“Make it a Grand Week”- Olivia Lobertini, The Grand on Central

Ayers Foundation Senior Signing Day at Campbell County High School

The CCHS choir sang the National Anthem at Thursday’s Ayers Foundation Trust Signing Day Ceremony.

A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central.

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Thursday morning marked a momentous occasion with Campbell County High School Seniors participating in the Ayers Foundation Senior Signing Day ceremony. Seniors had their photos taken with the pennants of their chosen school and or branch of the military or workforce.

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Clerk & Master’s delinquent property tax auction tops a million dollars

‘We collected a lot of taxes today’- Dennis Potter, Clerk & Master

Under the leadership of Clerk & Master Dennis Potter, total annual revenue generated by the Clerk & Master’s auction has grown by more than 200% since 2015.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- History was made on Friday at the Clerk & Master’s delinquent property tax auction as sales topped a million dollars for the first time. “It shattered last year’s record by nearly a quarter of a million dollars,” said Dennis Potter, Clerk & Master.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE.

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It’s a mix of sunny days and unsettled weather days this week

Monday morning rain moves out of Campbell County by lunch time

Near 90-degree readings for Sunday are ahead.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Showers this morning, then cool temperatures on Tuesday morning. There’s a chance of showers and storms on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

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Grand Jury to convene

The Campbell County Grand Jury convenes next week

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF) – The Grand Jury will meet on May 20, June 3, July 15, and August 19, 2026.

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Governor Bill Lee to visit Campbell County on Tuesday
The Campbell County Christian Learning Center, between the church and the blue top baseball building, will host the governor of Tennessee on Tuesday afternoon.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is scheduled to make six stops in the region over the course of Monday afternoon and Tuesday. Jacksboro is among the six scheduled visits.

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Board of Education to meet on Tuesday, 5:30pm, at the courthouse

Approval of the contract for new Director of Schools Charlotte McCoy is on the agenda

New Director of Schools Charlotte McCoy

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The regular monthly meeting of the Campbell County Board of Education is Tuesday, May 12, 5:30pm, at the courthouse. The agenda, items for action, monthly financials and list of dilapidated items are further down this page.

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County Commission, Town of Caryville host meetings on Monday

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- The Town of Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen along with Campbell County’s Mayor and County Commission host meetings today and tonight.

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Campbell County Marriages May 4-8, 2026

Nine couples apply for a marriage license

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Each week, WLAF publishes the names of couples who have applied for a marriage license in the last week.

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Campbell County publishes proposed county budget

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Campbell County has released its proposed budget for FY2025-26.

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Meet the candidates who attended WLAF’s Candidates Breakfast

Time codes to access each candidate in the video are listed below

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- See and hear the candidates when they visited live on air over WLAF AM FM TV & DOTCOM during Thursday’s Candidates Breakfast in this Matthew Moore production.

Becky Aiken 22:30

Dewayne Baird 29:45

Michaela Barnett 42:10

Monty Bullock 27:45

Josh Etters 18:55

David Greene 10:50

Chris Honeycutt 39:25

Jimmy Jeffries 13:10

Jack Lynch 36:40

Zachary Marlow 00:10

Jeffrey Miller 44:25

Rusty Orick 4:40

Maria Partin 25:45

Marvin Rutherford 20:40

Noah Smith 33:35

Anthony Terry 2:00

Bobby Vann 15:30

Dr. Robert Vick 8:20

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-05/08/2026-6AM)

Rain is the “Pet of the Week”
Rain

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Meet Rain. She is a beautiful, sweet tabby with the gentlest soul and the biggest heart.

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Legal notices May 11, 2026

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 05/11/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)

Photos and interviews from WLAF’s Candidates Breakfast

Thanks to all the candidates who came out for Thursday’s fun morning

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Thanks to Becky Aiken, Dewayne Baird, Michaela Barnett, Monty Bullock, Josh Etters, David Greene, Chris Honeycutt, Jimmy Jeffries, Jack Lynch, Zachary Marlow, Jeffrey Miller, Rusty Orick, Maria Partin, Marvin Rutherford, Noah Smith, Anthony Terry, Bobby Vann and Dr. Robert Vick for attending WLAF’s Candidates Breakfast. Firewood Randy Russell, legendary WLAF Trading Post caller, even attended.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-05/08/2026-6AM)

Board of education seeking bids for custodial supplies

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Board of Education requests sealed bids on Custodial Supplies to be used in the Maintenance and Operation of Janitorial services. 

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