JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- From Director of Schools Charlotte McCoy:

SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026

All schools across our district WILL BE in session tomorrow. Caryville Elementary School TN, Jacksboro Elementary School, and Jacksboro Middle School all have water, and WILL BE on a regular schedule on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Since the boil water advisory is still in effect, all schools have been provided plenty of bottled water, and food services are following the appropriate protocols as provided by the health inspector. Among the steps being taken include washing fruit
and vegetables at other schools and boiling any water needed to cook.

Thank you to the Caryville Jacksboro Utilities for providing bottled water to our schools so that our students and staff have water. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-08/24/3036-5:30PM)

JACKSBORO-CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities (CJUC) Water System has experienced a line break which has resulted in a significant loss of pressure in the drinking water system. As a precautionary measure, CJUC is asking customers in the Mt. Paran, Posey Hill, Park Road areas to boil water before using for consumption. CJUC anticipates resolving the problem by tomorrow (August 25) afternoon.

Where My Heart Leads Thrifty Boutique provides women’s ministry

A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL:  “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central.

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOL:LETTE, TN (WLAF)- Jannie Hartter (above) with Where My Heart Leads (WMHL) Thrifty Boutique guest spoke at last week’s Campbell County Rotary Club Luncheon held at the LaFollette Methodist Church.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)-  The following indictments were handed down by the Campbell County Grand Jury last week:

By Jake Miller

TOP PHOTO: Drew Croley (81) celebrates with Timothy Russell (66) and Tyler Cook (1).

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- It was the start of a new season as the Campbell County Cougars went up against the Lenoir City Panthers on Friday.

Entering the season, coming off an 0-10 season last year, Head Coach Taylor Ownbey and new Offensive Coordinator Tyler Drummer looked to set the tone early and in a lot of ways, saw a lot of success early.

Connect  HERE to watch anytime; the  WATCH link is on the top page black tab of WLAF’s website

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.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is conducting Sobriety Checkpoints around the region during the month of August, and a checkpoint is scheduled for Campbell County, namely La Follette, the evening of Friday, August 28, around dusk.

TOP PHOTO: WLAF file photo courtesy of the THP.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Town of Jacksboro Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets today at 2 pm, at Town Hall.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 08/24/2026- 6AM)

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Each week, WLAF publishes the names of couples who have applied for a marriage license in the last week.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Grand Jury will meet on September 9, September 30, November 4, and December 16, 2026.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet Footloose. In a place so loud, with limited staff to give him the attention he deserves, in a town that discriminates against a breed without knowing the dog, Footloose has been long overlooked.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- War hero. Leader. A man’s man. The late Tommy Clyde Stiner was all that and more. And he’s sorely missed.

TOP PHOTO: WLAF’s “crack” golf team participated in last year’s tourney. Left to right are: Big Glen Hudson, Joe Bolinger, Greg Cross, Bill Seiber.

However, Stiner’s legacy lives. The local airport bears his name, The Colonel Tommy C. Stiner Airfield, and the annual Rotary Club’s golf tournament is dedicated in his memory; Tommy C. Stiner Memorial Golf Outing.

Stiner’s name is never very far from lots of folks thoughts especially when the time of year rolls around for the annual Rotary Club’s golf tournament that’s named for him.

CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Louie Bluie Festival welcomes The Lonetones to the performance stage! This Knoxville band of multi-instrumentalists brings a genre blending, yet intensely regional flair to the performance roster.

TOP PHOTO: Concert at the Laurel Theater at Knoxville with left to Right: Vince Ilagan, Sean McCollough, Jamie Cook, Steph Gunnoe, Cecilia Stair. (PHOTO COURTESY OF ALAN SIMS)