ssharpTOP PHOTO: A blast of Arctic air sent temperatures and the wind chill index into unprecedented territory last Friday, December 23, in Campbell County. Once temps dipped below freezing on Thursday night, they did not go back above freezing until up in the day on Tuesday, some five days later. WLAF’s Charlie Hutson braved the bitter cold to snap this photo on Friday.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- With a few days in left in 2022, it is time to look back on the stories that captured the attention of WLAF viewers and readers. Today, we look at some of the stories of Nov. and Dec.
NOVEMBER
The groundbreaking of Campbell County’s first inclusive playground took place. CLICK HERE to read more.
The November election saw new mayors in LaFollette and Jellico along with changes to the councils. To read more CLICK HERE.
Fire destroyed an east La Follette home. CLICK HERE to read more.
TCAT celebrated 50 years of accreditation. To read more CLICK HERE.
DECEMBER
Cove Lake State Park hosted the annual Christmas Dash, run or walk, on Saturday morning. “It was a good turnout for a rainy morning,” said Race Director Clarence Lowe. CLICK HERE to read more.
An arrest was made following a disturbance and shooting. Investigators with the detective division of the La Follette Police Department arrested 29-year-old Tiphani Rashel Taylor on an aggravated assault charge. Taylor was accused of shooting her live-in boyfriend. He suffered a single gunshot wound, police said. CLICK HERE to read more.
General Sessions Judge Bill Jones asked the county commission to fund a full-time Youth Services Officer. CLICK HERE to read more.
Porch pirates and mailbox robbers were reported in east Campbell County. To read more CLICK HERE.
(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 12/30/2022- 6AM)