LaFollette Press

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

We asked upperclassmen what being a leader means to them! As a 3 sport student-athlete, Sam understands the importance of time management, as well as being intentional on the field, court, and classroom.

01/04/2026

https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/opinion/state-representative-dennis-powers-announces-re-election-campaign-for-house-district-36/article_dcce4ba7-853d-5048-96d9-dce95c942f5a.html

State Representative Dennis Powers (R-Jacksboro) today announced he is seeking re-election to continue serving District 36 in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

01/04/2026

https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/lub-discusses-victory-water-tank-project/article_65b88790-7a6d-5ce8-95b8-c35d78338412.html

The LaFollette Utilities Board met on Monday night for its monthly meeting and heard from State Rep. Dennis Powers about a new bill he is working to introduce.

01/04/2026

https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/lafollette-tackles-short-workshop-agenda/article_c3eaa39f-ad57-5477-8f2e-e5b54d8edc8f.html

The LaFollette City Council met on Monday night for its monthly workshop and heard from LUB attorney Reid Troutman who is looking for approval to proceed with a property condemnation

01/04/2026

https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/more-pick-up-petitions-to-run-in-2026-elections/article_8bc11c65-3ef6-564d-b3b6-2eb4b98c765c.html

Here is a breakdown of everyone who has picked up a petition to run in the 2026 elections locally through the first four business days of being able to do

01/03/2026

https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/sports/jellico-struggles-against-w-e-b-dubois/article_9be9339b-1ca4-5691-aed2-762e114d797a.html

The Jellico Blue Devils fell to W.E.B DuBois 100-53 in the second round of the Cumberland Falls invitational at Corbin High School on Dec. 28.

01/03/2026

Congratulations to Luke Ivey, who was recognized for the 2025 LaFollette Press Biggest Campbell County Individual Game Performance of the Year!

Luke Ivey set a personal record and school record in the discus throw at the TSSAA state track meet in his state championship-winning performance. He also made the podium in the shot put.

Past winners:
2016: Matt Ogden (CCHS baseball)
2017: Shawn Marcum (CCHS football)
2018: Drew Jordan (CCHS football)
2019: Christian Shouse (CCHS track and field)
2020: C.J. Allen (CCHS football)
2021: C.J. Allen (CCHS football)
2022: Landen Hensley (CCHS football)
2023: Gavin Owens (CCHS football)
2024: Luke Ivey (CCHS track and field)

01/03/2026

Congratulations to Campbell County's Will Croley, recognized as the 2025 LaFollette Press Breakthrough Athlete of the Year!

Will Croley has stormed on the scene as the next great Campbell County basketball player and will continue to lead the Cougars through his junior and senior seasons.

Honorable mention:
Lydia Smith (CCHS Lady Cougar soccer)
Braydon Graham (CCHS football, basketball, track and field)
Caydon Hamblin (Jellico football)
Gavin Dabney (Jellico basketball, football)

Past winners:
2017: Taylor Shanks (CCHS softball)
2019: C.J. Allen (CCHS football)
2020: Tray Jefferson (Jellico High football)
2021: Zac Brady (CCHS football)
2022: Landen Hensley (CCHS football)
2023: Dustin Lewallen (Jellico football)
2024: Jayden Kitts (CCHS girls basketball)

01/03/2026

Congratulations to Jellico's Seth Brandenburg, who was recognized for having the 2025 LaFollette Press Biggest Jellico Play!

Seth Brandenburg scored a half-court shot as time expired to help Jellico defeat Sunbright 59-56 in the district tournament semifinals.