Time was spent with students and staff at the Campbell County Christian Academy

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Donnie Poston, Director at Campbell County Christian Academy, welcomed everyone to a special visit by the Governor of Tennessee, Bill Lee and first lady Maria. Poston stirred laughter from the crowd as he shared the story of the governor’s visit to the fictional town of Mayberry back in the days of the Andy Griffith Show.

The governor began his remarks sharing his thoughts about the Academy. “We’ve known about this school, and it’s a very special place. We heard about the unique children here, and we decided to come see it. And I’m sure glad we did. I hope the students know that this is a very special school. I know the adults here do,” said Governor Lee.

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

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Board of Education approved Charlotte McCoy, Director of Schools contract, at the Tuesday afternoon meeting, along with several other business items.

Contract details have been worked out over the past month at BOE contract committee meetings. The director’s salary is set at $135,000 with a contract term length of 36 months with a one-month transition period to total 37 months. The contract starts on May 12, 2026, and ends on May 31^st, 2029, with the one-month transition period to “ensure continuity of leadership.”

Seniors were honored on May 12 at the La Follette Church of God

LA FOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Many students were recognized at the annual Campbell County High School Senior Awards Night Ceremony on Tuesday night. You can watch the full broadcast on demand HERE, a Matthew Moore production.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 05/13/2026 – 6AM-PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’S MATTHEW MOORE)

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The Town of Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet in a special called meeting on Thursday at 6 pm to discuss the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. The board met in a special called meeting last Thursday, and it appeared the budget was ready to move forward to a first reading.

Four of Xfinity’s top technicians spent time on upgrades Tuesday

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Upgrades are in the works for WLAF-TV 1089. As a result, the old station is getting a lot of Xfinity attention.

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.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- On Tue., May 19, 6:30 pm, at The Grand on Central, the public can hear from a host of candidates seeking office.

‘He hit .400 this year against a tough schedule’- Campbell County High Head Baseball Coach Adam Ellison

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Rylan Rice’s hard work is paying dividends for the Campbell Senior. On Tuesday morning, he traded his Orange-n-Blue for Union Orange-n-Black.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May, and leaders with the City of La Follette moved its workshop up by a week to May 18.

Discussion of appointing a person to the board of LUB, removal of Stop Light 8 and data centers with regard to the Jackson Law are among the items on the agenda.

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 05/12/2026- 6AM)

Next Veterans Breakfasts are June 6 and June 13

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- At Monday’s County Commission workshop, Campbell County Vice Mayor Randy Brown announced that the Veterans Breakfast will be held in Jacksboro on Saturday, June 6 at 8am, at the Jacksboro First Baptist Church. Pyro Shows is the sponsor.

On Saturday, June 13, the Veterans Breakfast at Jellico will be held at the Newcomb Baptist Church at9am and is sponsored by Builtwell Bank.

Brown said that in July, there will be a picnic instead of that month’s breakfast. The picnic will be held at Cove Lake State Park and will tie in with the America 250 celebration. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-05/13/2026-6AM)

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.

Hit and run driver leaves accident scene at Caryville; arrested by La Follette Police at Linden Park

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- There’s a reason a La Follette man did not want the police called. He was allegedly driving under the influence when he became involved in a two vehicle wreck with the driver of the other vehicle sustaining injuries.

Spent a few hours at the bank on Monday afternoon-evening

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Patrick Sweat switched banks on Monday. Early in the day, he was banking beside The Doorway Gourmet, and by day’s end, he was banking next to WLAF clearing both banks.