Active and ongoing investigation for Aylah McCullah, an endangered runaway

If you have seen or know the whereabouts of Aylah McCullah (above), a missing white, 14-year old female, standing at five-feet seven and weighing 110 pounds, you are encouraged to call Det.-Sgt. Jeremy Goins at the sheriff’s office 423.562.7446.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – La Follette Middle School 8th grader Aylah McCullah is dearly missed by her classmates and family. She left home in the wee hours of Sunday morning and has not been seen or heard from since. “We’ve had some tips and leads, and we’re following up on all of them,” said Det. Sgt. Jeremy Goins with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.

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JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- One of four people charged in the overdose death of Rosezetta Wilson Morris has pleaded guilty.

On Monday, Latasha D. Wilson appeared in criminal court to admit to her crimes.

Standing before Criminal Court Judge Zach Walden, Wilson agreed she was guilty of facilitation of second-degree murder.

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Strong straight-line winds and hail are the main threats from the strongest storms

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – More clouds, very breezy and 70s are forecast for our Wednesday. We’ll hit 73 for the high with off and on showers and thunderstorms through the day. A few strong thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. Strong straight-line winds and hail are the primary threats with the strongest storms. Southwesterly winds will be gusty Wednesday with gusts up to 25 mph possible in most locations and slightly higher in the mountains.

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April 15 marked 42 years in the career of Lafollette Firefighter Joey Gilbert

By Charlie Hutson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Meet the Four Js at the Lafollette Fire Department, Jimmy, Johnny, Jeff and Joey. Their combined years of service adds up to 141 years of fire fighting experience.                                        

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Plan for good food and good fellowship at Thursday’s Chamber Coffee hosted by the La Follette Utilities Board (LUB). LUB is a Champion Partner member of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

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Saturday, 11am-4pm, at Woodson’s Mall – Food City Center

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – The chamber is devoted to supporting local businesses and promoting economic growth in the community, and the organization has lots of exciting things going on this spring including a Home and Garden Show.

According to Chamber Director Missy Tackett, this will be the first event of this type that the chamber has hosted, and they are “super excited about it.”

The Home and Garden Show is slated for Sat., April 20, and will be held at Food City Center at Woodson’s Mall. The chamber is seeking home vendors to participate in the show.

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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 effected 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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CARYVILLE, TN – Brandon Johnson, Chairman of the Caryville Cares Playground Project, has announced the grand opening of our area’s first inclusive playground.  The ceremony will take place on Fri., April 26, at noon. The community is invited. 

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Save-A-Lot now also offers Door Dash

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Save-A-Lot is holding a one day sale on Friday along with having weekly specials. This week has steals and deals on several products. See the full weekly ad HERE.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette is seeking bids for Dossett Lane Bridge project.

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Lions members Colleen Petz, Cordell Petz, Virgie Selvidge and Bill McDonald (left to right) delivered several trees to Lafollette’s West End Community Center on Tuesday morning. 

By Charlie Hutson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – National Arbor Day is always celebrated on the last Friday in April, however, many states observe Arbor Day on different dates throughout the year based on best tree planting times in their area. Members of the Campbell County Lions Club are observing Arbor Day on Monday, April 22.

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 “I want to show good things here, not negatives,” John Ward of the Appalachian Channel said

By Charlotte Underwood 

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – LaFollette resident John Ward went from repairing iPhones to YouTube internet fame in just a little more than two years. He spends his days traveling all across the South East Appalachian region making videos highlighting everything from general stores from a by-gone era to mountain folk making sorghum and apple butter. 

Ward said he tries to use his videos to show “the good sides of Appalachia” with various hidden gem locations such as old general stores, drug stores and more. In some ways, his Appalachian Channel on YouTube and Facebook has turned into a “traveling destination” channel. 

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By Charlotte Underwood 

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – The Campbell County Commission approved multiple agenda items on Monday including the acceptance of a Homeland Security grant, along with several contract agreements and appointments to the County Board of Equalization. 

TOP PHOTO: County commissioners approved several appointments to the county’s equalization board on Monday evening.

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Voting ends Wed., April 17 at noon; vote for your favorite video! Watch and vote HERE.

Students at Jacksboro Middle School participated in the Dream it. Do it. Video competition and were able to tour Eagle Bend Manufacturing! Students from left to right are Peyton Jackson, Lindsay Ray, Lydia Brooks, Ava Wilson, Katie Klemenc, Jordan Perkins, Charles Powell, and Jacksboro Middle School teacher Nikki Bumgardner.

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Jellico Elementary School, Jacksboro Middle School and LaFollette Middle School 8^th graders were invited to participate in the Dream it. Do it. competition sponsored by Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Consolidated Nuclear Security and LLC-Y12. Students got to visit various industries, take educational tours, and shoot videos for the competition which can earn cash prizes.

VERY TOP PHOTO: Jellico Elementary School students utilized dry ice in their video production!

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