CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Around 5:30am Wednesday, a vehicle crashed on I-75 near the southbound entrance to I-75 out of Caryville. That slowed traffic for more than an hour. Then, around 7am, two vehicles collided at the bottom of Dogwood Road (Hampton Inn Road) at the four lane near the stop light. There were injuries in the 7am wreck.

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TOP PHOTO: Here is a look at the expansion of the JES Gym where the new bleachers will be installed.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- One of the items on Tuesday’s Campbell County Board of Education agenda was a request for permission to advertise for bids on the renovations at the Jacksboro Elementary School Cafeteria. BOE Attorney Dail Cantrell advised the board against that request.

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- In the top photo, a portion of the Stinking Creek community was ravaged by a flash flood on Sunday. Heavy rainfall is possible again today. As a result, from 7am until 3pm Wednesday, there is a FLOOD WATCH for Campbell County and the region.

Gusty winds will be the primary threat is storms are able to organize Wednesday evening. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-08/12/2026-6AM-TEXT AND IMAGE COURTESY OF THE NWS MORRISTOWN-PHOTO COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- New Campbell County Director of Schools Charlotte McCoy (above) has been on the job since April, and her first full school year began earlier this month. “I am so pleased with the way everything has gone so smoothly and started so well. Everyone has been so supportive and friendly,” said McCoy.

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By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- County Commissioners held a workshop on Monday evening to set the agenda for next week’s commission meeting.

Contract approvals, agreements and other business items will top the agenda for next week’s county commission meeting.

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By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- County commissioners held a budget and finance committee meeting on Monday afternoon, approving multiple budget amendments.

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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.\

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TOP PHOTO: Sharon Mills Ridenour is welcomed to her final school board meeting.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- From a very young teacher at La Follette High School in 1968 to director of schools in 2011 to concluding a 55 year career in education as a member of the board of education in 2026 and many other accomplishments, Sharon Mills Ridenour has had quite an era. We at WLAF say “thank you”.

Ridenour was recognized at the board of education meeting, her last, on Tuesday. Director of Schools Charlotte McCoy read and presented a proclamation to Ridenour while BOE Chairman Jeffrey Miller brought flowers. Ridenour also received a glass trophy.

The ever gracious Ridenour was brief and appreciative in her comments to her fellow board members, the voters in her district, district two, and welcomed the newly elected Chris Honeycutt who will begin his service next month. “You’ll have some big high heels to fill,” said Board Member Brandon Johnson.

Ridenour was applauded by all, posed for photos and noted that she’d probably taught everyone there.

Here is the proclamation that was read aloud and presented to Ridenour.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The community is coming together this week for a two day event to benefit a child. Both events are gospel singings to raise funds for Garland, the 6- year-old son of Jason and Kimberly Croft. On Fri., Aug. 14 at Katie’s Restaurant from 6-7:30 pm, there will be live gospel music and a love offering to help Garland and his family. The second event will be on Sat., Aug. 15 at 3 pm, at Greeneview Farms Market. There will be live gospel music and donations accepted for Garland and his family. There is no admission charge for either event.

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Lots of activities are planned for Friday, Saturday and beyond. See details below.

By Matthew Moore

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF) – There’s always something fun or interesting going on in Campbell County, and you can learn about it all right here!

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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The city of LaFollette is accepting sealed bids for guard rails.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The city of LaFollette is accepting bids for paving a right of way.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette is now accepting bids for the rehabilitation of one home through its THDA HOME Program rehabilitation grant project.

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 08/12/2026- 6AM)