In south Campbell County, the fire was spotted Friday afternoon

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-04/17/2026-6PM)

Campbell hosts Williamsburg at 6pm; click on Lindsay’s video player to watch

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell Baseball’s busy week began Monday night at Brown-Archer Field with a district home game with Powell ending in a tough 8-7 loss. WLAF’s Jake Monday, Mike Miller and Matthew Moore send you all the live TV, radio and web coverage of Friday’s home game with Williamsburg.

List is further down this page; updated at 5pm, Fri., April 17, 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-04/17/2026-5PM-PAID)

Man setting illegal fires forces RVFD, sheriff’s deputies to repeatedly come back

RIDGEWOOD, TN (WLAF)- Over the past two weeks, firefighters with the Ridgewood Volunteer Fire Department have responded to the call of an illegal burn five times to the same address, 1903 Highway 116. The down side is that on most of those days, burn permits were not being issued. The upside is that the illegal burns have been at a residence across Highway 116 from the fire hall. Law enforcement has also responded those five times.

Seltzer Saturdays are from noon until 4pm

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Located in the historic Lyons’ Building in LaFollette, Lyons Liquor Locker offers a variety of wine, beer and spirits catering to every taste and budget. Enjoy convenient online shopping and curbside pickup as well.

Lyons Liquor Locker is just a 1/2 mile from downtown LaFollette and is a “destination liquor store offering a curated selection of wine, beer, and spirits – along with weekly features, tasting, and special releases.”

Held Thursday at 8:30am at the LUB offices on North Tennessee Avenue

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-04/17/2026-6AM-PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’S ANN RUTHERFORD)

KNOXVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– Congrats to a lucky Daily Tennessee Jackpot player in Knoxville, who won the game’s jackpot of $230,000 from the drawing held last night, April 16.

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.

NTHS promotes student excellence and leadership in career and technical education

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On Thursday evening, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology- Jacksboro (TCAT) recognized its National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) students. Fifty-one TCAT Jacksboro students were inducted into the NTHS during the ceremony held at the La Follette Methodist Church.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his full photo gallery HERE.

Campbell’s doubles team of Will Croley and Davide Marcosano finish the district schedule undefeated

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF)- After sweeping the Panthers at Cumberland Gap on Tuesday, Campbell Tennis took its brooms and rackets to the West Hills Courts on Thursday. Then the Cougars and Lady Cougars proceeded to sweep Central to close out the regular season.

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.

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.

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.

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.