Notice of sale of property for delinquent taxes by auction Fri., May 10, 2024, 9am, at courthouse

It was a packed courthouse for the 2023 delinquent property tax auction.

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – As of Tue., May 7, 2024, 9:30am, HERE is the updated list of property that is on the Clerk & Masters auction block Friday, May 10, 9am, at the Chancery Courtroom of the Campbell County Courthouse.  “This property will be sold at auction for delinquent property taxes,” said Dennis Potter, Campbell County Clerk & Master. It’s for the year 2021 and any previous outstanding years, according to Potter.

“We accept cash or check at the end of the sale.  Participants may also use a credit card which includes a 4% fee,” said Lisa Sanders, Deputy Clerk for the Campbell County Clerk and Masters Office.

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Slight risk of severe storms Tue.; damaging winds, hail main threats from the stronger storms

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Tuesday features a muggy, breezy day with more clouds than sun to go along with a high of 83. Several rounds of showers and storms are expected through Thursday. Some of these storms may become strong to severe this afternoon and evening with damaging winds and hail as the main threats. There is a slight risk of severe storms today.

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Expect delays-traffic down to one lane in each direction at the Cove Lake bridges on the four lane

TOP PHOTO: WLAF’s Charlie Hutson snapped these under the bridges work a couple of weeks ago.

Repairs on all four bridges that span Cove Lake begin on the top decks on Monday morning.

CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – The contractor,  Jones Brothers Contractors, for the bridge repair project on SR-9 /Hwy 25W-63 over Cove Lake at Caryville has progressed with substructure work under the bridges, and, with weather permitting, plans to begin Super Structure work on top of the bridges on Mon., May 13. 

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By SUSAN SHARP

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- A man indicted for vehicular homicide was granted a bail reduction on Monday.

Josh Hill, 30, LaFollette, was indicted earlier this year for a crash that claimed the life of 64-year-old Bill Baird in July 2023. CLICK HERE for related story.

Since the indictment in February, Hill has been jailed with a $200,000 bond.

His bond was reduced to $85,000 yesterday in criminal court.

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More than 60 individuals are on the Tuesday court docket

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

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – La Follette Utilities Board (LUB) and partners throughout North America this week are celebrating Drinking Water Week, a decades-long tradition led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Taking place May 5-11 this year, Drinking Water Week is a celebration recognizing the vital role water plays in everyday life for both water professionals and the communities they serve.

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That’s 3:15pm to 4:45pm everyday on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through May 23

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – “We’ll be going strong on fundamentals these eight days we have for spring practice,” said new Campbell Coach Head Football Coach Mark Pemberton. The first of those eight days begins today on Reynolds Field.

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North and south bound traffic will be affected during Clinch River Bridge repairs

KNOXVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – Motorists traveling on I-75 in Anderson County should be aware of upcoming bridge repair activities that are expected to have a significant impact on traffic.

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WLAF has the live telecast

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Academic accomplishments of Campbell County High School Seniors will be celebrated tonight at six at the La Follette Church of God. WLAF will be there for the live telecast. Watch over WLAF-TV 1089 and via the Lindsay’s Carpet & Paint Center video player over www.1450wlaf.com. Other television outlets include Roku, Amazon Fire, YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. Listen in over WLAF AM 1450 and FM 100.9.

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Claire Matherly is Campbell County’s First Female Eagle Scout. She is pictured here with her parents Daniel and Sacha Matherly. In the very top photo, Claire Matherly had her Eagle Scout pinning ceremony on Sunday at the LaFollette Methodist Church. Her mother Sacha Matherly pins Claire while her father Daniel Matherly proudly looks on.

By Charlotte Underwood 

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Campbell County’s first Female Eagle Scout has taken wing.

 “… the path to Eagle for girls here in Campbell County has been laid. I am merely the first to make that journey, but without the trail you all have set, without the guiding light held by each of you, I may very well would have never started this trail and if I had, I most certainly would have gotten lost,” – Claire Matherly, Campbell County’s first female Eagle Scout said during her Eagle Ceremony on Sunday. 

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TOP PHOTO: The mobile clinic is in Campbell County on Tuesdays.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The Ridgeview Mobile Health Clinic is providing services on Tuesdays in Campbell County. However, there are some key things to know:

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JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – The Buildings & Grounds Committee meets on Thursday, May 9. That’s at 5:30 pm at the courthouse for EMS office building remodel discussions and any other matters.

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LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – Campbell County Habitat for Humanity cordially invites you to our 41st home dedication in honor of Teresa Phillips and her daughter Zamarah.

TOP PHOTO: Here’s a look at Teresa and Zamarah’s new home a couple of months ago.

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JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – It was a full house for Monday evening’s Career & Technical Education dinner and awards ceremony in the Commons at Campbell County High School. Students and teachers from Campbell and Jellico High Schools were recognized as family and friends were in attendance.

TOP PHOTO: This is a group photo of the students with CTE Director Traci Chambers (second from left) and Director of Schools Jennifer Fields (right)

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