Three lake homes saved from Tuesday night brush fire

Multiple fire agencies respond to battle seven acre fire in very windy conditions

Breezes and temperatures in the 40s were the conditions as firefighters battled a brush fire.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Firefighters with the Campbell County Rural Fire Service were paged out to the call of a possible brush fire in the Grantsboro area near Norris Lake. That page came in at 11:15pm Tuesday with the scene not being cleared by some agencies until Wednesday at 3:45am.

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Former Campbell School administrator shares thoughts in DOS search

Campbell County Schools is searching for Director of Schools; application deadline Thursday

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- This is a letter to the Publisher from Dr. Robert Angel, Ph. D. Angel is a former Campbell County Schools Administrator and has been in education for more than 25 years.

The Campbell County School Board is preparing to make one of the most significant decisions entrusted to it by the voters: the selection of the next Director of Schools. This decision is not ceremonial, nor is it about personalities or settling old scores.  It should only be about what’s best for the students and by that, I mean every child in every school across this county, from White Oak to Jellico, from Valley View to Caryville, from kindergarten through graduation. The responsibility of district leadership is to serve the entire system as one unified whole, ensuring that every classroom and every student is considered in the decisions that shape the future of our schools.

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Alert detective arrests wanted man at a store

Sunday afternoon at the Dollar General Store

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Caryville Police Detective Jacob Fox was on regular patrol when he spotted a man wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies.

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Rotarians learn about primary election process

Campbell County Administrator of Elections Mallory Rosenfeld shares details

Administrator of Elections Mallory Rosenfeld guest spoke at the Campbell County Rotary Club on Tuesday.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Campbell County Administrator of Elections Mallory Rosenfeld guest spoke at the Campbell County Rotary Club luncheon held at the LaFollette Methodist Church on Tuesday.

Rosenfeld said she wanted to address “Rotarians and the public on the primary election process and another opportunity for voters to cast their ballot.”  She explained the process of how a primary election works.

In the words of Mallory Rosenfeld:

“A primary election happens when an election is to be held for a political party for the purpose of allowing members of that party to select a nominee or nominees to appear on the general election ballot.

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LUB approves tree trimming bid, other business
LUB General Manager Regina Kennedy goes over the financials during Monday’s LUB workshop.

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The LaFollette Utility Board approved one tree trimming bid, while tabling the vote on another at its Monday evening meeting.

The board approved tree trimming bids for the Alder Springs Expansion. According to LUB General Manager Regina Kennedy, the tree trimming is needed for “a little less than a mile.”

The utility received six bids, with the highest coming from Townsend Tree Company at $550,969. Midsouth Power was the lowest at $57,900 and was approved by the board. One bid, Darkhorse Companies was “rejected due to a conflict of interest.”

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La Follette Planning Commission to meet Thursday

That’s at 5pm at City Hall

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A mulch and stone provider looks to locate on the Woodson’s property, Old Woodson’s/Former IGA, at 1221 Jacksboro Pike. This is one of the items on Thursday’s City of La Follette Regional Planning Commission agenda.

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Legal notices Feb. 25, 2026

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

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Campbell County Divorces Feb. 16-20, 2026

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 will publish divorces each Wednesday.

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Jellico claims District 3-A Championship in nailbiter

It takes overtime to decide Blue Devils-Oliver Springs title game

The Jellico Blue Devils are the champions! (PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS BAIRD)

HARRIMAN, TN (WLAF)- Fans knew they’d be treated to a classic Jellico-Oliver Springs basketball game Tuesday night on Nesbit Court. The Devils-n-Bobcats did not disappoint by going to overtime before a decision was rendered to determine the 2025-2026 District 3-A Tournament Champion.

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LUB addressed by citizen over electricity costs

‘Nearly one in five residents in this county are below the poverty line’- Sonya Lee

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.”

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.”

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Clemons, Collette, Sheckles Campbell Countians among DOS applicants

There is a total of seven applicants so far for Campbell Director of Schools

Brad Collette
Danny Sheckles
Lori Adkins-Clemons

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.

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LUB authorizes independent investigation into grievance

Grievance filed by employee Eric Griffith against LUB General Manager Regina Kennedy, others

It was a packed house at Monday’s LUB meeting. Eric Griffith is on the right wearing a blue jacket.

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.

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Matthew has Moore about what’s happening around town

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!

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Traffic lights discussed at LaFollette workshop

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.

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