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.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell United, Campbell County’s anti-drug coalition announced it has received a $600,000 grant, the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant at Thursday’s meeting held at TCAT Jacksboro.

By Jake Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Cougars traveled to Jefferson City for Friday’s 5 Star Preps Jamboree at Carson-Newman University.

TOP PHOTO: Cougar Senior Sam Sexton (19) readies to make a big catch.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is conducting Sobriety Checkpoints around the region during the month of August, and a checkpoint is scheduled for Campbell County, namely La Follette, the evening of Friday, August 28, around dusk.

TOP PHOTO: WLAF file photo courtesy of the THP.

By Dennis Powers

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- During the recent campaign for House District 36, a number of claims were made about my record that did not accurately reflect the facts.

TOP PHOTO: Dennis Powers during the legislative session at Nashville in April.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- TN Hobby Haven is the solution when a parent hears “I’m bored” from their child. On Friday, Campbell County’s newest place for children to play cut a ribbon signifying it was officially for business and play.

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Macy Kibler with BSA Troop 435 has achieved Eagle Scout, which is the highest rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program of Scouting America. An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held on Saturday at the LaFollette Methodist Church to celebrate this momentous occasion. Kibler is the second female scout in Campbell County to achieve Eagle rank and is a third-generation Scout in her family.

TOP PHOTO: Third generation Scout Macy Kibler achieved Eagle, which is the highest rank in BSA Scouting. She was honored with a ceremony at the LaFollette Methodist Church on Saturday. Standing, left to right, are Kibler, Logan Hickman, Liz White and Jack Lynch.

CARYVILLE, TN. (WLAF)- The Caryville Planning Commission has approved a new zoning map. The Thursday evening vote sends the new map to the full board of mayor and aldermen for approval.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet Hoot and Holler. They are approximately two years old. These boys are fun loving Heeler mixes who do not need to be adopted together.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 08/17/2026- 6AM)

TOP PHOTO: Seniors L-R Kylee Suttles, Lakien Tiller, Naomi Blair, Jenna Taylor, Emmy Stanfill, Brayden Stephens, Kiren Anderson, Samuel Sexton

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- A tradition has begun! Members of the Campbell County High School Class of 2027 asked and new Principal Brad Collette said yes to painting their parking spaces. So, for a good portion of Saturday and Sunday, students, parents and others lathered on the paint bringing black top to life.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The city of LaFollette is accepting bids for paving a right of way.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The city of LaFollette is accepting sealed bids for guard rails.

CARYVILLE-JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)-

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-08/16/2026-11AM)

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Board of Education is hereby soliciting bids for the installation of gymnasium flooring at Jacksboro Elementary School.