By Charlotte Underwood

JACSKBORO, TN (WLAF)- Educators make a difference in students’ lives every day. For many students, having a school employee who cares and goes that extra mile can be the difference in a successful education and graduation. We’ve all had that teacher, or school employee who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute all of our hardworking educators with a weekly feature.

Canadian company increased transportation rates by 123% and storage rates by 178%

ROCKY TOP, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Part of this winter’s higher gas bills is the result of unprecedented high rate increases implemented by Canadian owned East Tennessee Natural Gas (ETNG), the interstate pipeline that is the sole supplier of natural gas to utilities across East Tennessee.

There are more than 110 individuals listed on today’s docket; full docket is further down this page

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Below is today’s general sessions court docket.

Lady Cougars and Lady Admirals open Region 2-AAAA play

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell Lady Cougars enter Friday night’s first round region game fresh off a Monday overtime win over Karns while Farragut enters on the heels of a 64-55 loss to Bearden.

Campbell finished 3rd in its District 3-AAAA Tournament while Farragut was District 4-AAAA runner-up. Campbell is 14 & 10 while Farragut is 19 and 10 with three of its losses coming to Bearden.

At 5:30pm at City Hall

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Its a promotions laden agenda for the next City of La Follette regular monthly meeting.

Preliminary site plan due out in a few weeks

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Work has recently been going on on the former Hollingsworth property along the four lane. The land sits between Doyle’s Tire Shop and Cumberland Crossing BP.

The Cherokees visit Charles Lindsay-Dino Oakes Gym; WLAF will have the live telecast

JELLICO, TN (WLAF)- The Jellico Blue Devils, winners of three straight post season games and four of their last five outings, begin a new chapter as region play opens Saturday. District 4’s Greenback Cherokees venture to Lindsay-Oakes Gym for a 7pm contest. “It’s always a plus to be able to play at home,” said Jellico Coach Mike Reynolds.

Along and near South 5th Street/Depot Street

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- There haven’t been any sightings of the giant lumberjack and folk hero Paul Bunyon. However, WLAF’s Charlie Hutson was on the case, just in case. His investigation only found crews with City of La Follette Public Works chopping down trees.

That’s at 5pm at City Hall

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A mulch and stone provider looks to locate on the Woodson’s property, Old Woodson’s/Former IGA, at 1221 Jacksboro Pike. This is one of the items on Thursday’s City of La Follette Regional Planning Commission agenda.

Chubby’s is featured on this Throwback Thursday

By Charlie Hutson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Chubby’s Drive-In was billed as ” L A ‘s Finest “. It sat near the East Beech Street intersection with East Central Avenue across from the hospital.

Grievance filed by employee Eric Griffith against LUB General Manager Regina Kennedy, others

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On Monday evening, the LaFollette Utility Board approved the authorization of an independent investigation by a third party into a grievance that was filed last month against LUB General Manager Regina Kennedy, and other administrative personnel.

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

Multiple fire agencies respond to battle seven acre fire in very windy conditions

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Firefighters with the Campbell County Rural Fire Service were paged out to the call of a possible brush fire in the Grantsboro area near Norris Lake. That page came in at 11:15pm Tuesday with the scene not being cleared by some agencies until Wednesday at 3:45am.

A traffic light that is slated to be installed at Hunter’s Branch Road, installation could start in July

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Monday afternoon, the LaFollette City Council met for the monthly workshop. From the workshop, several promotions are slated to be on next week’s monthly meeting agenda.