Collision ahead for Burchett, Jacobs?

Larry Van GuilderEar to the Ground

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 …

Leading by example

Larry Van GuilderOur Town Leaders

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, …

Sheriff defends detention process

Larry Van GuilderFeature

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

Larry Van GuilderFeature

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

Larry Van GuilderAs I see it

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, …