City of La Follette leaders are in the process of amending used tires storage rules

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On Tuesday afternoon, the LaFollette City Council met for the monthly meeting.

The first topic discussed was Ordinance 2024-04 amending the municipal code regarding chapter 4 storage of used tires section 13-402 unlawful storage in all zoning districts. The ordinance changes the number of tires allowed to be stored outside from 300 to 200, the tires cannot be stored for more than 30 days and the violation fee changed from $50 to $100. Local business owner JR Kitts was present at the meeting and spoke to the council about the ordinance. Citizens were given three minutes to comment on any of the agenda items. However Kitts spoke for about 20 minutes and during his time he told the council “He feels he’s being targeted” with this change to the ordinance. The ordinance did have a first reading and was passed.

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Forces temporary evacuation at apartments

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- “A mix of alcohol, vinegar and bleach turned into a volatile situation and sent one person to the hospital,” said La Follette Fire Chief Jimmy Pack. A resident in the North 5th Street apartments discovered a cleaning formula on the Internet, and the mix quickly went wrong.

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Twelve offices will not be contested, State Representative race will be decided in August

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- The General Election for Campbell County is set for Thu., Aug. 6. However, the ballot is just now taking shape after the May Primary.

There are several races that will not be contested on Aug. 6. They are for Constable- Districts 1, 2, 3 & 4 (expect a write-in candidate for 5th District), Trustee, School Board- District 5, Circuit Court Clerk, Register of Deeds and County Attorney.

Here’s how August ballot is shaping up:

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List is further down this page; updated on Mon., May 4, 2026, 9:30am

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-05/04/2026-9:30AM-PAID)

WLAF’s live televised coverage begins at 7:30pm, connect to the Lindsay’s video player

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- There are three contested races on today’s May 2026 Primary ballot, Campbell County’s first primary election in 30 years. Polls are open from 9am until 8pm. WLAF’s live coverage begins at 7:30pm with hosts Chancellor Elizabeth Asbury, Clerk and Master Dennis Potter and WLAF’s Susan Sharp and Jim Freeman.

Sheriff’s candidate Darryl Chapman is challenging incumbent Wayne Barton on the Republican ticket. The winner will become the next sheriff after getting at least one vote in the General Election in August.

Maria Partin and Lance Wilson are vying on the Republican ticket for County Clerk. With a win, Partin or Wilson will advance to the August General Election to face Tyler King, an Independent.

For the Republican nod for School Board District 2, it’s Emily Gaylor versus Chris Honeycutt. That winner will run in August against Independent Brooke Longmire Dorton and Democrat Marvin Rutherford.

The coverage is made possible by these outstanding corporate partners:

See Tracy Lobertini and staff at Alco Builders & Realty

David Bales Automotive, locally family owned and operated since 1966

Builtwell Bank, La Follette, Jacksboro and Jellico

Byrge Screen Printing- Larry, Dawn, Colby and Kimberly Byrge

Campbell County Mayor Jack Lynch, who will be on the ballot in the August election

Dave’s Lawn Mower Parts near I-75 behind the former Scotty’s at Caryville

State Representative Dennis Powers, thankful to be serving you

Eighth Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler

C & L Metal Sales has the best prices in the tri-state.  See Matt Cline, the former Cougar

Community Trust Bank, Building Communities Built on Trust- La Follette, Jacksboro and Clinton, member F.D.I.C.

Quality Lawn Sales & Service-Cub Cadet and more for Campbell County at Indian Mound Circle

LUB– providing you with reliable, economical and friendly service

Local Realtor Gage Dople is ready to help you find your dream home or help you sell your home

First National Bank, your family, your future, your bank.  See Beth, Bryan, and Carrie

Gamble Motors, beside the South Avenue stop light, keeping you rolling since the 1950s

One name has it all.  Maynard.  See Maynard for wrecker service and auto parts

The City of La Follette is celebrating more than 125 years as a city

C & L Furniture, see us for furniture as well as guns and more on North Tennessee Avenue

Grace Rehab.  We’re here to help you at Grace Rehab

La Follette Mine Supply.  See LMS for boat lifts, septic tanks, septic chambers and more

Litho-Craft Printing & Office Supplies.  Since 1961, right there on West Beech Street

Lyon’s Liquor Locker 511 West Central Avenue in La Follette

Brandon Partin, your Property Assessor, honored to serve you

Deposit your check anytime, anywhere with the Peoples Bank of the South App

Powell-Clinch Utility District can lower your energy bill with a 40-gallon natural gas tank water heater

Premier Weight Management and Esthetics, your premier destination for your weight loss goals

Noah Smith for State Representative

Smith’s Metals and Dock Sales right across from Campbell County High School

TCAT. TCAT is the leader in technical education and industry training

Terry’s Pharmacy serving you in La Follette and Jacksboro

When it comes to the home, come to Wender Furniture next to light eight in La Follette

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LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Divorces are public record.

They are public because divorces have an effect on a number of legal affairs. Property ownership, debts, taxes, etc. can all be affected when a couple divorces.

In its continuing effort to provide news that has implications on the community, WLAF publishes divorces each Wednesday.

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By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- County planning commission members approved minor lot subdivisions, a majority subdivision and other business at Monday’s meeting.

First approved was a minor lot subdivision for James and Wanda Elhard on Back Valley Road.

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The daily bag limit is 10

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Tennessee’s 2026 spring hunting season for gray, fox and red squirrels opens Saturday, May 9, and will continue through Sunday, June 14. 

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Lyons Liquor Locker is May Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Congratulations to Lyons Liquor Locker, the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism – May 2026 “Business of the Month”.

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Three names are listed on today’s docket

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

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- LaFollette Middle School students win first and second prize in the annual Lions Club Peace Poster contest.

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Memorial Day is Monday, May 25

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The City of La Follette workshop, generally set for the last Monday on the month has been moved to an earlier date. The workshop is moved to Mon., May 18, at 5:30pm, at City Hall. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-05/06/2026-6AM)

The first Cars & Coffee of the season is Saturday at 9am

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Rev your engines. Grab a coffee. For the sixth year, Coolidge First Baptist Church is hosting its five month run of Cars & Coffee.

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One arrest made at La Follette, the other at Caryville

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On Friday afternoon, La Follette Police Narcotic Det. Noah Riggs was on routine patrol when he spotted a man suspected of trafficking narcotics. Riggs was aware of the man’s activity through a narcotic investigation.

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