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Daniel Smith named Chief of Police for JacksboroTOP PHOTO: Jacksboro Police cruisers were parked earlier today when most all of the police force resigned.
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – WLAF has spoken with Jacksboro officials and was told that Daniel Smith is the new Chief of Police for the Town of Jacksboro. Franklin Ayers was promoted to assistant chief for the JPD.
(more…)JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- WLAF has confirmed the Town of Jacksboro has lost nearly all of its police force. While the JPD consists of only four officers, three, including Chief Jeremy Goins have resigned, according to sources.
The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office has been asked to assist with covering calls, Sheriff Wayne Barton said.
Calls from WLAF to Goins and Jacksboro Mayor Shayne Green weren’t answered.
(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 10/3/22- 2:40PM)
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – This serious looking wreck resulted, somehow, without anyone being injured. WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares more of his photo gallery HERE.
(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 10/03/2022-10AM)
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – Campbell County Administrator of Elections Mallory Rosenfeld released the ballot for the Tuesday, November 8, election. See the full ballot below.
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LUB’s coastal crew heads back home todayTOP PHOTO: Michael Owens (front) and Tyler Brammer work way up high on the weekend’s restoration efforts.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA (WLAF) – An eight-man crew from LUB spent a long weekend at the beach though it wasn’t the kind of long weekend we think of when the beach is involved. The crew worked all weekend long and is headed back today.
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See Ayers Auction & Real Estate’s Property Transfers page
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – The latest update on property transfers is now posted.
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Special Olympics returning to Campbell County; volunteers, funds needed
By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – After a 15 year hiatus, Special Olympics is being re-established in Campbell County. Brandon Johnson is heading up the local efforts as area director to get the program up and running again.
(more…)LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – There it was on Sunday morning. The price of a gallon of gasoline dipped under $3 for the first time since Jan. 31 when it was $2.90.
(more…)CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF) – A Jacksboro man was arrested on Thursday morning after leaving the scene of an accident.
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Multiple agencies respond to massive house fireTOP PHOTO: A fire claimed a home on Friday afternoon.
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – “It was a wind driven fire, and that is a very dangerous situation. It just swept through the structure,” said Daniel Lawson, captain with the Campbell County Rural Fire Service. A large home, just off Towe String Road near the River Road-Towe String Road intersection was lost to fire on Friday afternoon.
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With election nearing, Archer lists his ideas for La FolletteTOP PHOTO: Bill Archer is a candidate for mayor of the City of La Follette.
LAFOLLETTE, TN (PAID AD) – My name is Bill Archer. I was born and raised right here in La Follette, and I am a candidate for mayor.
Rumors, tall tales and, in some cases, outright lies are told during campaigns. This one is no exception. It’s gotten back to me on more than one occasion that I’m running so I can hire a family member as a department head. That is not true.
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Lady Cougar Soccer celebrates its seniors at Tuesday matchJACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – The three seniors on the Campbell Soccer team will be celebrated at Tuesday’s home game with Claiborne.
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Tennova Healthcare LaFollette offers free flu shots at drive thru eventLAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – Tennova Healthcare – LaFollette is hosting a free drive-thru flu vaccination event on a first-come, first-served basis to the Campbell County community on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 1:00pm to 3:00p.m. at the hospital’s main entrance, located at 923 East Central Avenue in LaFollette.
(more…)LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – A cloudy morning gives way to sunshine today as temps warm to around 70 degrees. The day begins a quiet and mainly rain-free week of fall weather.
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