Of the 51 candidates, 27 joined WLAF visiting on the radio Friday morning

By Jim Freeman

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Thank you to all the candidates who took time to make a stop at WLAF’s Candidates breakfast” on Friday morning at The Grand on Central.

Here’s who all attended:

M. David Adkins incumbent Independent candidate for County Commission- 1st District

Dewayne Baird incumbent Republican candidate for County Commission- 3rd District

Jerry Brown Republican candidate for County Commission- 2nd District

Darryl Chapman Republican candidate for Sheriff

Suzette Davenport Independent candidate for County Commission- 5th District

Ralph Davis Independent candidate for County Commission- 5th District

Joshua A. Etters Republican candidate for County Commission- 1st District

Brittany Miller Foust unopposed incumbent Republican candidate for Register of Deeds

Emily Suzanne Gaylor Republican candidate for School Board- 2nd District

David Greene Republican candidate for County Commission- 1st District

Beverly Stanfield Hall incumbent Independent candidate for County Commission- 2nd District

Randy Heatherly incumbent Republican candidate for School Board- 3rd District

Christopher James Lee Honeycutt Republican candidate for School Board- 2nd District

Jack Lynch incumbent Independent candidate for Mayor

Zachary Marlow incumbent Independent candidate for County Commission- 1st District

Jeffrey Miller unopposed incumbent Republican candidate for School Board- 1st District

Lawrence “Rusty” Orick incumbent Independent candidate for County Commission- 3rd District

Maria Partin Republican candidate for County Clerk

Ray Perry Republican candidate for County Commission- 4th District

Dennis Powers incumbent Republican candidate for State House of Representatives 36th District

Marvin T. Rutherford Democratic candidate for School Board- 2nd District

Noah Smith Republican candidate for State House of Representatives 36th District

Chris Stanley Republican candidate for County Commission- 4th District

Anthony Terry Republican candidate for County Commission- 3rd District

Bobby Vann unopposed incumbent Republican candidate for Circuit Court Clerk

Lance J. Wilson Republican candidate for County Clerk

Thank you to the WLAF Staff making Friday’s event such a success, Derrick Lee Anderson, Nancy Bright, Aaron Hopkins, Matthew Moore, Ann Rutherford and Susan Sharp. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-02/20/2026-1PM)

Jake Templin and staff will come to you to repair farm equipment, big rigs, any kind of diesel-powered heavy equipment

It’s been busy lately at the garage the late TJ Sparks founded more than 50 years ago. Jake Templin, above, has brought the shop back to life.

By Charlotte Underwood

SPEEDWELL, TN (WLAF)- Give Sparks Diesel a call for all your diesel repair needs!

Whether you need diesel repair, rebuilds, hydraulic repair, electrical diagnostics, mobile/roadside service, or welding, Sparks Diesel can help you get your rig or heavy equipment up and running. Call or text today at 423.871.1221.

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Central wins going away 63-51

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF)- It was a nip and tuck night for Campbell and Central until the three-minute mark of the game. That’s when Campbell went cold, and Central scored the final 12 points.

Campbell and Central had each other right where they wanted; tied at 51 with 3:06 left in the game. However, that’s where the game changed as Central shutout the Lady Cougars down the stretch to win 63-51.

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Checkpoint begins after sunset Friday

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints around the region during the month of February, and a checkpoint is scheduled for Campbell County, namely La Follette, today, Friday, February 20, around dusk.

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Hosted by Y-12 Credit Union-East LaFollette

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- “It was a wonderful turnout for our February Coffee Connection,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

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Enjoy the 70s at 7:00 Saturday nights with Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 The 70s

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- LISTEN HERE for the fun of Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 The 70s as it trips back to February 21, 1976, Saturday at 7pm over WLAF radio. The fun three hours of memories are brought to you by Maynard’s Auto Parts and State Representative Dennis Powers.

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

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 02/20/2026- 6AM- IMAGE FROM ar.inspiredpencil.com)

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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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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Scene was cleared in less than two hours early Thursday

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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‘My last job was it before retirement, but I just had to do this one’- Curtis Elkins

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Elkins Road runs right in front of the TCAT campus. Years ago, the road was named in honor of Curtis Elkins’ grandpa, Charles Delas Elkins. So, when Delas’ grandson had the chance to return to his old stomping grounds and head up the construction of TCAT’s new buildings, he jumped at the chance and is the Project Superintendent.

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Blue Devils defeat Coalfield on Tuesday at Charles Lindsay-Dino Oakes Gymnasium

JELLICO, TN (WLAF)- An impressive first half stood up for Jellico as the Blue Devils, behind three double figure scorers, defeated visiting Coalfield 70 to 64 on Tuesday night in the opening round of the District 3, 1-A, basketball tournament.

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- On March 10, at 7pm, at the old West LaFollette School, the public can hear from a host of candidates seeking office.

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There were no injuries

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Smoke coming from a house at 109 North 9th Street early Monday caught the attention of a La Follette Police Officer on routine patrol.

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