Campbell County, TN

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol said a man faces DUI charges after driving down the wrong side of I-75 and hitting a car in Campbell County Saturday night. They said Richard Lewis, 71, was driving a 2019 Honda CRV northbound on the south side of I-75 at...

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The northbound lanes of I-75 were closed following a multi-vehicle crash in Campbell County, Tennessee Highway Patrol officials announced Sunday afternoon. They have since been re-opened. The crash occurred near mile marker 136 which is just north of Caryville, according to the Tennessee Department of...

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol said no injuries were reported after three cars crashed on I-75 North in Campbell County Sunday afternoon. According to a report, they said the crash happened near the 136-mile marker at around 1 p.m. on Sunday. They said a 2014 Chrysler 2LM driven by Joseph Duby Jr., 54, hit a 2013 GMC Sierra on the highway as it was driving behind it. The Sierra then crashed into a 2013 Volvo S60, according to a report.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Officers with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department are strengthening their skills to help keep the community safe. In May, Sgt. Brandon Gross and Deputy Joseph Weaver attended a five day Basic Clandestine Lab Safety and Level A Certification class hosted by the Tennessee Dangerous Drug Task Force in Bell Buckle. During the class, Gross and Weaver were taught how to properly identify, sample, dismantle, and process clandestine meth lab sites. Some of the topics covered in this course included new trends in the manufacturing of methamphetamine, toxicology, chemical hazards, physical hazards, decontamination, and other safety procedures. In addition to methamphetamine, the class also provided detailed coverage of narcotics such as Heroin, Fentanyl, PCP, and LSD.

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF) – Two people were injured when the Mercury Sable they were in wrecked near Mile Marker 131 on I-75 north in Campbell County. The silver car was pulled out of a wooded area along the interstate late Saturday night. It was right before 11pm when the call...

Last month, Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Brandon Gross and Deputy Joseph Weaver attended a five-day long Basic Clandestine Lab Safety and Level A Certification class hosted by the Tennessee Dangerous Drug Task Force in Bell Buckle. During this class, law enforcement officers from across Tennessee are taught how to...

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. — One founding member of the Campbell County Honor Guard has been putting on his uniform for almost 70 years. “I just enjoy paying honor to deceased veterans. And I know someday I’ll be one,” said 84-year old Hugh Hatmaker. He is marking 30 years with that volunteer group based in La Follette, Tennessee.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a man is facing DUI and other charges after driving the wrong way on I-75 Saturday night and colliding with another vehicle. The THP says that 71-year-old Richard Lewis had been driving north in the southbound lanes of I-75 in Campbell County shortly after 10:15 pm Saturday, when his Honda CRV struck a southbound Ford F150. Lewis then hit a guard rail, according to the accident report and drove away, still headed the wrong way on the interstate.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol says that a juvenile was injured in what was described as a rollover ATV accident Wednesday night. The THP says that 43-year-old Jeffrey Flora of Ohio had been headed west on a Polaris ATV on Mariner Point Road in Campbell County’s Cedar Creek area when he lost control of the ATV and went off the side of the road before overturning.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – As time marches closer to the end of the fiscal year, work continues toward finalizing next year’s Campbell County budget. The Budget and Finance Committee meets this afternoon at 5:30pm at the courthouse. That meeting is followed by the Campbell County Commission workshop. WLAF’s Matthew Moore will be on hand with the live telecast that can be seen HERE starting at 5:30pm. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 06/14/2021-6AM)

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF) – A Knoxville man remains housed in the Campbell County Jail this morning after an eventful Saturday night on Interstate 75. Reports coming in to WLAF are that 71-year- old Richard Lewis was injured when he was allegedly driving north in the south lanes of I-75 soon after 10pm June 12. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Lewis’ Honda CRV hit a Ford F-150 pick-up truck, that was traveling correctly, south in the south lane. Lewis allegedly kept driving after the collision until his car stalled out in the roadway near Mile Marker 133.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. — When the Campbell County Animal Shelter usually receives a gift, they don't need a tractor-trailer to move it. But Wednesday's gift from a mystery donor isn't like other gifts. A person anonymously donated $70,000 worth of pet food to the shelter — 37,000 pounds of it....

Authorities said a Crossville man found an unexploded training rocket from WWII inside his parent's barn. Crews were able to safely detonate it. early Wednesday.

On Tuesday afternoon, the county’s animal control committee met to review a proposed ordinance that was presented by Patricia Siwinski, the director of Campbell County’s animal shelter. Log In. Already a subscriber? Register/Activate account. If you subscribe to the newspaper, you already receive FREE access to all the exclusive content...

On Wednesday, the Campbell County Animal Shelter received a massive, anonymous donation of pet food. Officials say that they received an email stating that a donated tractor-trailer full of food was going to be delivered on Wednesday, and when it did arrive, contained approximately 37,000 pounds of food valued at roughly $70,000.

Jan Jones, of Jacksboro, has assumed the role of executive director at CASA of Campbell County. “I was just ecstatic when they offered me the position, because I thought that there are probably many people who applied that have backgrounds in working with the court system or children in general,” Jones said. “So, when they offered me the position I was really overwhelmed, and I was so excited.”

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – A La Follette man, arrested on multiple charges, including DUI, is behind bars this morning following a wreck officials say he caused. A family of four was victim to the man’s carelessness as he entered their lane of travel, according to eye witnesses. La Follette Fire...

NEWCOMB, TN (WLAF) – Walking down the road ended with a trip to jail for a Pioneer man. Last Friday, Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher West was on Hwy 297 in Newcomb when he noticed a man walking up the side of the road. West stopped and spoke with the...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Campbell Co. family is asking for help finding Ralph, a Sulcata tortoise they’ve had for 8 years. Ralph was last seen on Bertha Land near Mt. Paran Loop Road in Campbell Co. The family said Ralph is not aggressive and can be picked up. The family stated Ralph is not native to the area and can’t survive in the wild.

The Campbell County planning commission met on Monday night and, after hearing from a concerned citizen who lives on Carp Lane, discussed whether it would be possible for the county to help maintain a non-county road. “We’re just looking for some help with trying to get our road repaired,” Roger...