LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Welcome Home, Coach Greg Vincent! ❤️

After six months of hospitalization following his tree stand accident, Greg Vincent is finally coming home to Campbell County.

Award signifies a formal commitment to continuous improvement in quality care

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Tennova LaFollette Health & Rehab Center has been recognized as a 2026 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. This distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. The program honors long term and post-acute care providers across the nation that have demonstrated their dedication to enhancing quality care for the residents they serve.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our team to continuous improvement, patient-centered practices and a culture focused on excellence in every aspect of the care experience,” says Mark Cain, CEO of LaFollette Medical Center. “We are proud of this accomplishment and remain committed to striving for the highest level of quality for those we serve.”

TOP PHOTO: County commissioners heard concerns from Regina Simmons, who lives in the Mount Paran community. She complained about animals running at large.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Commissioners heard concerns about “animals at large” at Monday’s workshop meeting.

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- On Monday night, the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen met for the monthly meeting with a light agenda.

TOP PHOTO: Left to right- Aldermen Lloyd Lawson, Vickie Heatherly and Pat Donahue

By Charlotte Underwood 

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- About ten minutes into Monday’s County Commission workshop, commissioners called an executive session meeting with county attorney Joe Coker regarding county insurance and a possible lawsuit. 

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 07/14/2026- 6AM)

OAK RIDGE, TN. (WLAF)- Every summer, three generations of our family gather for a week at the lake. The rituals return effortlessly: morning coffee on the porch, long swims, afternoon naps, games, laughter, and books stacked beside every chair. Many vacation memories fade with time, but the books always seem to follow me home.

This year, a sentence from Ernest Hemingway’s non-fiction work, A Moveable Feast, has stayed with me: “All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.” I love that sentence. He continues: “So finally I would write one true sentence, and then go on from there. It was easy then because there was always one true sentence that I knew or had seen or had heard someone say.”

By Charlotte Underwood 

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Director Missy Tackett delivered a brief update of the latest happenings at the Chamber.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Republican Jimmy Jeffries is that worker and leader. With a proven work ethic and a commitment to getting things done, Jimmy understands what it takes to move our county forward. He’s focused on strengthening vital services, supporting our communities, and making sure every citizen is served, every day, every time.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Board of Education Policy Committee meeting is Tuesday, July 14, at 5pm, in the lower level of the Jacksboro courthouse. Following the committee meeting, the Campbell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting for July on Tuesday, the 14, at the Campbell County Courthouse beginning at 5:30pm and held in the lower level courtroom.

Below, you will find the agenda and minutes along with the monthly financial report and items for action.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – Jake Miller Sports Talk over WLAF is Campbell County’s premier sports talk show, and your business is welcome to join its growing list of corporate partners.

By Charlotte Underwood 

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- County commissioners met Monday evening for a workshop to set the agenda for next week’s regular monthly meeting.  Surplus items, contract agreements and other business will be voted on next week.

TOP PHOTO: County Mayor Jack Lynch, above, left, with Commission Chairman Johnny Bruce, announced during Monday’s workshop that the next Veteran’s Breakfast is August 1st at the First Baptist Church Jacksboro and will be sponsored by Builtwell Bank.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- June Forstner, the former mayor and alderman of Jacksboro, passed away Saturday. Services are set for Wednesday.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- On Saturday, Pete Schlegel will perform at Greeneview Farms Market. He is Tennessee artist with six albums under his belt. The opening act will be Jon and Emily Webb. The event kicks off at 3pm at 294 Holstein Dr., in LaFollette.