From Mile Marker 134 to Mile Marker 129 southbound, there are lots of potholes, rough spots

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- When you enter I-75 headed south from the Caryville interchange, Mile Marker 134, you will want to get into the left lane as soon as possible. From Caryville to Rocky Top, there are a whole lot of potholes, and most of them are in the right lane.

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-  If you are a candidate running in 2026, May, August or November, WLAF is treating you to breakfast. It’ll be a grab and go breakfast so you’ll be able to keep moving or, if you like, take a few minutes and sit down and eat.

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A two-day Open House event is today from 10am-5:30pm and Saturday 10am-3pm

TOP PHOTO: Jannie Harter, left, and her daughters, Madison and Katelynn.

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Where My Heart Leads Thrifty Boutique and Hope and Grace Bridal & Formalwear will be having a two-day Open House event today 10-5:30 and Saturday 10-3. There will be tons of sales on both sides, as well as special vendors set up. Come pick out that perfect outfit or wedding gown and accessories at a great price!

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There are lots of potholes on I-75 south between Caryville (Exit 134) and Rocky Top (Exit 129)

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- This is the time of year when Tennessee gets potholes on its transportation network.  The freezing/thawing cycle and precipitation do a number on interstates and state routes.

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Contract with a new construction company approved

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Bert Loupe/Dossett Bridge project has a new contractor. Yesterday morning, during a special called meeting, Attorney Reid Troutman explained to the LaFollette City Council and Mayor in October Twin K Construction left the project.

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See the agenda here on demand from WLAF

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The February meeting of the Campbell County Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5pm, at the lower level of the Campbell County Courthouse. Below is the agenda followed by the minutes.

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Second Harvest Food Bank brings a monthly mobile pantry to LaFollette Church of God

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- For 2026, Second Harvest Food Bank added a new Mobile Pantry location in Campbell County at the LaFollette Church of God. The second distribution day is Tuesday, February 10, at 10:00am, followed each month on the second Tuesday of each month. Organizers are asking people to please arrive when the distribution starts, rather than before the start time. Participants must bring a photo ID. The food distribution will be in a drive-thru style format.

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Campbell Cougars, Lady Cougars get back to game action Friday night at Knoxville West

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Come tonight, it will have been two weeks since the Campbell Cougars and Lady Cougars have played an actual game. On Friday, at Knoxville West, Campbell resumes its basketball season that nature put on hold back in January.

On Friday, January 16, on Brown Court, the Lady Cougars outscored West 54-45 as West scored an 81-70 over the Cougars.

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CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- On Thursday afternoon, the Caryville Municipal Planning Commission met for its monthly meeting.

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

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Regular monthly meeting held on Thursday

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- On Thursday afternoon, the Jacksboro Board of Mayor and Aldermen met and completed the monthly business in about five minutes. All members of the board were present except Alderman Greg Cross.

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Goins, a La Follette native, is Tennessee’s Coordinator of Elections

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) has elected Mark Goins, Coordinator of Elections for the State of Tennessee, as President for the 2026-2027 term. Goins, who has been Tennessee’s Coordinator of Elections for 17 years, will guide NASED’s executive board and membership in advancing secure, accessible, and trustworthy election administration nationwide.

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It’s a fundraiser for The Christian Learning Center

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- There’s still the time to get your tickets and make plans to attend the annual fundraiser for The Campbell County Christian Learning Center. The Gala Agape 2026 is Saturday, February 7, at 6pm at The Stables.

The Campbell County Christian Learning Center exists to provide biblical instruction to students as an opportunity to encourage them to embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ, grow in the Christian faith, and apply biblical principles for living.

Thank you to our generous sponsors! 

Because of your support, the Campbell County Christian Learning Center is able to provide Released Time Bible Education to public high school students every school day! 

Diamond Level Sponsors

Cox Construction of East Tennessee

Dixie Roofing

Jeff Sweat, TVAMP

Platinum Level Sponsors

Big O’s

Colvin Properties, Inc.

Grace Rehabilitation Center

Lindsay’s Carpet and Paint

The Volunteer Times

Gold Level Sponsors

Ayers Auction and Real Estate

Builtwell Bank

Campbell County Republican Party 

Campbell County Republican Women’s Club

Carol Wheeler

First Baptist Church of LaFollette

Mark Hoskins

Noah Smith for State Representative 

Peoples Bank of the South

Powell-Clinch Utility District

Rocky Top Outdoor Solutions 

Sheila Westray in Loving Memory of Anna June Richardson

State Farm: Linda Kilgore 

Silver Level Sponsors

Community Trust Bank

Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Debbie Farmer

Donna Singley 

Emily Gaylor for 2nd District School Board

Fincastle Church

GCE Construction

Pyro Shows

Sheriff Wayne Barton

Stretch Fusion

The Stables

Todd and Stacy Longmire

United Cumberland Bank

Bronze Level Sponsors

David Adkins County Commissioner

Daugherty Trucking and Excavating

Common Ground Coffee Shop

Gary and Lynne Lewellen

Margie Paul

Rejuvenation: Deana Barton

State Farm Insurance Lynn Ray Agency

State Representative Dennis Powers

Tim Short Ford

UBank

WLAF 

Special Thanks to

Angie Bostic

Allan Miller

Common Ground Coffee Shop

Hillcrest Baptist Church 

Jellico First Baptist Church

LaFollette Press

Set Free Ministries

Shelby Smith 

Sheri Paul

Student Volunteers

Thelma Nazario

The Stables

The Volunteer Times

WLAF 

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JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Notice is hereby given that on February 5 of 2026 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Charles Herman, who died 1/11/2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Campbell County Chancery Court of
Campbell County, Tennessee.

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