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Reagan Davis dished to Karlie Allen, and Allen’s three forced overtime
KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF)- An Addy Coleman put back broke the ice as Campbell went ahead 2-0 three minutes into Monday night’s District 3-AAAA 3rd place game at Halls. Karns soon scored, took the lead, built it out to a 10-point advantage and appeared to be on its way to an upset of the second seeded Lady Cougars. However, Campbell had other ideas, though it took an overtime to get those ideas to come about as the Lady Cougars won 57-53.
“We grew up tonight. It wasn’t a pretty game. But a win is a win,” said Campbell Head Coach Jason Kitts.
(more…)‘Nearly one in five residents in this county are below the poverty line’- Sonya Lee
By Charlotte Underwood
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The LaFollette Utility Board heard from “LaFollette Utility Customer” Sonya Lee at its Monday evening meeting. She spoke to the board about the high costs of electricity and said that “families in the community are struggling.”
She thanked the board for keeping the power on and for keeping infrastructure up but also said that the “burden of the current rate structure are felt deeply across the county.”
(more…)There is a total of seven applicants so far for Campbell Director of Schools
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- So far, seven individuals, three local, have applied to become the next Director of Schools for Campbell County. “The deadline to apply is this Thursday, Feb. 26,” said Jeffrey Miller, Chairman of the Campbell County Board of Education.
(more…)A traffic light that is slated to be installed at Hunter’s Branch Road, installation could start in July
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Monday afternoon, the LaFollette City Council met for the monthly workshop. From the workshop, several promotions are slated to be on next week’s monthly meeting agenda.
(more…)Grievance filed by employee Eric Griffith against LUB General Manager Regina Kennedy, others
By Charlotte Underwood
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On Monday evening, the LaFollette Utility Board approved the authorization of an independent investigation by a third party into a grievance that was filed last month against LUB General Manager Regina Kennedy, and other administrative personnel.
(more…)County Commission Chairman Johnny “Coach” Bruce is featured speaker on Monday
NASHVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The annual County Government Day is today and Tuesday at the DoubleTree Hotel at Downtown Nashville. Campbell County is well represented.
(more…)National expert Mark Wynn was the featured speaker
HARROGATE, TN (WLAF)- The Office of District Attorney General Jared Effler hosted a multidisciplinary domestic violence training Friday featuring nationally recognized trainer Mark Wynn.
(more…)Campbell Countian performs and is recognized on Monday at Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN (WLAF)- You could say Greg Marlow has definitely made the rounds at Nashville. Two years ago, the Campbell County native, performed at the world famous Grand Ole Opry. On Monday, as the guest of State Representative Dennis Powers, he entertained members of the State House of Representatives.
LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- While Crafted Milestone, LLC continues plans to build a development in the Shanghai Community, WLAF has learned the proposed plans could put the house count well above 600.
(more…)‘It’s not a yes or a no, it’s a how’- Tracy Lobertini, Alco Builders & Realty, on proposed development
By Jim Freeman
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The late Paul Fields dream of developing Deerfield Resort on Norris Lake continues coming true. The almost 40 year old development now has hundreds of front doors, condos and homes. I say that to say this. A somewhat similar development is being proposed in the Shanghai community, Elk Stone at Lake Norris, and it is a hot button topic around Campbell County.
This is a story that was first published in mid-December.
(more…)Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm; Saturdays 8am until 2pm
LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Starting this week, there are longer hours to service your auto needs, tires, brake work and more, at Doyle’s Tire Shop. “Days are longer, folks are working later, and I think our new hours will really help our customers,” said Chris Malone, owner-operator.
(more…)That’s 6pm at former West La Follette Elementary School
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Beekeepers Association will have its first meeting of the 2026 season on Tuesday, February 24, at 6 pm.
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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices.
(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 02/23/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)
Blue Devils defeat top seed Oneida 62-59 to advance to title game
HARRIMAN, TN (WLAF)- Ten days and 30 points later, Jellico had its rematch with Oneida, and the Blue Devils made the most of it. On Friday night on Randy Nesbit Court, Jellico faced the top seeded Indians for a chance to advance to the District 3-A championship game and secure home court to start the region tournament.
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