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10/27/2025

McKinley Riley Jr, age 54 of LaFollette, departed this life on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was of the Church of God Faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, and brother who enjoyed listening to music with his granddaughter, Mariana, and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by father McKinley Riley Sr, brother Jeff Miller Survived by his wife Leslie Ross, mother, Betty Miller, son, Cameron Ross, brothers, Michael Riley and April, Sammy Riley and Tammy, Jimmy Riley and Chasity, aunt Bonnie Morgan, granddaughters Mariana Ross and Talia Isley....

McKinley Riley Jr, age 54 of LaFollette, departed this life on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was of the Church of God Faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, and brother who enjoyed listening to music with his granddaughter, Mariana, and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by fa...

10/27/2025

6 Names on Mon., Oct. 27, 2025, B.C. Bonding Arrest Report. B.C. Bonding 423-563-0065.

10/27/2025

WLAF TRAFFIC: A two vehicle accident on the four lane at the Eagle Market on the La Follette bound side. Expect a slow down.

10/27/2025

Youngsters compete at the Tennessee Junior Sheep Expo at Cookeville Susie, Levi Johnson, Sister Sarah Johnson, Mark Johnson, Catherine Neiheisel and Charlie Morris. The group won as a county group of five which means they were the best group of sheep state wide. COOKEVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Catherine Neiheisel, Levi Johnson, Mark Johnson and Sister Sarah Johnson competed over the weekend at the Tennessee Junior Sheep Expo in Cookville....

Youngsters compete at the Tennessee Junior Sheep Expo at Cookeville COOKEVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Catherine Neiheisel, Levi Johnson, Mark Johnson and Sister Sarah Johnson competed over the weekend at the Tennessee Junior Sheep Expo in Cookville. Catherine Neiheisel won reserve Champion Market La...

10/27/2025

WLAF TRAFFIC: Single-vehicle accident on I-75 southbound at Mile Marker 130, across from A & S Steel (TELOS). The vehicle is off the right side of the road near a wooded area. Expect a slowdown.

10/27/2025

Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds 32 beds for 32 children who do not have a bed Everybody had their station as the bed build moved methodically around the set up in the parking lot at Woodson's Mall. A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central....

Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds 32 beds for 32 children who do not have a bed A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week

10/27/2025

Ameesh A. Kherani with Kherani Law Firm is the Attorney for Cecil LeForce CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- A Jellico citizen has sued the Town of Jellico. Cecil LeForce is alleging the town violated the open meetings act as it is planning to sell a piece of property at a reduced price. The property, located at 1070 Creekmore Housley Drive, Jellico, has been offered to Traxion Materials for $625,000, according to the lawsuit filed last week....

Ameesh A. Kherani with Kherani Law Firm is the Attorney for Cecil LeForce CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- A Jellico citizen has sued the Town of Jellico. Cecil LeForce is alleging the town violated the open meetings act as it is planning to sell a piece of property at a reduced price. The property, loc...

10/27/2025

Seven individuals were indicted JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Last week, the Campbell County Grand Jury returned the following indictments:...

Seven individuals were indicted JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Last week, the Campbell County Grand Jury returned the following indictments: Jaye Wesley Mitts - DUI Anna Marissa Johnson – possession of Methamphetamine with intent to sell; possession of Methamphetamine with intent to deliver; theft- shopli...

10/27/2025

Temps don't budge much from the 50-degree mark LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A low, cloudy, gray sky hovers over Campbell County today as showers come and go. Expect mist and fog with a high 54 ahead of a Monday night low of 50. Rain showers linger through daybreak Tuesday....

Temps don't budge much from the 50-degree mark LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A low, cloudy, gray sky hovers over Campbell County today as showers come and go. Expect mist and fog with a high 54 ahead of a Monday night low of 50. Rain showers linger through daybreak Tuesday. Rain chances increase from west....

10/27/2025

The Town of Caryville hosts Town Administrator applicants on October 30 and November 3 CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Town of Caryville Mayor and Board of Aldermen are taking the next step in the process of hiring a Town Administrator. Applicants will be interviewed starting Thursday, October 30, at the Caryville Municipal Building. The interview sessions are open to the public....

The Town of Caryville hosts Town Administrator applicants on October 30 and November 3 CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Town of Caryville Mayor and Board of Aldermen are taking the next step in the process of hiring a Town Administrator. Applicants will be interviewed starting Thursday, October....

10/27/2025

Saturday was a prescription drugs Take Back Day hosted by Campbell United Campbell United Director Charlsa Honeycutt is with Jellico Police Officer Ned Smiddy, Jr., at Saturday's Drug Take Back Day held at Veterans Park at Jellico. The other location was in LaFollette. By Charlotte Underwood LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- There were 175 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs received during Campbell United’s Drug Take Back event held on Saturday, October 25, in the Save-A-Lot parking lot in LaFollette and at Jellico’s Veteran’s Park....

Saturday was a prescription drugs Take Back Day hosted by Campbell United By Charlotte Underwood LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- There were 175 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs received during Campbell United’s Drug Take Back event held on Saturday, October 25, in the Save-A-Lot parking lot in LaFolle...

10/27/2025

Job Fair runs from 9am until noon Woodson's Mall opened in 1978. LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Full-time, career opportunities await you at Tuesday's Job Fair. For those who would like a temporary or part-time position, the Job Fair is for you, too. This is a one stop shop. You'll be able to get help with preparing your resume', brush up on your interview skills and then meet with potential employers.

Job Fair runs from 9am until noon LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Full-time, career opportunities await you at Tuesday's Job Fair. For those who would like a temporary or part-time position, the Job Fair is for you, too. This is a one stop shop. You'll be able to get help with preparing your resume', brush u...