Jimmy “J.J.” Jones almost always gets his way – even when he’s flat out wrong. The current sheriff and announced candidate for Knox County mayor has succeeded in getting his …
Jones puts Holt under merit board
Is Tom Spangler tough enough?
Sheriff-elect Tom Spangler beat the man most folks thought would win. Spangler topped Lee Tramel 65-35 percent in the May Republican Primary. With no Democratic opponent, “Spanky” will lead the …
Tom Spangler turns the page
Sheriff-elect Tom Spangler plans to keep his campaign promises. There’ll be fewer chiefs and more officers in schools, on the road and in the jail in a Spangler administration.
And, in …
Myers promoted to procurement director
Mayor Tim Burchett has elevated Matt Myers, former deputy director of procurement, to the post vacated by Hugh Holt. Burchett will not fill Myers’ previous position.
Holt resigned under fire on …
The end – with more conclusions to come
Column revised to reflect change in bowl game status.
The end is near. The season is mercifully over but there will be other conclusions.
For example, Tennessee was in and out of …
Draining the swamp (one mosquito at a time)
Knox County Sheriff’s Office spends almost $2 million annually to pay 15 individuals who earn over $100,000 per year. Five are running the show and 10 are helping out here …