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BOE attorney advises against advertising for JES bidsTOP PHOTO: Here is a look at the expansion of the JES Gym where the new bleachers will be installed.
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- One of the items on Tuesday’s Campbell County Board of Education agenda was a request for permission to advertise for bids on the renovations at the Jacksboro Elementary School Cafeteria. BOE Attorney Dail Cantrell advised the board against that request.
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FLOOD WATCH runs through 3pm WednesdayCAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- In the top photo, a portion of the Stinking Creek community was ravaged by a flash flood on Sunday. Heavy rainfall is possible again today. As a result, from 7am until 3pm Wednesday, there is a FLOOD WATCH for Campbell County and the region.
Gusty winds will be the primary threat is storms are able to organize Wednesday evening. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-08/12/2026-6AM-TEXT AND IMAGE COURTESY OF THE NWS MORRISTOWN-PHOTO COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)
DOS McCoy pleased with good start shares director’s reportJACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- New Campbell County Director of Schools Charlotte McCoy (above) has been on the job since April, and her first full school year began earlier this month. “I am so pleased with the way everything has gone so smoothly and started so well. Everyone has been so supportive and friendly,” said McCoy.
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Newly elected commissioners, mayor swearing in is Aug. 28By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- County Commissioners held a workshop on Monday evening to set the agenda for next week’s commission meeting.
Contract approvals, agreements and other business items will top the agenda for next week’s county commission meeting.
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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Divorces are public record.
They are public because divorces have an effect on a number of legal affairs. Property ownership, debts, taxes, etc. can all be affected when a couple divorces.
In its continuing effort to provide news that has implications on the community, WLAF publishes divorces each Wednesday.\
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Budget and finance committee approves amendmentsBy Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- County commissioners held a budget and finance committee meeting on Monday afternoon, approving multiple budget amendments.
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End of an era and what an era it was for Sharon RidenourTOP PHOTO: Sharon Mills Ridenour is welcomed to her final school board meeting.
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- From a very young teacher at La Follette High School in 1968 to director of schools in 2011 to concluding a 55 year career in education as a member of the board of education in 2026 and many other accomplishments, Sharon Mills Ridenour has had quite an era. We at WLAF say “thank you”.
Ridenour was recognized at the board of education meeting, her last, on Tuesday. Director of Schools Charlotte McCoy read and presented a proclamation to Ridenour while BOE Chairman Jeffrey Miller brought flowers. Ridenour also received a glass trophy.
The ever gracious Ridenour was brief and appreciative in her comments to her fellow board members, the voters in her district, district two, and welcomed the newly elected Chris Honeycutt who will begin his service next month. “You’ll have some big high heels to fill,” said Board Member Brandon Johnson.
Ridenour was applauded by all, posed for photos and noted that she’d probably taught everyone there.
Here is the proclamation that was read aloud and presented to Ridenour.
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Community coming together to support the Croft familyLAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The community is coming together this week for a two day event to benefit a child. Both events are gospel singings to raise funds for Garland, the 6- year-old son of Jason and Kimberly Croft. On Fri., Aug. 14 at Katie’s Restaurant from 6-7:30 pm, there will be live gospel music and a love offering to help Garland and his family. The second event will be on Sat., Aug. 15 at 3 pm, at Greeneview Farms Market. There will be live gospel music and donations accepted for Garland and his family. There is no admission charge for either event.
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Matthew has Moore about what’s happening around townLots 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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City of LaFollette accepting bids to rehab homeLAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette is now accepting bids for the rehabilitation of one home through its THDA HOME Program rehabilitation grant project.
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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 08/12/2026- 6AM)
‘A miracle no one lost their life’- Ron Dilbeck, Road SuperintendentCAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- A cloud burst is about the best way to describe what happened Sunday afternoon in about a three to four mile radius of Stinking Creek Road, according to Campbell County Road Superintendent Ron Dilbeck. An estimated six to eight inches of rain was said to have fallen in about an hour, an extreme weather event.
(more…)JELLICO, TN (WLAF)- A Jellico Police Officer arrested a La Follette woman on Sunday night at the Subway on 5th Street.
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Officer familiar with driver’s DL status makes drug arrestLAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Being behind the wheel of a car without a valid driver’s is a gamble that did not pay off for William Poston. On Wednesday afternoon, Poston was traveling in a white Ford Taurus near the Frontier Store in the valley when he was spotted by Campbell Det.-Sgt. Jackie Heatherly.
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