Redemptive Automotive presents at Rotary

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

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Mark Weaver with White’s Tire and Auto Care guest spoke at Tuesday’s Campbell County Rotary Club luncheon about the nonprofit he has started called Redemptive Automotive Ministries.

Weaver is from Knoxville and has been in Campbell County at White’s Tire for 10 years where he is the managing partner.

Southbound traffic was re-routed exiting at Exit 11 at Williamsburg onto Highway 25W

JELLICO, TN (WLAF)- A man and a woman from Georgia died Saturday morning when the pick-up truck in which they were riding struck the back of a parked 18-wheeler, according to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. At 8:42am the collision occurred on the right shoulder at Mile Marker 161, near the Tennessee Welcome Center.

Jesus Silva, 21, was behind the wheel of a 1999 GMC Sierra pick-up truck. His passenger was Denise Andrade, 20. Both died at the scene.

There was no one in the cab of the 18-wheeler.

ORIGINAL STORY: Reports coming in to WLAF News are that a pick up truck collided with the back of an 18-wheeler on I-75 early on Saturday morning.

TCAT’s new buildings are coming right along, Buildings A & B

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The soon to be completed new TCAT buildings, A & B, could not be coming at a better time, because enrollment records continue to be broken. “We had an enrollment of about 150 students when I joined TCAT a few years ago. Around eight years ago, we had two or three dual enrollment students,” said Dr. Debbie Petree, President of the Jacksboro TCAT.

See the full photo gallery HERE from WLAF’s Charlie Hutson.

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

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- On Saturday, there were 131 votes cast in early voting. That brings the sub-total to 1,445 votes after ten 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.

LUB, Town of Jacksboro, Board of Education and Town of Caryville to hold meetings

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- The Town of Jacksboro’s regular monthly meeting is Mon., April 27, at 2:00pm, at Town Hall.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF) – The Grand Jury will meet on May 20, June 3, July 15, and August 19, 2026.

Early voting continues through Thu.; Campbell County will elect a sheriff in May, not in Aug.

By Jim Freeman

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- There will be three contested races in the May 5, Primary Election, Campbell County’s first primary since 1996. However, one of those races, the sheriff’s race, will be decided in May.

The May ballot’s contested races feature Darryl Chapman for sheriff versus the current office holder, Eddie Wayne Barton, II.

List is further down this page; updated at noon, Thu., April 23, 2026, 5pm

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-04/23/2026-5PM-PAID)

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.

Thursday, April 30, beginning at 8am

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The strong partnership between Campbell County High School and local businesses (colleges and trade programs, too) committed to investing in the future of Campbell County comes together again in the spring. CCHS Career & Technical Education (CTE) is proud to continue its tradition of annually hosting College & Career Day, an event rooted in the belief that it takes a community to prepare students for life beyond high school.

“When our community supports our school, it reinforces the idea that our students are valued and that opportunity can begin right here at home. College and Career Day gives students meaningful, face-to-face opportunities to connect with professionals and educators who can help guide their next steps,” said CCHS Post-Secondary Coordinator Olivia Lobertini.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet Amos. He is a nose to the ground kind of sniffer. He is ready to solve the latest crime scene, track the recent animal scent or just smell all the roses while on his walk with his new family. Amos is the sweetest of hound mixes, has a short brindle coat and is camera shy.

Thursday, June 18, 9am, Ball Farm Event Center

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- “We are so excited to announce this year’s Annual Meeting and Awards Event. We have changed it up and are having a breakfast event instead of an evening dinner event. This will be our first awards breakfast,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

A dozen couples apply for a 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.

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 04/27/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)