Coach Ernie Mac Clawson resigns as Cougars Head Coach

Clawson’s tenure as head basketball coach at Campbell High began in 2020

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- “When I saw the dads of my players watching their sons play back in December, it hit me. My son Keaton’s senior season at Cumberland Gap is coming up, and I just can’t miss being there for him,” said Coach Ernie Mac Clawson. The seventh head basketball coach in the 51 year history of Campbell County High School has resigned. In a 2:15pm meeting on Thursday, Clawson shared the news with his team.

“This team here is my family, too, but I need to be there for the rest of my family,” said Clawson. It was a very difficult decision for Clawson, because he has such a passion for the game and the players, and it’s all he’s ever done.

“Being able to coach with my brother (Branden) these six seasons has been so special,” said Clawson.

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Petitions are in: May ballot set, Aug. ballot partially set

Early voting for May Primary election runs Wed., April 15- Thu., April 30, 2026

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The window that opened on December 22 for candidates to request a petition to run for office in 2026 closed at noon Thursday. As a result, the ballot for the May primary is set with a partially set August ballot. The total count of petitions requested ended up at 73 with 51 of those being filed with the Election Commission Office.

The following county position term limits are up for election in 2026:

County Mayor
County Clerk
County Commission, three (3) per district, there are five (5) districts
County Attorney
Circuit Court Clerk
County Trustee
Register of Deeds
Sheriff
School Board Member, one (1) per district, there are five (5) districts
Constable, one (1) per district, there are five (5) districts

Here is who will be on the ballot for May and August 2026 elections:

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Brandy Sweat is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, 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.

Brandy Sweat is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week. She is the Librarian and Media Specialist at Campbell County High School. She has been an educator for 19 years.

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Adkins-Clemons, Sheckles only Campbell Countians among DOS applicants

There is a total of five applicants so far for Campbell Director of Schools

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- So far, only five individuals have applied to become the next Director of Schools for Campbell County. “It’s still early in the process. The deadline to apply is Feb. 26,” said Jeffrey Miller, Chairman of the Campbell County Board of Education.

Those who are in the running are Brandie Arnold, Lori Adkins-Clemons, Levi Collins, Jerry Gibson and Danny Sheckles . Each has applied with the Tennessee School Board Association (TSBA).

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Congressman Burchett known as “Tim” around Campbell High campus

Burchett has become a regular guest often visiting annually to speak with CCHS students

**Congressman Tim Burchett leans against the stage in the Campbell High Auditorium as he speaks to students.**

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- “It’s always great to have Tim in Campbell County and on campus at CCHS,” said Josh Parker, US Government teacher at Campbell County High School.

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Lady Cougars play for home region game tonight in Halls District Tourney

Semi-final game tips off Thu. at 7:30pm, Lady Cougars and Central

**It was a career night for Will Croley, with the ball, as the Junior Cougar ripped the ropes for 38 points.** **(PHOTO COURTESY OF WLAF’S MATTHEW MOORE)**

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell Cougars could not maintain their hot start behind Will Croley’s 21 first half points and fell to West 75-64 in the quarterfinal round of the District 3-AAAA Tournament being played at Halls. It was a career night for Croley as he tallied 38 points that included eight three-pointers. Jake Hatmaker added 18 while Jack Sexton had six points with two from Caden Heatherly. The Cougars end the season at 5 & 21.

Tonight at 7:30, the Lady Cougars play the Central Lady Bobcats in the semi-finals. Both teams split during the regular season, and each team has qualified to play in the Region 2 Tournament next week. However, the winner of tonight’s game will host in their first round Region game.

“We are excited for another opportunity to represent Campbell County. Thursday’s game should be a good one. Central has been playing really well since the return of one of their best players, and we will have one back as well in Addy Coleman. Both of us want a chance to play for a district championship. So there is a lot at stake plus with a win, we will get to play a region game at home on Friday, the 27th,” said Lady Cougar Head Coach Jason Kitts.

Tonight’s live telecast is presented by Mickey and Gayle Carter with Mickey & Son’s Lawn Care.

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Jake Miller Sports Talk is live from Halls tonight at six over WLAF

Jake Miller and Daniel Collins welcome a third member to the Sports Talk team

By Matthew Moore

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF) – Jake Miller Sports Talk airs live tonight at six, as always, but this special edition of the show will be much different than you have seen before. For the first time, the show will come to you live from Knoxville Halls High School and will serve as an extended Bullock Law Firm Pre-Game Show leading into the evening’s Campbell Lady Cougars semi-final district game with Central. Though the show will be condensed to one hour, it will be the most jam-packed show Jake’s had yet.

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I-75 rollover wreck injures lone occupant, snarls southbound traffic

Scene was cleared in less than two hours early Thursday

**The driver of this truck was transported to a hospital.**

RIDGEWOOD, TN (WLAF)- The call of a rollover wreck with possible entrapment came in to Central Dispatch at 5:51am Thursday.

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Candidates invited to breakfast on WLAF at The Grand, Fri., 6am-9am

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- If you are a candidate running in 2026, May, August or November, WLAF is treating you to breakfast. It’ll be a grab and go breakfast so you’ll be able to keep moving or, if you like, take a few minutes and sit down and eat.

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Lance Wilson to run as a Republican for County Clerk

Election Day is Tue., May 5, with early voting running from April 15 through April 30

Meet my oldest daughter Chloe, my wife Christy, my youngest daughter Whitley, and me, Lance Wilson.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Hey, folks! My name is Lance Wilson, and I’m running for County Clerk in this year’s election because Campbell County is home, and I believe in taking care of our own.

For the last ten years, I’ve been a small business owner right here in our community. I was raised to believe that if you give your word, you keep it, and if someone needs help, you do everything you can to help them. Those are the same values my family lives by, and the ones I’ll bring to the Clerk’s Office.

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