Software snafu delays tax bills

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Ed Shouse is a polite, efficient and accessible officeholder who was looking forward to winding up two quiet, scandal-free terms as Knox County Trustee next spring. His tenure stands in …

Democrats sweep city council elections

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It was a bad night for Democrats nationally, but November 2 brought joy to the supporters of five Knoxville City Council members – all of whom are Democrats – who …

Gremlins from the Kremlin?

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It was just another outrageous Saturday Night Live skit, but last weekend’s fictional Lucerne County school board spoof seemed sadly, hilariously familiar to me, and probably to a lot of …

District 6 council race heats up

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It’s Garrett Holt vs. Gwen McKenzie for District 6 Knoxville City Council. Registered voters citywide can vote Nov. 3 for each district’s representative. (Only District 5 is not on the …