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Dr. James W. Giles (“Jim”), age 82, passed away August 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He rejoins his loved ones who went ahead: parents Dr. Francis E Giles and…
Continue ReadingLAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for La Follette and Campbell County at 3pm on Monday, and the warning was certainly warranted. Heavy rainfall and damaging wind…
Continue ReadingCAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- One account from Monday afternoon’s severe storm came from a Campbell County school bus driver. “I literally was driving the school bus on Loop Road, Caryville,…
Continue ReadingCAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Three municipalities will have elections in November. Caryville, Jellico and La Follette will fill a total of 13 upcoming vacancies. As of close of business Monday,…
Continue ReadingBy Charlotte Underwood JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- At Monday’s County Commission meeting, upon the recommendation of exiting County Mayor Jack Lynch, commissioners approved a budget amendment creating a full-time position for…
Continue ReadingJACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Below is today’s general sessions court docket.
Continue ReadingLAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It took busting a window of the cab of a pick-up truck to rouse a passed out driver. La Follette Police were called to a neighborhood on…
Continue ReadingBy Michael Yates Oak Ridge, TN.(WLAF)- Hope isn’t something we simply wish for. It’s something we create through action. As National Suicide Prevention Month approaches, Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services is…
Continue ReadingBy Charlotte Underwood JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- At Monday’s County Commission meeting, commissioners approved the establishment of a three-member sanitation board which sanitation director David Adkins, an exiting county commissioner, will…
Continue ReadingSPEEDWELL, TN (WLAF)- Gwen Patterson of Terry’s Pharmacy fame slowed down long enough to celebrate her 80th birthday today, and then it was full speed ahead. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-08/18/2026-6AM)
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