By SUSAN SHARP

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Details about the death at the Campbell County Jail have been released.

Faith Nicole Evans, 26, of Jacksboro was found alone and unresponsive in her cell today around 7:30am.

“There is no indication of foul play,” said Sheriff Wayne Barton. See related story HERE.

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Campbell blanks Gatlinburg-Pittman 3-0

By CLAYTON CARROLL

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – Your Lady Cougar Softball Squad, 3 and 13 on the year, welcomed the Gatlinburg Pittman Lady Highlanders to Arlis Chapman Field for Cancer Awareness Night on Monday.

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City of LaFollette meets in workshop session

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Yesterday afternoon, the LaFollette City Council met and discussed the possibility of having food truck rallies throughout the summer. Mayor Cliff Jennings stated that he would like to have some tailgating events during football season where people could watch the ballgame and tailgate.

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More than 65 individuals are on today’s docket

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

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Trent Coffey and Charlsa Honeycutt with Campbell United

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – Organizers with Campbell County’s newly re-established Drug Coalition Campbell United are urging area citizens to take a community assessment survey. The “purpose of the survey is to gather information on community priorities and community substance use behaviors.”

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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 Fri., Apr. 26, 2024, 11am, 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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LaFollette residents no longer have to leave their community for orthopedic care

Tennova Orthopedics – LaFollette is set to provide quality services under the guidance of Michael P. O’Brien, M.D. 

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – Tennova Healthcare – LaFollette Medical Center is pleased to announce the expansion of its medical services with the introduction of Tennova Orthopedics – LaFollette. Dedicated to meeting the growing demand for orthopedic care in our community, Tennova Orthopedics – LaFollette is set to provide quality services under the guidance of Michael P. O’Brien, M.D. 

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KINGSTON, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – State Senator Ken Yager, R-Kingston, (photo above) Monday announced his candidacy for re-election to the Tennessee Senate. Yager, who serves in a key leadership role as the Chairman of the Senate Republican Caucus, is seeking a 5th term representing Senate District 12. 

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Campbell High Cheerleader signed Monday to continue her career at the collegiate level

Left to right are Cheryl Hatmaker, Kinsley Carroll, John Carroll and John Heatherly.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – Since age four, Kinsley Carroll has been cheering and dancing. Now, at age 17, she’s ready to cheer at the collegiate level at Lincoln Memorial University, LMU, at Harrogate. On Monday afternoon, along with family, friends, teammates and coaches, the Campbell High senior committed to the Railsplitters.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE.

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HARRIMAN, TN (WLAF) – Sixteen law enforcement personnel, five emergency medical service employees, and one mental health professional graduated from Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training on April 19 from Gates Hall in Harriman. The graduates represented a wide range of departments and agencies: Amerimed EMS, Anderson County EMS, Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, Covenant Health, Harriman Police Department, Oak Ridge Police Department, Oliver Springs Police Department, Roane County Sheriff’s Office, and Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services.

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All matches will be played at Tyson Park at Knoxville

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – Campbell High Tennis Coach Josh Parker released the district tournament bracket for the Cougar and Lady Cougar Tennis teams.

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CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF) – Networking in Campbell County is the first Wednesday of each month and is hosted at Shoney’s. The next meeting is today at 11am.

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- The Caryville- Jacksboro Utilites Commission is seeking bids for a project in Caryville.

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Lacie Hatmaker’s poster (below) is on its way to the state competition

By Charlie Hutson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Annually, the Campbell County Lions Club sponsors the Peace Poster contest and encourages students at the Jacksboro and Lafollette Middle Schools to participate in the contest.

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