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Interviews set for Good Friday, April 3, 10am, at Campbell County High School
By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Board of Education approved details and a timeline for the director of school’s interview process at a Special Called meeting Monday afternoon.
The interviews are set for Good Friday, April 3, beginning at 10 am at the Campbell County High School. Applicants will be interviewed in alphabetical order and will be allotted two hours per applicant. Lunch will be provided at noon.
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DAYTON, OHIO (WLAF)- The field of players (fans) and teams is set in WLAF’s Final Four Fun Run, and the tourney opens tonight with the First Four.
Ray Gross opens the action and has the winner of UMBC, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and Howard. The Retrievers from Catonsville, Maryland, the American East Conference battle the Bison from Washington, D.C., and the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference. In the night cap on night one, Jason Freeman gets the winner of the SEC’s Texas Longhorns from Austin and the ACC’s North Carolina State Wolfpack of Raleigh.
Good luck and have fun!
| First Four | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Time (ET) | Network | Matchup | Site |
| Tue. March 17 | 6:40 p.m. | truTV | (16) UMBC vs.(16) Howard | UD Arena | Dayton, OHUniversity of Dayton |
| Tue. March 17 | 9:15 p.m. | truTV | (11) Texas vs.(11) NC State | UD Arena | Dayton, OHUniversity of Dayton |
By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Commission and County Mayor Jack Lynch recognized several government department heads and their staff at Monday’s regular monthly meeting. Departments recognized included the Campbell County Maintenance, Ambulance service and the department of Veterans Affairs.
The county mayor said these offices were being recognized as part of the “Campbell County First, Service Above Politics initiative.”
“It’s a statement that we are nonpolitical and we treat everyone the same,” Mayor Lynch said.
(more…)Sometimes our weather can be a little puzzling unless you understand it
By Charlie Hutson
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- You can only wonder what goes through his mind, as my grandson Russell stood, looking out the door Monday morning. He was keeping his Mamaw up-to-date on the S N O W!!!
(more…)The last time we paid more than $3 for a gallon of gasoline was $3.03 in May 2024
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The price of gasoline, regular unleaded, has gone from $2.29 a gallon March 2 to $2.39 the same day and on to $2.59 by March 5 up to $2.79 March 7 and the March 8 price increased to $2.99. From there, the price increased a dime on Monday, March 16, to $3.09 a gallon.
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NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- “I’ve been to them all, and I look forward to it each March,” said State Representative Dennis Powers.
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Ridgeview Presents: Ridgeview launches ROADs to Recovery Program expanding substance use and opioid treatment servicesBy MICHAEL YATES
OAK RIDGE, TN. (WLAF)- Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services is proud to announce the launch of ROADs to Recovery (aka ROADs), a comprehensive substance use and opioid use disorder treatment initiative designed to expand access to evidence-based care and recovery services across the region.
(more…)Average high and low for a March 17 is 60 and 38
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Monday opened in the 60s with severe weather before finishing in the 20s with snow on the ground. Hey, it’s March. It’s supposed to be that way.
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JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- “Join us this week, Thursday, March 19, for the March Chamber Coffee Connection hosted by Chamber Citadel Partner Builtwell Bank,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
(more…)Located at 210 East Central Avenue near the Central Avenue Bridge
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- John and Michele Mertens (above) welcome you to Battle Provisions, their new brick and mortar location in the heart of La Follette. “We were online only and decided to open a store, and here it is,” said John Mertens.
WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE.
(more…)Lots of activities are planned for Friday, Saturday and beyond. See details below.
By Matthew Moore
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF) – There’s always something fun or interesting going on in Campbell County, and you can learn about it all right here!
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CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- “The Blues” is a Language. Mojo! Hepcat! Scat singing! And The Language is coming to The Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival 2026.
Longtime Veterans Affairs employee honored, recognized
By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)-Gwen Lobertini was celebrated for her 20 years of service to the Veterans Affairs Department on Monday evening at the regular monthly meeting of the Campbell County Commission. Mayor Jack Lynch read a proclamation declaring March 16, 2026, as Gwen Lobertini Day.
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