By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Board of Education members continued budget discussions briefly on Tuesday afternoon, approving the 142 Federal Projects School Fund and the 143 Central Cafeteria Fund. These were approved unanimously by the nine school board members present at the meeting. School Board Chairman Jeffrey Miller finished the meeting up with a motion to send both of these budgets, as well as the earlier approved General Purpose 141 School Fund budget onto the county commission to its budget and finance committee, which is expected to meet in early May, before being sent on to the full commission for a vote at its May meeting.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- On Monday afternoon, the LaFollette City Council met for the monthly workshop. It appeared from a first look at the agenda, it would be a short meeting. However that was not the case. The meeting lasted approximately an hour and a half.

Next checkpoint in La Follette will be May 22

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Over the course of an hour on Friday night, 120 vehicles drove through the Tennessee Highway Patrol Sobriety Checkpoint. The checkpoint staged near the Lobertini Bridge on Hwy 25W (North Indiana Avenue).

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)-  The former police officer accused of official misconduct and coercing/ influencing a witness has waived his first appearance in court.

Isaiah Lloyd will allow his attorney, D.T. Christmas, to appear on his behalf at his arraignment on May 4.

Lloyd was indicted by a Campbell County Grand Jury earlier this month.

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

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- On Tuesday, there were 136 votes cast in early voting. That brings the sub-total to 1,709 votes after twelve 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.

Three couples file for divorce

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.

The last time we paid nearly $4 for a gallon of gasoline was in July 2022

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The price of gasoline, regular unleaded self-serve, has really jumped since March 2. On that day, the price was $2.29 a gallon. The price was $3.52 on Tuesday and spiked to $3.79 overnight. The last time we were paying for a price of gasoline in this price neighborhood was in July 2022 when the price was $4.14.

‘Petco Love is essential to aid in reducing pet overpopulation’- Terri Woodward, SCCTP President

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– Spay Campbell County Tennessee Pets is set to receive a $2,500 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in Campbell County, Tennessee.

List is further down this page; updated at noon, Mon., April 27, 2026, 4pm

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-04/27/2026-4PM-PAID)

May 2, from 10am to 4pm, at 162 Calhoun Road- La Follette; free and open to the public

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The first-ever event at the Stardust Fields Event and Performance Venue is set for this Saturday, May 2. It will be the first ever community event at the Stardust Fields Event and Performance Venue. The venue is in the valley located at 162 Calhoun Road at LaFollette.

Apply in person at 206 South Indiana Avenue

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County’s only locally owned and operated building supply store has a career opportunity for two individuals.

Enjoy an afternoon-evening of learning, sharing and fun on Fri., May 8, 4:30-7:00, at CCHS

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- The La Follette side parking lot of Campbell County High School is the host venue for an afternoon and evening of learning, sharing and fun come Friday, May 8.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- LaFollette Nutrition is turning five and they are sharing the celebration with the community.

Lots of activities are planned for Friday, Saturday and beyond. See details below.

By Matthew Moore

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF) – There’s always something fun or interesting going on in Campbell County, and you can learn about it all right here!