Her home in Kiev, Ukraine, is some 5,200 miles away. The war with Russia, now in its eighth month, rages there. In the next few days Julie Tryukhan and her …
Domestic violence campaign
To increase awareness about domestic violence in our community, the Knoxville Family Justice Center (KFJC) has launched a billboard campaign for the month of October. The KFJC’s goal is to …
Brandon Lindley: Right man, right job
Take note of this quote: “He’s dependable, level-headed and very hard-working. If I need something done, I don’t have to worry about it when I ask him. He just gets …
Detective Steve Ballard: ‘It’s not what you see on TV’
It is tedious and methodical work. It revolves around death. It requires patience and sustained focus. Asking yourself questions over and over and searching for answers. Interviews and evidence. Plus, …
Heroes save man trapped in a storm
If you’re of a mind to celebrate some heroes today, we’ve got three for you – Devan Teaster, Ryan Olive and Jason Russell. These law enforcement professionals braved a raging, …
Doug Lawyer: Building businesses, jobs, better pay
Updated 9/23/22 for Axle Logistics
Doug Lawyer’s not a lawyer, but his “testimony” before the Rotary Club of Farragut Sept. 21 was interesting and compelling in his real job as vice …
Christina Wallen: ‘Mama Bear’ patrols Loudon County
Tough life. Tough lady. Survivor. Sexually assaulted by a babysitter’s father at age 5. Grew up poor in Newport. Daughter of druggie parents. Little brother is an addict. Rejects victimhood. …
Mayor Ron Williams: He’s talking up Farragut
Ron Williams is an affable, albeit very serious, and low-key persona of a politician, laser focused on improving the community he calls home – the town of Farragut. In 2018 …