CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-  If you are a candidate running in 2026, May, August or November, 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.

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At Caryville Municipal Building

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Monday at 6pm is the next meeting for the Town of Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Here is the agenda.

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Enjoy the 70s at 7:00 Saturday nights with Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 The 70s

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- LISTEN HERE for the fun of Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 The 70s as it trips back to February 9, 1974, Saturday at 7pm over WLAF radio. The fun three hours of memories are brought to you by Maynard’s Auto Parts and State Representative Dennis Powers.

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Local primary election is Tue., May 5, local general election & state primary is Thu., Aug. 6, 2026

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- If you are planning to seek a local office here in Campbell County, regardless of your party affiliation and whether you are running in the May or August elections, your qualifying deadline is Thursday, February 19, 2026, at noon.

Since December 22, the first day of being able to pick up a petition to run for office in a 2026 Campbell County Election, May 5 or August 6, 64 petitions have been requested. Of those 64 petitions, 31 have been returned to the Campbell County Election Commission Office.

Activity on Friday at the Election Commission Office included E.L Morton requesting a petition to run for county mayor as a Republican “and” as an Independent. Morton requested a petition to run for county commission-3rd District as a Republican “and” as an Independent Candidate for 36th District State Representative Noah Smith filed his petition to run..

Qualifying deadline for both local elections is Thursday, February 19, 2026, at noon.

Early voting for the May Primary election runs from Wednesday, April 15 through Thursday, April 30, 2026.

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From Mile Marker 134 to Mile Marker 129 southbound, there are lots of potholes, rough spots

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- When you enter I-75 headed south from the Caryville interchange, Mile Marker 134, you will want to get into the left lane as soon as possible. From Caryville to Rocky Top, there are a whole lot of potholes, and most of them are in the right lane.

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There are lots of potholes on I-75 south between Caryville (Exit 134) and Rocky Top (Exit 129)

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- This is the time of year when Tennessee gets potholes on its transportation network.  The freezing/thawing cycle and precipitation do a number on interstates and state routes.

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Second Harvest Food Bank brings a monthly mobile pantry to LaFollette Church of God

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- For 2026, Second Harvest Food Bank added a new Mobile Pantry location in Campbell County at the LaFollette Church of God. The second distribution day is Tuesday, February 10, at 10:00am, followed each month on the second Tuesday of each month. Organizers are asking people to please arrive when the distribution starts, rather than before the start time. Participants must bring a photo ID. The food distribution will be in a drive-thru style format.

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Contract with a new construction company approved

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Bert Loupe/Dossett Bridge project has a new contractor. Yesterday morning, during a special called meeting, Attorney Reid Troutman explained to the LaFollette City Council and Mayor in October Twin K Construction left the project.

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Ridgewood Volunteer Fire Department was paged out Friday at 6:51am

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- A pick-up truck caught fire before sun up Friday in front of 618 Shady Cove Road in south Campbell County.

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CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- On Thursday afternoon, the Caryville Municipal Planning Commission met for its monthly meeting.

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

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Regular monthly meeting held on Thursday

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- On Thursday afternoon, the Jacksboro Board of Mayor and Aldermen met and completed the monthly business in about five minutes. All members of the board were present except Alderman Greg Cross.

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Goins, a La Follette native, is Tennessee’s Coordinator of Elections

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) has elected Mark Goins, Coordinator of Elections for the State of Tennessee, as President for the 2026-2027 term. Goins, who has been Tennessee’s Coordinator of Elections for 17 years, will guide NASED’s executive board and membership in advancing secure, accessible, and trustworthy election administration nationwide.

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It’s a fundraiser for The Christian Learning Center

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- There’s still the time to get your tickets and make plans to attend the annual fundraiser for The Campbell County Christian Learning Center. The Gala Agape 2026 is Saturday, February 7, at 6pm at The Stables.

The Campbell County Christian Learning Center exists to provide biblical instruction to students as an opportunity to encourage them to embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ, grow in the Christian faith, and apply biblical principles for living.

Thank you to our generous sponsors! 

Because of your support, the Campbell County Christian Learning Center is able to provide Released Time Bible Education to public high school students every school day! 

Diamond Level Sponsors

Cox Construction of East Tennessee

Dixie Roofing

Jeff Sweat, TVAMP

Platinum Level Sponsors

Big O’s

Colvin Properties, Inc.

Grace Rehabilitation Center

Lindsay’s Carpet and Paint

The Volunteer Times

Gold Level Sponsors

Ayers Auction and Real Estate

Builtwell Bank

Campbell County Republican Party 

Campbell County Republican Women’s Club

Carol Wheeler

First Baptist Church of LaFollette

Mark Hoskins

Noah Smith for State Representative 

Peoples Bank of the South

Powell-Clinch Utility District

Rocky Top Outdoor Solutions 

Sheila Westray in Loving Memory of Anna June Richardson

State Farm: Linda Kilgore 

Silver Level Sponsors

Community Trust Bank

Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Debbie Farmer

Donna Singley 

Emily Gaylor for 2nd District School Board

Fincastle Church

GCE Construction

Pyro Shows

Sheriff Wayne Barton

Stretch Fusion

The Stables

Todd and Stacy Longmire

United Cumberland Bank

Bronze Level Sponsors

David Adkins County Commissioner

Daugherty Trucking and Excavating

Common Ground Coffee Shop

Gary and Lynne Lewellen

Margie Paul

Rejuvenation: Deana Barton

State Farm Insurance Lynn Ray Agency

State Representative Dennis Powers

Tim Short Ford

UBank

WLAF 

Special Thanks to

Angie Bostic

Allan Miller

Common Ground Coffee Shop

Hillcrest Baptist Church 

Jellico First Baptist Church

LaFollette Press

Set Free Ministries

Shelby Smith 

Sheri Paul

Student Volunteers

Thelma Nazario

The Stables

The Volunteer Times

WLAF 

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