FFA student Olivia Douglas to participate in National Conference

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.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACSKBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County High School student Olivia Douglas will be traveling to represent the Campbell County Future Farmers of America Chapter at the 2026 National FFA Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) at Washington, D.C. this July. This is an “amazing opportunity” for Douglas, who needs donations to help make the trip happen, according to CCHS Agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Nathanial Morton.

Three men, one woman indicted on crimes against children

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)-  The following indictments were handed down by the grand jury last week.

Driver leads La Follette Police to suspected drunk driver

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Late Thursday night, La Follette Police Dispatch alerted officers a driver was traveling west into La Follette following a suspected impaired driver.

Allegations in this case are monstrous

By SUSAN SHARP

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Thomas Elsea, the man charged with attempting to buy a child last spring, was indicted on additional charges last week. His indictment has led to the details of his crimes coming to light.

The 85-year-old now faces attempted illegal payment in connection with placement of child; sexual exploitation of a minor; two counts solicitation of minor- aggravated rape and two counts aggravated rape of child- solicitation. These are all felony charges.

Another busy weekend for CCRFS, Caryville Volunteer Fire Dept. and La Follette Rescue Squad

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Service agencies in Campbell County that rely solely on volunteers were pushed to the max again this weekend, and that’s not uncommon.

At 12:13pm on Saturday, first responders with the Campbell County Rural Fire Service (CCRFS) were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that had wrecked into the front of a house in the 500 block of Duff Road at Duff, according the CCRFS Chief Daniel Lawson. One person suffering from non-life threatening injuries was transported by Campbell EMS to the La Follette Medical Center Emergency Room.

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)

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

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- On Saturday, there were 85 votes cast in early voting. That brings the sub-total to 611 votes after four 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.

Get there early this season for best selection, Mondays-Fridays, 8:30am to 2:45pm

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- You’ll soon start seeing the signs, “CCHS Greenhouse is open”, cropping up near Campbell County High School. In the meantime, here’s your heads up that the Greenhouse opens on this Monday, April 20, at 8:30am.

Six couples apply for marriage license

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

General Assembly passes $58.3 billion budget

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- In release from the Tennessee House Republican Caucus, here is information on that The Tennessee House and Senate on Thursday passed the state’s $58.3 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, fulfilling the General Assembly’s only constitutional duty.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet Leo. He is looking for a low-key best friend who’s always down to relax. Leo could be your perfect match.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- City of LaFollette, Tennessee is now accepting bids for the rehabilitation of two homes through its THDA HOME Program rehabilitation grant project. 

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The Animal Hospital of Campbell County has a job opening.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Department of Finance is soliciting bids for the Campbell County Sanitation Department for a 48-foot trailer with the following specifications: