By Charlotte Underwood

CAMPBELL COUNTY, 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.

Total impact exceeded $70 million in 2025

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– At more than 92,000 patient encounters last year, Tennova La Follette Medical Center (LMC) delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the communities it serves. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing more than $70 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities, employee payroll, charitable projects and payment of more than $10 million in taxes that support area schools and civic infrastructure. 

“Campbell County is home for many of our team members and this makes taking care of our patients an even greater privilege,” said Mark Cain, Chief Executive Officer of LMC. “Our team chose to work in healthcare to have a positive impact on the lives we touch every day. It’s about caring for people close to home. That’s the bottom line for us.” 

Firefighters battled four different fires; brush and structure

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- From a 2:08am structure fire at Vasper to a brush/structure fire at 4:49pm along Norris Lake, and two fires between those two, firefighters battled fire, wind and extremely dry conditions on Wednesday.

Law enforcement pursued Johnathan Tucker at speeds of 100 miles per hour

ROCKY TOP, TN (WLAF)- Multiple law enforcement agencies were able to get their man in a vehicle pursuit early Wednesday. Right before 4:30am, a Rocky Top Police Officer took 30-year old Johnathan B. Tucker of Loop Road, La Follette, into custody.

Just before 4am, the pursuit began in Anderson County and continued on I-75 into Campbell County. Tucker soon turned around and went back to Anderson County.

There are more than 80 individuals listed on today’s docket

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

Campbell next plays at Powell on Friday

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF)- What a day on the courts it was for the Campbell County Lady Cougars on Wednesday in district tennis. As uplifting as it was for the Lady Cougars to win, it was equaling as heartbreaking for the Cougars. The Cougars last match, a loss, decided the day’s outcome.

‘Consistent training results in proper execution in emergencies’- LFD Chief Jimmy Pack

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Firefighters with the La Follette Fire Department “B” Shift spent the balance of Wednesday in a training session.

Vols Basketball tops the list of fun topics for this evening’s weekly call-in show

By Matthew Moore

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Jake Miller, Caden Poston and Matthew Moore will have plenty of fun topics to discuss with you on tonight’s Jake Miller Sports Talk over WLAF. From Cougar Baseball to the Vols to the Lady Vols to Tony Vitello’s major league debut, it’ll be a jam packed two hours.

Thursday, March 26, 5pm until 7:30pm, in CCHS Commons

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County High School’s new art teacher, Diane Lopez, and her students along with other departments invite you out to an afternoon and evening of fun at the annual Spring Showcase.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette will be taking applications for a full time Codes Enforcement/Permitting Officer.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF) – The annual City of LaFollette Easter Egg Hunt is April 2.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Finance Department has a job opening for a Purchasing Manager.

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!