Fifteen candidates, including both county mayoral candidates, participated

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Here is how Tuesday evening’s WLAF “Meet the Candidates” forum unfolded. With the Tennessee County Services Association (TCSA) meeting this week at Gatlinburg, these candidates appeared by way of a pre-recorded video message, Dewayne Baird- 3rd District Commissioner, Beverly Stanfield Hall- 2nd District Commissioner, Zachary Marlow- 1st District Commissioner and Rusty Orick- 3rd District Commissioner. Dennis Powers- 36th District State Representative, who had a prior engagement, also shared comments by way of a pre-recorded message.

In alphabetical order, here is the list of those candidates seeking school board and commission posts that appeared in person on Tuesday.

Becky Aiken- Write in Candidate for first district school board

Jerry Brown- Second District County Commission

Ralph Davis- Fifth District County Commission

Chris Honeycutt- Second District School Board

Marvin Rutherford- Second District School Board

Dwight Osborne -Fifth District County Commission

Anthony Terry- Third District County Commission

Elsewhere during the evening,

Noah Smith- Candidate for State Representative for the 36th District

Candidates for county mayor appeared last, and they are

Jimmy Jeffries

Jack Lynch- County Mayor (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-05/20/2026-6AM)

The price of gasoline rose by 30-cents on Tuesday

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The price of gasoline, regular unleaded self-serve, has really jumped since March 2. On that day, the price was $2.29 a gallon. After steady increases, including a 27-cent bump on April 28, the price was $3.75 on Tuesday morning and spiked to $4.05 during the day. The last time we were paying for a price of gasoline in this price neighborhood was in July 2022 when the price was $4.14.

Happened at 4:26pm on Tuesday

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A Campbell County woman is being treated at this hour for injuries sustained in an afternoon rollover wreck in the valley.

Four couples have filed for divorce

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.

‘Most litter that ends up on roadways comes from untarped loads’- Glennis Monday, Litter Control Officer

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- The unsecured load law or Sgt. Chris Jenkins Law is a Class C misdemeanor subject to fine. However, should someone get hurt from it, it can lead to a Class A misdemeanor and jail time. That’s reason enough to tarp and secure loads from trucks and trailers.

Rapid growth in the “energy race” will result in jobs for Campbell Countians

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Nuclear energy companies are expanding in Oak Ridge with $12 billion in investments over the past 20 months. This rapid growth in the “energy race” will result in jobs for Campbell Countians, according to Mike Magill, president of the newly formed Oak Ridge Corridor Development Corporation. Magill was Tuesday’s guest speaker at the Campbell County Rotary Club.

GATLINBURG, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County is well represented at this week’s Tennessee County Services Association (TCSA) that runs through Thursday morning. The four day event that began on Monday afternoon is being held at the Park Vista Hotel at Gatlinburg.

The new budget includes a two percent raise for city employees and a $1,500 Christmas bonus

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette has a balanced budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. On Monday afternoon the LaFollette City Council reviewed the annual budget.

Coach Rusty Fields Cougars won the regular season and district tournament championships

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County High School Tennis team and coach Rusty Fields were recognized at Monday’s County Commission meeting.

County Mayor Jack Lynch said he and the commission were honored to recognize the team for exemplifying teamwork and sportsmanship and demonstrating exceptional skill in pursuit of excellence.

Where and when is your La Follette High Class gathering?

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The La Follette High School class of 1966 will meet for its reunion on Saturday, May 30, 2pm until 4:00pm, at Fincastle Church at 629 Old Middlesboro Highway.

The LHS Classes of 1950 through 1961 will gather at the La Follette Church of God on Saturday, May 30.

Life of Campbell County teen lost

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- A young woman from Caryville, 19-year-old Jasmine Graham, died from injuries sustained in a three vehicle wreck. The accident happened right at 4:30 last Thursday afternoon at the entrance to Cove Lake State Park at Veterans Memorial Highway.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Greeneview Farms Market will host a rodeo on May 22 and 23. Adult admission is $20; kids 6-12 is $15 and kids under $5 are free. Everyone is asked to bring a can of food to donate to Open Arms Ministry of Campbell County.

The THP releases its preliminary report from Monday accident

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- A second fatal traffic accident happened in less than a week under a mile from each other. The wreck occurred not long after 9am Monday on the four lane (U-S Hwy 25W).

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 05/20/2026- 6AM)