JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF) – A local institution has turned 50. Charley’s Pizza, a mainstay for many Campbell Countians, has offered its unique pizza, sandwiches and other dishes to multiple generations. It is so well known it is just called ‘Charley’s’ around town. Everyone is invited to join them as they celebrate this milestone.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 4/15/2026-1:25PM)

Patient was treated at the scene

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A woman is recovering this afternoon from burns sustained in a morning fire.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Charlotte McCoy, Interim Director of Schools, chaired her first school board meeting Tuesday night in Campbell County. McCoy will officially become the permanent director of schools at the May Board of Education meeting.

Eighteen teachers were given tenure at last night’s board of education meeting. Teachers must have completed five years in the Campbell County School System and have a level of overall effectiveness (LOE) score of four for the past two years.

Nearby structures at Alder Springs were protected from a mobile home fire

LAFOLLETTE, TN (LWAF)- At 2:28pm Tuesday, less then an hour after crews cleared the scene of a fire at the Towe String Road Convenience Center, Campbell County Rural Fire Service Firefighters were dispatched to Dogwood Acres near Norris Lake at Alder Springs for a report of a structure fire.

Updated list further down this page; updated at 10am, Wed., April 15, 2026

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- An auction conducted by the Campbell County Clerk & Master’s Office will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9am, at the courthouse to sell property that’s left on the list of delinquent property taxes for the year 2023 and any previous outstanding years. See the full list further down this page and click the download tab at the bottom of the page.

The list will be updated periodically to remove parcels that are paid.

“We’re hoping folks will pay their property tax, because we don’t ever want to sell anyone’s property.  However, if the tax is not paid, this property will be sold at auction for the delinquent property taxes,” said Dennis Potter, Campbell County Clerk & Master.

Unless prior payment is made to the office of the Clerk & Master by Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 4:30pm, the subject property will be sold on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9am, in the Chancery Courtroom in the Campbell County Courthouse at Jacksboro, Tennessee.

The Clerk & Master’s office will not accept any personal checks for the 2023 tax year or any prior tax years from April 13 to May 8, 2026.  Delinquent tax payments must be paid in cash, cashier’s check, money order, credit card or debit card.  Please note that all card payments have an added 4% fee. 

The courthouse at Jacksboro is where the office of the Clerk & Master is located, and the office telephone number is 423.562.3496.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-04/15/2026-10AM-PAID)

Wednesday’s hours of operation are 8am until 6pm

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Due to the fire on Tue., the Transfer Station at the Towe String Road Convenience Center is closed due to potential hot spots. On Wednesday, household garbage will be accepted from 8am until 6pm. “We apology for the inconvenience,” said Todd Hatmaker with the Towe String Road Convenience Center.

Wed. early voting at Election Commission-Jacksboro, 9am to 4pm; at Jellico Municipal Building 9am-2pm

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- 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.

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.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Maria Partin, Republican candidate for Campbell County Clerk is hosting a meet and greet at Mug’s.

Early voting begins Wed., April 15, at 9am

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- I am Darryl Chapman your candidate for Campbell County Sheriff. Let me begin by pledging to bring accountability back to the badge. That is something we have been missing in this county.  However, I can only do that with your vote and support. 

Text 423.352.7447 to schedule; for Campbell County residents only

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Through a collaboration of the Bissell Pet Foundation, Spay Campbell County Tennessee Pets,  Friends of Campbell County TN Animals and the Campbell County Public Spay/Neuter Clinic, Campbell County residents can get their cats fixed for $10, includes spay/neuter service, 1 year rabies vaccination, HCP vaccination and either microchip or ear tipping.   

Ceremony was held Tuesday morning

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Congratulations to Campbell County Christian Academy, the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism – April 2026 “Business of the Month”.

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. 

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- The Campbell County Department of Finance is hereby soliciting bids for a 50’ x 70’ Storage Building.