‘I have multiple concerns about closing a school without comprehensive studies’- Dail Cantrell

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- It was a tense first budget meeting for the Campbell County Board of Education on Tuesday evening with the district facing a $2.5 million budget deficit. Enrollment numbers being down and no increases in the projected additional revenue, as well as an increase in operating costs has made a perfect storm for the school district.

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

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- On Tuesday, there were 129 votes cast in early voting. That brings the sub-total to 849votes after six 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.

Early voting runs through Thu., April 30

By Charlotte Underwood

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Campbell County Administrator of Elections Mallory Rosenfeld guest spoke at the Campbell County Rotary Club luncheon held at the LaFollette Methodist Church in late February. Since early voting is at the mid-way point, the seventh of 14 early voting days, today, WLAF is republishing much of the original story from Charlotte Underwood.

Rosenfeld said she wanted to address “Rotarians and the public on the primary election process and another opportunity for voters to cast their ballot.”  She explained the process of how a primary election works.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Daphne Egner is facing a three count indictment after the Campbell County Grand Jury met last week.

Egner, South 13th Street, LaFollette was indicted on charges of child abuse/ neglect/endangerment eight years of less- health/ welfare, child abuse/neglect/endangerment and reckless endangerment- vehicle/ felony. See a related story HERE.

Tennessee Tuxedo presents live coverage of the Campbell High Prom Saturday airing at 5:30pm

FINCASTLE, TN (WLAF)- Don’t miss Prom Night Live this Saturday! Join Josh “The Voice of the Cougars” Parker and Olivia “Miss O” Lobertini as they interview prom attendees live across all WLAF media platforms. Jessica Stout and Caden Poston will feature added content from Saturday’s big night.

Thank you to Jessica Stout at Tennessee Tuxedo, across from Tim Short Ford, for sponsoring this event.

George and Jo Rutherford went on to very successful careers after school at TCAT

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It was like discovered treasure when Jo Huddleston Rutherford came over and introduced herself to TCAT President Dr. Debbie Petree after Thursday’s TCAT honors ceremony. Rutherford and her husband George then took Petree on a trip down TCAT Memory Lane.

Twelve offices will not be contested

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- The General Election for Campbell County is set for Thu., Aug. 6. However, the ballot will not be set for August until 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- Districts 1, 4 & 5, Circuit Court Clerk, Register of Deeds and County Attorney.

Here’s how August ballot is shaping up:

Five couples listed on this report

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.

Driver and passenger facing multiple drug charges

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Driving too slowly proved to be a bad move for an out of town driver as he crept down the four lane 15 miles an hour under the posted speed limit. It was just after midnight on Monday, when the southwest bound, slow moving car caught the attention of a Jacksboro Police Officer.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- City of LaFollette, Tennessee is now accepting bids for the rehabilitation of two homes through its THDA HOME Program rehabilitation grant project. 

NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– The Tennessee House of Representatives approved legislation Tuesday to support families of electrical linemen who are killed in the line of duty. 

The Chance Carlton Act, sponsored by State Representative Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, adds electrical linemen to the list of first responders whose families are eligible to receive $250,000 in payments over a five-year period to help ease financial burdens following their loved one’s death.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- From a tractor pulls to a rodeo to music Greeneview Farms has a full schedule for the next six months.

Millions of homeowners plan to dig this spring— here’s how to stay safe before breaking ground

ROCKY TOP, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Spring digging season is here, and it’s a busy one. In observance of April as National Safe Digging Month, Powell Clinch Utility District (PCUD) is reminding everyone to contact 811 before breaking ground this season – and a new national survey shows just how high the stakes are. Nearly three in four American homeowners (74%) plan to tackle an outdoor project involving digging this spring, translating to an estimated more than 60 million households breaking ground across the country. Concerningly, an estimated 10 million+ homeowners plan to dig without first contacting 811 – the designated call-before-you-dig service that helps prevent dangerous and costly utility strikes.

LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Please be advised that the property formerly owned by Willie H. Burchell and Anna May Burchell remains in violation of the remodel/demolition order issued on July 7, 2025.