Three words strike fear in the heart of a Knox County voter: “Jacobs for Governor.” They also stir angst in the bosom of Tim Burchett, District 2 congressional representative and …
Catching up: Cancer in the age of Covid-19
One man’s decision to step outside his professional comfort zone may have added years to my life. At the very least, his concern drove a lurking monster into the light …
State’s surpluses will be ‘tested’ by COVID-19 economic slump
Tennessee’s revenue numbers for March are in and they offer a grim forecast for the immediate future. Total collections in April (for the preceding month) were $1.3 billion, nearly $700 …
Leading by example
Count me among the thousands locally who could not get along half so well without the efforts of an essential yet too often overlooked band of local leaders and heroes, …
State’s unpreparedness causes frustration for thousands
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) signed into law on March 27 contains the federal government’s commitment to extend and expand unemployment benefits. Among its …
Sheriff defends detention process
Sheriff Tom Spangler defended his staff against allegations of neglect at the Knox County detention facility, speaking to Knox County Commission this week. Here is the sheriff’s statement:
The allegation that …
County Clerk’s offices to reopen, slowly
Knox County Clerk Sherry Witt will open drive-thru services at the Knox County Courthouse 8 to 4:30 and at the East office at 2010 S. Mall Road near Knoxville Center …
Catching up with commission
Responding to the threat of COVID-19 continues to dominate the thoughts of many elected officials. Knox County Commission’s April 27 Zoom meeting was no exception.
Dr. Martha Buchanan set the tone, …