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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…)Updated list further down this page; updated at 10am, Wed., April 15, 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)
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.
(more…)Calls of a car fire and an ATV wreck were handled
CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Two men are recovering this morning from injuries sustained in an ATV wreck while one person is without his sports car after it burned.
(more…)Thu. early voting at Election Commission-Jacksboro, 9am to 4pm; at Jellico Municipal Building 9am-2pm
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- 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…)There are more than 110 individuals listed on today’s docket
JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Below is today’s general sessions court docket.
(more…)No burn permits will be issued for Campbell County until further notice
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Campbell County and East Tennessee Fire Danger is HIGH for Thursday, April 16, 2026. Due to continued dry conditions, no burn permits will be issued in the East Tennessee District today, according to the Tennessee Division of Forestry.
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‘It’s a blessing working here’- Sheila Marlow of Big O’s Valley
By Jim Freeman
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It was a little concerning when I called Big O’s early Wednesday morning to ask about their special for the day. Chris (Brooks) answered the phone and told me they didn’t have a special. In the background, I heard Carla (Evans) say “did you tell him about Sheila?” After a blink of concern, Chris said “today’s Sheila’s anniversary here.” April 15th marked 26 years for Sheila Marlow behind the cash register at Big O’s Valley.
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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices.
(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 04/16/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)
Connect to Jake Miller Sports Talk Thursday from 6pm to 8pm
LA FOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Tune in at 6pm Thursday for a brand new edition of Jake Miller Sports Talk over WLAF.
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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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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- A former law enforcement officer has been arrested on a sealed indictment. Isiah Lloyd, who has worked for the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the City of LaFollette is facing charges of official misconduct and coercion/influencing a witness.
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JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF) – A local institution has turned 50. Charley’s Pizza, a mainstay for many Campbell Countians, has offered its unique pizza, sandwiches and other dishes to multiple generations. It is so well known it is just called ‘Charley’s’ around town. Everyone is invited to join them as they celebrate this milestone. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 4/15/2026-1:25PM)