‘Until toxicology, autopsy reports return, we suspect overdoses’- Caryville Chief of Police Aaron Evans

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Yesterday, Caryville Police were called to the Red Roof Inn to check on a long term resident. Upon making entry into the room, two bodies were discovered.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- In a unanimous vote last night, Charlotte McCoy was named Director of Campbell County Schools.

Welfare check by deputy locates a La Follette woman in need of help

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- A silver Honda Civic could pass for a drug and drug paraphernalia mini warehouse on wheels after what Campbell Deputy Luke Barton found while inventorying it. He allegedly found Marijuana, Fentanyl, bags of hypodermic needles and much more. It all started with the driver of the car drawing attention to herself when someone called police about her being slumped over the steering wheel with the driver’s door open near a home on Pony Drive.

Brad Honeycutt was named new CCHS Boys Basketball coach on Tuesday afternoon

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- “We are thrilled to announce Brad Honeycutt as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach at Campbell County High School. Coach Honeycutt comes to this role after previously serving as the Head Coach of our girls’ basketball program for seven successful years, where he earned multiple District Coach of the Year honors and established a reputation for developing talented, well-rounded student-athletes,” said Olivia Lobertini, Co-Athletic Director for Campbell High.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-  If you are a candidate running in the August or November election, WLAF is treating you to breakfast. It’ll be a grab and go breakfast so you’ll be able to keep moving or, if you like, take a few minutes and sit down and eat.

Due to scheduled construction and improvements to the facility

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Hill Top Transfer Station located on Towe String Road will be closed for approximately four weeks due to scheduled construction and improvements to the facility. “This construction and improvement project is needed after the fire to the transfer station structure in August 2024,” said Todd Hatmaker with the Towe String Road Convenience Center.

The Transfer Station caught fire Sun., Aug. 11, 2024, around 2pm. The photo on the right was snapped on Tuesday afternoon.

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.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Tuesday afternoon the LaFollette City Council completed its monthly meeting in about ten minutes.

Three promotions were approved at the meeting. There was the promotion of Jonthan Norris to a full-time entry level firefighter with EMT-A effective April 18, the promoting of Robert Cobb to a full time sergeant with the police department effective April 18 and Tim Huckaby was promoted to a full time laborer in the recreation department effective April 18.

There’s need for someone to load/unload a truck and transport goods to FLS

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Are you retired or have extra time to assist at the Food Life Services Pantry on Mondays and/or Fridays?

Pregnant mothers in Campbell County and Appalachia may receive up to $750 a month

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Pregnant mothers in Appalachia, which includes Campbell, Anderson, Bell, McCreary, Morgan, Scott, Union, Whitley and other counties in the region, have a chance to receive $750 a month for three years.

In the Grace Rehab Center, 2435 Jacksboro Pike, Suite 3

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Emory Valley Center is the newest member of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. “We are very excited for our upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony as we welcome Chamber Member Emory Valley Center,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

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

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette Dogwood Trails will open April 9 at 10am.

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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.