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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.
(more…)Six agencies respond to Wednesday morning house fire
ROCKY TOP, TN (WLAF)- The initial call of someone seeing heavy smoke came in to Central Dispatch around 9:15 Wednesday morning. A neighbor on Oak Grove Road first spotted the smoke.
(more…)There is a total of four applicants so far
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- So far, only four individuals have applied to become the next Director of Schools for Campbell County. “It’s still early in the process. The deadline to apply is Feb. 26,” said Jeffrey Miller, Chairman of the Campbell County Board of Education.
Those who are in the running are Jerry Gibson, Danny Sheckles, Levi Collins and Lori Adkins-Clemons. Each has applied with the Tennessee School Board Association (TSBA).
(more…)The Knoxville Central Bobcats visit Brown Gym Thursday night
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- It’s been a quick run from the first basketball games of the season, two Campbell wins over Oliver Springs at home on Nov. 18, to tonight’s last games of the regular season. The final regular season home game is Thursday when Knoxville Central visits Brown Gym.
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WLAF hosting candidates breakfast; all candidates invited
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- If you are a candidate running in 2026, May, August or November, 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.
(more…)The Jacksboro Elementary School Gym floor will be re-bid
By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Bids on the Elk Valley Elementary Gym Floor and for the Jacksboro Elementary Gym floor were reviewed by the Campbell County Board of Education at its Tuesday evening meeting.
(more…)Celebration is set for Thursday, February 12, at noon
LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Congratulations to La Follette Housing Authority, the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism February 2026 “Business of the Month”.
(more…)Local primary election is Tue., May 5, local general election & state primary is Thu., Aug. 6, 2026
JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- There are four and a half days left to request a petition and to file a petition. If you are planning to seek a local office here in Campbell County, regardless of your party affiliation and whether you are running in the May or August elections, your qualifying deadline is Thursday, February 19, 2026, at noon.
Since December 22, the first day of being able to pick up a petition to run for office in a 2026 Campbell County Election, May 5 or August 6, 68 petitions have been requested. Of those 68 petitions, 37 have been returned to the Campbell County Election Commission Office.
Activity on Wednesday at the Election Commission office includes Marvin Rutherford who returned his petition to run for School Board- District 2 as an Independent. Requesting petitions were Ronald Greene, a Republican, for County Commission- District 1, Julie Lester and Doyle Williamson, Sr., both Independents, and each running for County Commission-District 4.
Qualifying deadline for both local elections is Thursday, February 19, 2026, at noon.
Early voting for the May Primary election runs from Wednesday, April 15 through Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Fifty CCHS students score high on ACT tests
JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The Campbell County High School ACT Elite students were recognized at Tuesday’s home basketball games. These 50 students received a composite score of 21 or higher on the ACT.
(more…)Jersey had been missing since last weekend
By Jim Freeman
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- If your dog has ever been missing, then you can relate to Candace Anderson. I sure can. My dog, Pup-Pup, went missing once for three weeks. Anderson’s beautiful dog Jersey is back home after being gone for the better part of a week.
(more…)There are more than 90 individuals listed on today’s docket
JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Below is today’s general sessions court docket.
(more…)Monday is Presidents Day
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- The offices for the Town of Caryville and the City of La Follette will be closed on Monday, Presidents Day. As a result, there is a change to the garbage pick-up schedule.
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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)-CLICK HERE to view today’s legal notices.
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In honor of Career and Technical Education (CTE) month
By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- In honor of Career and Technical Education (CTE) month, Campbell County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students that attended the National Conference, along with Jellico High School Construction Skills USA students were recognized by the Campbell County Board of Education on Tuesday evening.
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