By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, 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.

Tom Campbell is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week. He teaches Personal Finance and U.S. Government at Campbell County High School, where he is also an assistant baseball coach.

‘Construction of United Rare Earths first building may start within 90 days’- Mayor Jack Lynch

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Community leaders visited with some of the people associated with the development of United Rare Earths on Wednesday morning, including CEO Jeffrey Willis and Campbell County Mayor Jack Lynch.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- At 4:30 Tuesday afternoon, a white Mazda pick-up truck allegedly failed to stop at the stop sign where Sugar Hollow and Long Hollow Roads meet in south La Follette. Nearby deputies saw the violation and followed the truck up Long Hollow Road. They performed a traffic stop at the corner of Coolidge Road in the 100 block.

A great outpouring of law enforcement, others expected for Chief Ben Baird’s Thu. and Fri. events

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- You have to figure after spending decades teaching school and with La Follette Police, Ben Baird touched countless lives. As a result, members of the community will have a chance to show their support for the late, long time chief of police, as a receiving of friends is being held all day today until 7pm at Walters Funeral Home.

There are more than 60 individuals listed on today’s docket

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

Look for your local Shriners selling papers at Walmart this weekend

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- “No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child” is the official motto of Shriners International. On Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, you have a chance to help a child by purchasing a Shrine Paper through the donation of your choice.

Where and when is your La Follette High Class gathering?

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It’s reunion weekend for Owls in what will likely be the last of the Best of Times series of all alumni class reunions for La Follette High School alums, according to organizers. Alums from all La Follette High School classes are invited.

Here is the reunion schedule.

Campbell and Jellico High Schools and Valley View Elementary School

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Here is the Summer Meal Pick-Up schedule for June and July along with detailed information. Feel free to print out a copy.

Saturday, May 30, 6pm, on North Tennessee Avenue is the next Cruize-In of the season

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The LA Cruizers next Cruize-In of 2026 is this coming Saturday. Cruizers will gather along North Tennessee Avenue at 6pm.

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!

The original auditorium still stands along with a few portions of the original structure

By Charlie Hutson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Looking back 74 years, this is a picture of the construction going on for the new Lafollette High School during the summer of 1952.

Set for June 10-12 at Campbell County High School. Registration is open.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Power Camp is coming to Campbell County High School next month. “It’s never too early to register. Registration is now open by scanning the QR code,” said FCA Sponsor Coach Brian Miracle.

There is help available to have food at your event, but you’ll need to apply

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- If you are having a Bible school in the month of June or July and camps, food is available for your event. However, you are required to give Campbell County Schools Nutrition a two week notice.

On a sunny day over 80 degrees, a vehicle can quickly heat up to more than 130 degrees

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)— Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Representative Scott Cepicky, the Tennessee Department of Health, the Tennessee Department of Safety, and AAA today encouraged parents and caregivers to use the State Department’s free “Baby in the Back” car hangtag program as part of ongoing efforts to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths among children during the summer months.