Ridgewood Volunteer Fire Department marks 40 years of service to South Campbell County

A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central.

RIDGEWOOD, TN (WLAF)- Funds from a Tennessee Volunteer Fire Equipment and Training grant have already been invested by the Ridgewood Volunteer Fire Department, ready to provide critical services. to its communities. The RVFD, marking 40 years after being established in 1986, is one of 235 volunteer fire departments across Tennessee.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF) – The Grand Jury will meet on May 20, June 3, July 15, and August 19, 2026.

‘Thursday’s annual event went wonderful’- Post Secondary Coordinator, Co-Athletic Director Olivia Lobertini

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County High School students got the opportunity to meet firsthand with more than 40 career representatives at Thursday’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Fair which was held in the Brown Gym from 8 am until 11. More career opportunities in law enforcement and military also had booths set up outside on school grounds.

‘It’s important to protect yourself from tick bites’- Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. John Dunn

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the many beautiful state parks and other amazing locations Tennessee has to offer.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- The National Wild Turkey Federation’s local chapter here in Campbell County hosted its annual Wounded Warrior Hunt last weekend. These hunting events are organized by nonprofits organizations across the United States to support veterans who have been wounded, disabled or otherwise impacted by military service.

Saturdays are Farmers Market days from 8am until 2pm across from Doyle’s Tire Shop

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- See the many faces of the Farmers Market.

Ivey holds the school discus record for Campbell County Track and Field

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell High Senior Luke Ivey will compete at the NCAA Division I level of athletics near year. The holder of the school record throw in the discus event signed college scholarship papers on Friday at Brown Gym.

List is further down this page; updated on Thu., April 30, 2026, 2pm

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-04/30/2026-2PM-PAID)

Three different fire agencies responded to the blaze

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- On Wood Lane, just off Towe String Road, is where a barn went up in flames Thursday evening.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet Celia. She is a two to three year old shepherd mix with a little something extra that gave her those adorable low-rider legs. She has limited vision in her left eye, but it doesn’t slow her down or take away from her gentle, loving nature. She’ll be evaluated by veterinarians, but so far, she’s handling it like a champ.

Twelve couples request marriage licenses

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Each week, WLAF publishes the names of couples who have applied for a marriage license in the last week.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 05/4/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)

Election day voting hours at your precinct are 9am-8pm on Tuesday, May 5

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- On Thursday, there were 239 votes cast in early voting, the largest single day of votes this early voting period. That brings the total to 2,104 votes after all 14 early voting days.

Citizens in Campbell County are encouraged to vote in 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.

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!