of Campbell County.

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Litter Patrol Officer Glennis Monday retiring, the end of an era

‘We have learned to love and appreciate Glennis for a lot of things’- County Mayor Jack Lynch

Glennis Monday is on one of his many visits to WLAF, just last week.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- It’s the end of an era. County Litter Control Officer and downright legend Glennis Monday is retiring.  He was recognized by county commissioners on Monday for his 26 years of dedication and service to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department and more than 30 years of volunteering and keeping the county clean.

“You’ll still see me out there picking up litter,” Monday was quick to say on Monday evening as he was being honored.

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