LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The rider of a motorcycle was injured in a late Thursday afternoon wreck on the four lane near Woodson’s Mall.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Educators make a difference in students’ lives every day. For many students, having a school employee who cares and goes that extra mile can be the difference in a successful education and graduation. We’ve all had that teacher, or school employee who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute all of our hardworking educators with a weekly feature.

By SUSAN SHARP

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Last week another Campbell County inmate died. That brings the total deaths at the county jail to five in just over two years. As with the others, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating.

Below is the audio of the Aug. 20 page from Central Dispatch requesting an ambulance at the Campbell County Jail. The inmate was transported to the hospital where she later died.

Under the previous administration, Sheriff Robbie Goins, there were two deaths in 12 years, records said. Going further back, there were no deaths under Sheriff Gary Perkins who served from 2006-2010.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On Thursday morning at 9am ET, WLAF and all other Tennessee radio stations, regardless of format, will participate in a brief tribute by playing “I will always love you” sung by Dolly Partin. WLAF encourages you to have WLAF playing Thursday at 9am as we participate in a statewide tribute from broadcasters all across Tennessee. Additionally, we encourage those of you who will be in your cars at that time to turn on your headlights in tribute to Dolly.

TOP PHOTO: In May 2017, a then five-year old Nora Snodderly represented WLAF at Dollywood for a special Mothers Day story. Nora was able to meet her idol and write her special story about her mother, Raewyn, that was published on WLAF for Mothers Day. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-08/26/2026-11AM)

TOP PHOTO: Cougar Coach Taylor Ownbey watches a play develop at Wednesday’s practice. Left to right- 12 Braydon Graham, 1 Tyler Cook, 53 Hayden Rice, 37 Eli Ellison, 51 Hunter Norman, 28 Mason Wilson.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Coach Taylor Ownbey’s Cougars held a spirited practice Wednesday afternoon on Reynolds Field in preparation for the Cherokee Chiefs. Campbell (0 & 1) hosts the Chiefs (1 & 0) in a 7:30pm kick-off on Friday.

FAYETTEVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Congrats to a lucky  Daily Tennessee Jackpot  player in Fayetteville, who won the game’s jackpot of  $530,000  from the drawing held last night, August 26.

The winning ticket was sold at  Stateline Shell, 3352 Huntsville Hwy. in Fayetteville. 

Daily Tennessee Jackpot is a Tennessee-only game with drawings held every day. Tickets are just a dollar per play, and for an extra dollar, players can add Quick Cash for the chance to win up to $500 instantly.

No additional information is available until the prize is claimed.

TOP PHOTO:  Circuit Court Clerk Bobby Vann, who has served Campbell County since 2004, is sworn in for his 5th term by  Circuit Court Judge John McAfee.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Tuesday morning was a new beginning following the August election as Bobby Vann and his staff were sworn into office and duty for Campbell County during the oath ceremony. It signaled the beginning of Vann’s fifth term.

TOP PHOTO: Les Martin (right) is pictured (2021) with Brent Allen and Matthew Moore (middle) inside the John Ward Broadcast Center where the Vol Network broadcast originates on Saturdays during football season. (PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB MOORE)

By MATTHEW MOORE

LA FOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – As the Cougars are in full swing, so is Campbell County’s sports talk show. Tonight at 6 o’clock on Jake Miller Sports Talk, we’ll be discussing the upcoming Cougar matchup with the Cherokee Chiefs. Jake will not be doing this alone, as he will be joined by this week’s guest host, the Voice of the Cougars, Les Martin. In addition to Martin, Hayden Rice, who wears jersey 53 for the Cougars, will stop by the studio to preview Friday’s home contest.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Below is today’s general sessions court docket for August 27, 2026.

By Charlotte Underwood

JELLICO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell United, Campbell County’s anti-drug coalition, has partnered with for Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) of Anderson County and East Tennessee Save A Life for an International Overdose & Awareness event in Jellico. It takes place tomorrow, on Friday, August 28, at the Springs of Life Connection Center in Jellico from noon to 4 pm. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The City of La Follette’s next Food Truck event starts Tuesday at 5pm behind City Hall.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Miranda Kelley (above) with the Emory Valley Center guest spoke at Tuesday’ Rotary Club Luncheon held at the LaFollette Methodist Church.

Kelley serves as the Workforce Innovation Director at Emory Valley Center, where she has dedicated the past nine years to supporting people with disabilities in reaching their goals and living lives filled with opportunity and purpose.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- There will be an estate sale in the back of LaFollette Nutrition. Items from blankets to glassware to china will be available for purchase.

By CHARLIE HUTSON

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- More than 65 years ago,  during the Saturday night and early Sunday morning shift on February 18 and 19, 1961 , marked the end of the local telephone operators.