By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, 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.

This option passed in a 6 to 4 vote

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- After another lengthy budget session on Wednesday evening, board of education members passed option 3 for potential budget cuts which include approximately $1,675,269 in district wide cuts. This sets the “base foundation for the 141 budget” according to BOE chairman Jeffrey Miller. It was basically the same option that was voted down on Tuesday evening, but with several exceptions, including the retention of vice principals at both of the county’s high schools, as well as the retention of an Algebra teacher at CCHS. In the original proposal, these positions would have been cut. What passed does include the abolishment of approximately 14 certified teaching positions and one non-certified teaching position. Some of these positions are not currently filled by teachers, but the position would be abolished, while other positions that would be abolished have teachers set to retire out of them.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Board of Education director’s contract committee met Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 to hash out some of the initial contract details for newly hired director of schools Charlotte McCoy.

The director’s committee will meet again on April 30, at 5:30 pm, at the courthouse to continue the process. Any details worked out by the committee will have to be voted on by the full board.

Highlights of the meeting include a contract term length of 36 months with a one-month transition period to total 37 months.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Campbell United has a drug take-back event scheduled for Sat., Apr. 25, in La Follette and Jellico.

“The event will be on Saturday, from 10am until 2pm, in the parking lot of Woodson’s Mall and at the Veterans Memorial,” said Charlsa Honeycutt, Director of the Campbell United Anti-Drug Coalition.

Thu., early voting at Election Commission-J’boro, 9-4 at Jellico Municipal Building 9am-2pm

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- On Wednesday, there were 105 votes cast in early voting. That brings the sub-total to 954 votes after seven days of 14 early voting days.

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.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- City of La Follette leaders will meet in a workshop session on Monday at 5:30pm, at City Hall. Doing away with the 1st Street traffic light, stop light 8, and appointing a member to the La Follette Utilities Board are among the items on the agenda.

List is further down this page; updated at noon, Wed., April 22, 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-04/22/2026-NOON-PAID)

There’ll be bakers & farmers, sewers & wood workers, beekeepers & many other crafters

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- What began in circa 2009 opens back up for another season on Saturday, April 25, and you’re invited to come out. The Farmers Market hours are Saturdays from 8am until 2pm in the big parking lot on the hill across from Doyle’s Tire Shop at 2520 Jacksboro Pike.

There are more than 130 individuals listed on today’s docket

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Below is today’s general sessions court docket.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- A Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting is planned for May at the offices of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce.

Called meeting is Thursday at 3pm

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- The Town of Caryville has been without a vice mayor since November. That’s when Mayor David Chambers resignation from his post was accepted, and Vice Mayor Beth Lawson took over as mayor. Chambers was elected in November 2024.

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 04/23/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)

Tennessee Tuxedo presents live coverage of the Campbell High Prom Saturday airing at 5:30pm

FINCASTLE, TN (WLAF)- Don’t miss Prom Night Live this Saturday! Join Josh “The Voice of the Cougars” Parker and Olivia “Miss O” Lobertini as they interview prom attendees live across all WLAF media platforms. Jessica Stout and Caden Poston will feature added content from Saturday’s big night.

Thank you to Jessica Stout at Tennessee Tuxedo, across from Tim Short Ford, for sponsoring this event.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-  If you are a candidate running in the August or November election, WLAF is treating you to breakfast. It’ll be a grab and go breakfast so you’ll be able to keep moving or, if you like, take a few minutes and sit down and eat.