By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- At Monday’s county commission meeting, the county mayor Jack Lynch was approved to “discuss any matters involving county insurance and act on behalf of the commission on any matters.” This move comes in light as the courthouse, into its second week, experiences a network disruption affecting certain systems as it works with external cybersecurity specialists.

TOP PHOTO: At Monday’s commission meeting, it was approved for County Mayor Jack Lynch, left, to discuss and act on behalf of the commission “on any matters involving county insurance.” Johnny Bruce, Chairman of the Campbell County Commission, is on the right.

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Strong to severe storms are possible from this evening into early Wednesday morning here in Campbell County and the region.

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JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Tuesday marks day four of 14 early voting days with the last day to early vote being July 31. Monday was another healthy turnout of folks voting early.

Early voting with comparison to (Aug. 2022 early voting)

309 Mon., July 20 (351)

125 Sat., July 18 (184)

404 Fri., July 17 (451)

Here’s a look at the August 6, 2026, sample ballot. Early voting began July 17.

Early voting hours for Tuesday are from 9am until 4pm at the Election Commission office at 129 Church Alley at Jacksboro and 9am-2pm at Jellico, 410 South Main Street, in the Municipal building.

Candidates are allowed to campaign but must remain 100 feet from the election commission building. Tents must be set up behind church. Candidates can not set up tents to the left of the building due to construction.

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Campbell County Environmental Services Department is pleased to announce that it is back to its normal operations. “All necessary replacement parts for our network, server systems, compactor, and scale house equipment have been received and successfully installed following the recent lightning strike that caused significant damage to our facility,” said David Adkins, Director, Campbell County Environmental.

TOP PHOTO: WLAF’s Charlie Hutson was on the Towe String Road Convenience Center grounds Monday afternoon just as the center fully reopened. Traffic, especially to the scales and Transfer Station, became very steady.

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JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Third District School Board Members Randy Heatherly and Brandon Johnson hosted a “Meet & Greet with Our New Principals” on Monday afternoon at Manahouse Coffee. Faculty, staff, teachers and administrators stopped by to meet Brad Collette and Brandi Harris at 5pm.

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By Clayton Carroll

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – Football returns to The Hill in just one month. The Cougars open against the Panthers of Lenoir City at John T. “Jack” Reynolds Field in a mere 31 days. 

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By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- At Monday’s county commission meeting, local 11-year-old athlete Alex Padgett was honored for his amazing feats in competition running, including holding several state records for his age. He, along with his family, were at Monday’s meeting to receive the plaque.

Padgett has been a member of the Campbell County Cross Country team for the past four seasons and will be a 6th grader at Jacksboro Middle School next month.

County Mayor Jack Lynch read a proclamation in Padgett’s honor.

TOP PHOTO: Local athlete Alex Padgett was honored by county commissioners on Monday evening. He is pictured here with his family.

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NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– State Rep. Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, is encouraging residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holiday.

The state’s annual back-to-school tax-free weekend begins on Friday, July 31, at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, Aug. 2, at 11:59 p.m.

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF) – Starting at 4pm on Monday afternoon, emergency responders were dispatched across Campbell County to three different emergencies.

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By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Vietnam Veterans Chapter 1148 was recognized at Monday’s County Commission meeting.  The chapter also received a check for $100,000 to go towards the Veterans Park that will be located in Caryville.

TOP PHOTO: The County Commission presents $100,000 to the local chapter of Vietnam Veterans to go towards a Veterans Park.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- After a months long recovery, retired LaFollette Middle School Coach Greg Vincent is coming home. His homecoming is set for Wednesday, and WLAF Radio will be there along West Central Avenue for the live broadcast with Clayton Carroll, Matthew Moore and Charlie Hutson.

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JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- You may not realize it, but as a member of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, there are a lot of benefits even some that you may not know about. Coming up here in a few days will be your opportunity to learn about all of those benefits.

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Tonight from 6pm until 8pm the Campbell County Republican Party will have hot dogs, music and a chance to meet the county’s Republican candidates at the Republican Headquarters, 1913 Old Jacksboro Pike.

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Lots of activities are planned for Friday, Saturday and beyond. See details below.

By Matthew Moore

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF) – There’s always something fun or interesting going on in Campbell County, and you can learn about it all right here!

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