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By Charlotte Underwood
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A ribbon cutting was held at the Campbell County Boys and Girls Club on Thursday afternoon, celebrating the opening of the club and the local fundraising efforts it took to make the club a reality. Campbell County’s Club opened its doors on January 6 and has “seen tremendous success in its first months of operation,” according to organizers.
HERE is a related story about the opening day of the club in January, and HERE is the photo gallery from WLAF’s Charlie Hutson.
(more…)List is further down this page; updated at 10:30am, Thu., April 16, 2026
JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- An auction conducted by the Campbell County Clerk & Master’s Office will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9am, at the courthouse to sell property that’s left on the list of delinquent property taxes for the year 2023 and any previous outstanding years. See the full list further down this page and click the download tab at the bottom of the page.
The list will be updated periodically to remove parcels that are paid.
“We’re hoping folks will pay their property tax, because we don’t ever want to sell anyone’s property. However, if the tax is not paid, this property will be sold at auction for the delinquent property taxes,” said Dennis Potter, Campbell County Clerk & Master.
Unless prior payment is made to the office of the Clerk & Master by Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 4:30pm, the subject property will be sold on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9am, in the Chancery Courtroom in the Campbell County Courthouse at Jacksboro, Tennessee.
The Clerk & Master’s office will not accept any personal checks for the 2023 tax year or any prior tax years from April 13 to May 8, 2026. Delinquent tax payments must be paid in cash, cashier’s check, money order, credit card or debit card. Please note that all card payments have an added 4% fee.
The courthouse at Jacksboro is where the office of the Clerk & Master is located, and the office telephone number is 423.562.3496.
(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-04/16/2026-10:30AM-PAID)
Fri. early voting at Election Commission-J’boro, 9-7; at Jellico Municipal Building 2pm-7pm
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- On Thursday, the second day of early voting, 125 ballots were cast. Couple that with 181 votes on Wednesday, and the sub-total is 306 with 12 early voting days remaining.
Citizens in Campbell County are encouraged to utilize the early voting period for the May 5 Primary Election to select party nominees for county offices. Tennessee is ranked number one in the nation for election integrity for the fourth year in a row, and early voting is a safe and secure way to cast a ballot before Election Day.
(more…)Heatherly retired after 28 years of service
NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Wednesday, on the Senate Floor in the Tennessee State Capitol, State Representative Dennis Powers made a special presentation to Tennessee Highway Patrol Major Stacey Wood Heatherly, retired.
(more…)April is Child Abuse and Prevention Awareness Month
LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Last week’s Campbell County Children’s Center 16th annual luncheon fundraiser was quite the success. It’s all thanks to you.
Connect HERE to see the full photo gallery of the April 9 luncheon from WLAF’s Charlie Hutson. WLAF’s Derrick Lee Anderson shares his story HERE.
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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- If you are a candidate running in the August or November election, WLAF is treating you to breakfast. It’ll be a grab and go breakfast so you’ll be able to keep moving or, if you like, take a few minutes and sit down and eat.
(more…)That’s free sports physical day on Sat., April 25, 9am, at Campbell High
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Saturday, April 25, 9am, is free sports physical day at Campbell High’s Gym. “All students are welcome at this event, not just CCHS students,” said CCHS Co-Athletic Director Olivia Lobertini.
“Our primary concern is the safety of our student-athletes in any sport they play,” said Michael O’Brien, M.D., Tennova Orthopedics. “The convenience of offering sports physicals at no cost, with easy access, is helpful to our student-athletes and families alike.”
Please see the flyer below.
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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- City of LaFollette, Tennessee is now accepting bids for the rehabilitation of two homes through its THDA HOME Program rehabilitation grant project.
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JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Department of Finance is hereby soliciting bids for a 50’ x 70’ Storage Building.
(more…)TCAT- Jacksboro recognized its National Technical Honor Society students Thu., April 16, 2026
(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-04/17/2026-6AM)
Held on Thursday, April 16, 2026
(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-04/17/2026-6AM)
JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Department of Finance is soliciting bids for the Campbell County Sanitation Department for a 48-foot trailer with the following specifications:
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By Charlotte Underwood
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Educators make a difference in students, lives every day. For many students, having a school employee who cares and goes that extra mile can be the difference in a successful education and graduation. We’ve all had that teacher, or school employee who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute all of our hardworking educators with a weekly feature.
(more…)Saw a fire and called 911
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- An observant Amazon driver making deliveries along White Rock Road in Jacksboro on Wednesday evening likely saved a family’s home from being destroyed by fire. The driver noticed the porch of the home was on fire and called 911.
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