By Charlotte Underwood

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Educators make a difference in students’ lives every day. For many students, having a school employee who cares and goes that extra mile can be the difference in a successful education and graduation. We’ve all had that teacher, or school employee who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute all of our hardworking educators with a weekly feature.

Interim Director of Schools Nancy Lay withdraws her name from consideration for full time post

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Interim Director of Schools Nancy Lay has decided not to seek the full time post of director of schools. In a letter sent to WLAF late Wednesday afternoon, Lay, one of three finalists scheduled to interview on Friday, outlined that she is withdrawing her name from consideration.

Lay cited being interim has had an impact on her and her family adding that in just a few shorts months, the stress has taken a big toll on her health.

She wishes Campbell County Schools the best and notes that there are two very capable candidates in the running. Lori Adkins-Clemons, Elementary Supervisor, Campbell County Schools, and Charlotte McCoy, Special Education Supervisor, Campbell County Schools, are the two candidates in the director of schools search. Members of the board of education will interview both candidates on Friday beginning at 10am at Campbell County High School.

THIS STORY explains the interview process members of the Board of Education will follow on Friday.

‘We wanted to share some good employment stats, upcoming events’- Vice Mayor Randy Brown

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- “We have been working with the East Tennessee Economic Development Agency and wanted to share some good employment statistics and upcoming events,” said Campbell County Vice-Mayor Randy Brown.

Brown meets regularly with representatives from ETEDA to look at labor shed employment reports and statistics for Campbell County. Labor shed is the area or region from which an employment center draws its commuting workers.

Interviews for a new director of schools are set for Friday

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Interim Director of Campbell County Schools Nancy Lay has decided not to take part in Friday’s interview process for a new director of schools for Campbell County.

Upwards of 80 individuals are listed on today’s docket

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

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!

Saturday from noon until 2pm

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-04/02/2026-6AM-PAID)

Tim Short Ford of La Follette sponsors the 8am event at First Baptist Church of Jacksboro

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Campbell County Mayor Jack Lynch, along with Jimmy Brafford and the team at Tim Short Ford of La Follette, invite all veterans and their family members to attend Campbell County’s milestone 50^th Veterans Appreciation Breakfast this Saturday, April 4, 2026, beginning at 8am at the First Baptist Church of Jacksboro.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF) – The annual City of LaFollette Easter Egg Hunt is today.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The food trucks will roll back into LaFollette on April 7.

Connect HERE to watch anytime; the WATCH link is on the top page black tab of WLAF’s website

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Thanks to the genius of Todd Overbay and the late Frank Payne, the WLAF’s Ben Rogers Building Camera became a reality and is now showing you live looks of Downtown La Follette. Terry’s Pharmacy is the sponsor for the WLAF Ben Rogers Building Camera.

Open 10am until 6pm Thursday and Friday between JR’s Tires and Sonic

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Whether it’s a coconut filled chocolate egg or Easter decorated cupcakes or one of the other delicious treats from Heather and the girls at The Doorway Gourmet, they are ready for you now.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- The City of LaFollette will be taking applications for a full time Codes Enforcement/Permitting Officer.

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 04/02/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)