OAK RIDGE, TN (WLAF)- A man who touched countless lives through a 25-year medical practice in La Follette has died. Dr. James “Jim” Giles passed away last Thursday. “He was one of the finest doctors I ever worked with,” said retired nurse Michelle Lynch.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Commissioners approved contract agreements and other business items at Monday’s county commission regular monthly meeting.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Heading into the rest of the week, expect a transition from mostly sunny skies to scattered storms before conditions clear up for the weekend. Temperatures remain seasonable.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Trent Coffey, who has been instrumental in getting Campbell United – Campbell County’s own anti-drug coalition established, has received a Presidential Appointment.

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.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Friends of Campbell County, TN Animals has released its Campbell County Animal Shelter Community Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

By Charlotte Underwood

TOP PHOTO: Left to right- Mayor Jack Lynch, former commissioner Robert Higginbotham, commissioners Johnny Bruce, Dewayne Baird, Zachery Marlow and Rusty Orick attended the dedication on Monday, July 27.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Commission Chairman Johnny Bruce made a proclamation at Monday’s regular monthly commission meeting in honor of former commissioner Robert Higginbotham.

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By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- At Monday’s county commission meeting, County Mayor Jack Lynch announced that the next Veterans Breakfast will be Sat., Sep. 5 at the Jacksboro Frist Baptist Church at 8 am and that Camel Manufacturers is sponsoring the event.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- “Join us tomorrow (Thu., Aug. 20) for the August Chamber Coffee Connection with our host, Chamber Member Community Health of East Tennessee- CHET,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 08/19/2026- 6AM)

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Thanks to the genius of Todd Overbay and the late Frank Payne, the WLAF’s Ben Rogers Building Camera became a reality and is now showing you live looks of Downtown La Follette. Terry’s Pharmacy is the sponsor for the WLAF Ben Rogers Building Camera.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Board of Education is hereby soliciting bids for the installation of gymnasium flooring at Jacksboro Elementary School.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The city of LaFollette is accepting sealed bids for guard rails.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The city of LaFollette is accepting bids for paving a right of way.