LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Breezes pick up as rain comes down through our Friday. Expect a high of 81 today with multiple waves of showers and storms moving through Campbell County and the  region throughout the day. The first tropical-like downpour of Friday rolled in around 3:30am. A few strong to severe storms are possible today through Saturday. The primary threat is gusty winds.

By Charlotte Underwood 

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The LaFollette Utility Board held a special called meeting on Thursday afternoon regarding pending litigation.  After meeting in executive session with attorneys for around 52 minutes, the board reconvened and quickly approved a settlement agreement in relation to the pending litigation. 

Neither attorneys nor board members would comment on how much the settlement was for, nor who the plaintiff is.

TOP PHOTO: The LUB Board in a special called meeting on Thursday.

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- On Thursday afternoon, the Caryville Planning Commission met with a short agenda. A subdivision plat request and a site plan approval were addressed.

TOP PHOTO: WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares a photo on the construction progress for a memorial area across the street from the Caryville Cares Playground.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Gasoline prices around Campbell County topped out at $4.05 for a gallon of regular, self-service, unleaded on May 19 at $4.05. Two days later, the price slipped to $4.03 and have slowly, but steadily dropped since. That was until Thursday’s jump at the pump.

By Clayton Carroll 

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – Coach Honeycutt and the Cougars will be selling Campbell High decal stickers.  The Cougar basketball team is selling top-notch quality stickers for five dollars starting next week at CCHS.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting for July on Tuesday, the 14th, 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.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Anchor Title & Escrow’s principals Adam Bullock and Elizabeth Burrell along with their staff were recognized Thursday afternoon as the Business of the Month. Missy Tackett and Dena Miller with the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism were on hand for the monthly event.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 07/10/2026- 6AM)

The third Cars & Coffee of the season is Saturday at 9am

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Rev your engines. Grab a coffee. For the sixth year, Coolidge First Baptist Church is hosting its five month run of Cars & Coffee.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- CASA of Campbell County’s 25th annual Bluegrass Breakdown is tomorrow, Saturday, July 11, at the Ball Farm Event Center. Doors open at 4pm with music from the git-go with The Lonesome Steel Rails opening the fun event. The festivities run till 7:30pm.

KNOXVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- MEDIC Regional Blood Center is teaming with Dollywood to provide a special incentive for donors from July 20 – 24. All donors with a successful donation will receive a ticket to Dollywood.

Enjoy the 70s at 7:00 Saturday nights with Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 The 70s

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- LISTEN HERE for the fun of Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 The 70s as it trips back to July 14, 1973, Saturday at 7pm over WLAF radio. The fun three hours of memories are brought to you by Maynard’s Auto Parts and State Representative Dennis Powers.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper made an arrest on Tuesday of an alleged driver driving under the influence, according to the intake press release from the Campbell County Detention Facility.

TOP PHOTO: WLAF file photo.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Soon after daybreak Thursday, on a foggy morning, two cars collided on River Road injuring one person.