Interim director added to candidate list of now three finalists

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- At Tuesday’s Campbell County Board of Education meeting, in a 6 to 4 vote, board of education members voted to add interim director of schools Nancy Lay to the list of three finalists for the director of schools.

Originally 15 candidates applied and were narrowed down to two by Tennessee School Board Association (TSBA) representatives tasked with vetting the multitude of candidates through completing credential reviews, verifying application materials, and conducting reference checks. Finalists recommended by TSBA included Lori Adkins-Clemons, Elementary Supervisor, Campbell County Schools, Jacksboro, and Charlotte McCoy, Special Education Supervisor, Campbell County Schools, Jacksboro.

Below see the names of all candidates and the offices they are seeking along with important dates

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- With early voting starting on April 15, WLAF hosted its Candidates Forum on Tuesday night affording voters a chance to meet the candidates either in person or by way of one of WLAF’s 10 media outlets. Candidates for the offices of county mayor, sheriff, school board, state representative, county clerk and county commission candidates attended.

The traditional event was held on the gym stage at the former West La Follette School, now the West End Community Center, on West Beech Street. The live event was made possible by Maria Partin, candidate for county clerk, Skeeter’s Tire Barn on Pinecrest Road and Brian Younce and staff at Beacon Finance on North Tennessee Avenue.

By Brandon Johnson, 3rd District School Board Member

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Over the past several days, many members of our community have reached out asking about the process to select the next Director of Schools for Campbell County. Given the level of public interest and concern, I believe it is important to clearly explain how we arrived at this point and why I have concerns about the direction the process has taken.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Divorces are public record.

They are public because divorces have an effect on a number of legal affairs. Property ownership, debts, taxes, etc. can all be affected when a couple divorces.

In its continuing effort to provide news that has implications on the community, WLAF publishes divorces each Wednesday.

By Jake Monday, Voice of the Cougars

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Cougars have improved their record now to 4-2 last night after a win over the Claiborne Bulldogs. It was Head Coach Adam Ellison’s first game back after serving a two game suspension from an ejection in last Thursday’s loss at Oneida to the Indians. “That was a miserable two games for me to say the least. I give so much credit to our coaching staff and our kids for buying in to this program and doing the little things right. They are the reason we are 4-2,” said Ellison.

A zoning change is the topic

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- A special called meeting is slated for tonight at six for the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen at the Caryville Municipal Building. The purpose of the meeting is to host a public hearing on a zone change. It’s about parcel 120 010.00, on Bruce Gap Rd. in Caryville, that is owned by Indian Gap Investment, LLC. The zone change would take the property from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Medium Density Residential (R-2).

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- LaFollette Utility Board members met very briefly on Monday morning in a special called meeting, approving the low bidder Baird Tree Company for hourly tree trimming bids. This agenda item was tabled following last month’s meeting after board member Laura Byrge asked for time to get more information on the bids.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The La Follette Fire Department will be testing its emergency sirens today at noon.

That’s at 210 East Central Avenue near the Central Avenue Bridge

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- John and Michele Mertens (above) welcome you to Battle Provisions, their new brick and mortar location in the heart of La Follette. “We were online only and decided to open a store, and here it is,” said John Mertens.

Very warm with breezes, partly sunny skies as highs approach 80 on Wednesday; mainly rain free

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It’s warm and breezy today with near record to record high temperatures areawide as the day stays mainly rain-free. Expect showers and storms this evening likely from sunset through midnight. Some storms could be strong to severe, especially near the Cumberland Plateau including areas west of I-75 in Campbell County. A conditional low-end tornado threat will be in place.

HOMEstretch helps homeowners and real estate professionals prepare homes to sell

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Congratulations to HOME Stretch, the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism – March 2026 “Business of the Month”.  HOMEstretch, which opened in 2025, helps homeowners and real estate professionals prepare homes to sell. Owner Stephanie Smith brought HOMEstretch, a national franchise, to Campbell County and East Tennessee.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Notice is hereby given that on March 10 of 2026 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Bedford Wayne Fine, who died 2/19/2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Campbell County Chancery Court of
Campbell County, Tennessee.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Finance Department is seeking bids for a complete network upgrade for the Campbell County Courthouse.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On Saturday, March 14, at Woodson’s Mall, on the Jacksboro side is where the first Spring into Summer Home Refresh event takes place. “We’ll have a vendor from just about every category you can imagine when it comes to refreshing and renewing your home,” said Suzette Chapman with Harper Realty. Woodson’s Mall and Harper Realty are your hosts for the 10am until 2pm event.