White Oak Elementary earns 2nd place at 4-H Clover Bowl

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

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF)- White Oak Elementary School competed in the Clover Bowl on May 18 at the University of Tennessee at the regionals.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- On May 26, Eighth Judicial District Criminal Court Judge Zach Walden sentenced the following offenders to Tennessee Department of Correction custody:

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- What began as a theft call for Caryville Assistant Chief of Police Raymond Surber turned into a be on the lookout (BOLO) call for all law enforcement. Jacksboro Assistant Chief of Police Joe Hopson was the first officer to come across the blue Jeep Grand Cherokee announced in the BOLO.

By SUSAN SHARP

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)-  The former police officer accused of official misconduct and coercing/ influencing a witness had his request for a dismissal of charges denied.

In April, Isaiah Lloyd was indicted by a Campbell County Grand Jury.

Last week, Lloyd’s attorney, D.T. Christmas, attempted to argue the statute of limitations for the official misconduct charge had expired by the time a grand jury heard the case earlier this year.

Erica Driscoll is principal harpist for A.R.T. and has performed with The Who and Johnny Mathis

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Campbell County resident Erica Driscoll is principal harpist for The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University’s world premiere of “Black Swan – The Musical” in Boston.

Former La Follette Chief of Police Ben Baird’s ceremony was Friday morning

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)-

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-06/01/2026-6AM-PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

City of La Follette’s monthly meeting is Tuesday

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Meeting dates and times released for some for the month of June.

Eight couples apply for a marriage license

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Each week, WLAF publishes the names of couples who have applied for a marriage license in the last week.

To adopt Oasis and/or Mirage, stop by the shelter to apply or online

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Meet Oasis and Mirage. These two came in to the shelter together and while they do not have to be adopted together, they surely make a sweet pair.

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 06/1/2026- 6AM)

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!

CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Dewayne Goins shares this unique photo of Sunday’s sun. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-06/01/2026-6AM)

Look for your local Shriners selling papers at Walmart this week

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- “No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child” is the official motto of Shriners International. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, weather permitting, you have a chance to help a child by purchasing a Shrine Paper through the donation of your choice.

The Stables hosted the La Follette Owls “Best of Times” all-class reunion

By Charlie Hutson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- We may have witnessed a rising star for future LHS reunions.  Zayland stole the show Saturday night, first winning the hula hoop contest and then working toward becoming the lead singer for the Tams. No doubt, this young man caught on to the dance moves really fast.

The Stables was a busy place Friday and Saturday evenings.

More photos are on the way. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-06/01/2026-6AM)