By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Director of Schools Charlotte McCoy was Tuesday’s guest speaker at the Campbell County Rotary Club Luncheon held at the LaFollette Methodist Church.

McCoy addressed Rotarians about “education in Campbell County Schools and its tie to economic development” saying that “education is the foundation of community success.”

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Tuesday was a good day for the Campbell County Children’s Center as it received a $50,000 check from the state of Tennessee. State Representative Dennis Powers presented the check to Children’s Center CEO Tracie Davis and the center’s board of directors.

Jellico’s Mike Reynolds, Campbell County’s Jason Kitts and Brad Honeycutt share comments regarding the new shot clock coming to high school basketball by 2030

By Clayton Carroll

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – A major change is coming to Tennessee high school basketball by the 2029-2030 season. The TSSAA announced that a 35-second shot clock would be slowly installed this season and fully in effect by the 2029-2030 season.

La Follette Chief Matthew Forsyth vowed to continue to exhaust all efforts to apprehend Canchola

KNOXVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- On June 15, 2026, U.S. Marshals arrested fugitive Alejandro Mancera Canchola. Canchola was wanted for attempted first-degree murder stemming from an incident on December 17, 2024, in LaFollette.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Tuesday, after a one day jury trial, a Campbell County jury convicted Darryl Jay Stanford of assault on a law enforcement officer as charged in the indictment at the Campbell County Courthouse.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- It was almost 4am last Wednesday morning when Jacksboro Police Officer Therman Pearson was on routine patrol and noticed a stopped SUV near the police station. As Pearson approached the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, he could see two people inside.

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.

The price of a gallon of gas spiked 30-cents in one day in May

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Gas prices were sitting at $2.29 a gallon the day before we all heard about the U-S war on Iran. The price has changed a lot since, mostly upward. Today, the price is $3.41.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 06/17/2026- 6AM)

Campbell County will get a two-week notice ahead of the temporary closure

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Commission met Monday evening, approving an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation regarding closing Hunters Branch Road for an upcoming state project that will make improvements on the road turnoff.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- As part of WLAF’s continuing coverage of the 2026 Election, candidates are going to be provided with an opportunity to answer a small questionnaire.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Members of the Campbell County Leadership Class will be attending the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Annual Meeting and Awards Event on Thursday at the Ball Farm Event Center.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Campbell County Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Brandi Harris has been named the new principal of Jacksboro Elementary School. Ms. Harris brings more than 13 years of experience in education, a strong background in instructional leadership, and a deep commitment to supporting students, families, teachers, and school communities.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Campbell County Schools is pleased to announce that Ben Foust has been named the new principal of Jellico Elementary School. Mr. Foust brings 18 years of experience in education, a strong background in school leadership, and a deep commitment to serving students, families, teachers, and the Campbell County community.