Barger replaces Bob Crye on HPUD board

Sandra ClarkHalls, Powell

(Updated to reflect comment on website from Bob Crye)
Bob Crye has finished 10 years on the board of commissioners of Hallsdale Powell Utility District. He was replaced Thursday by Kelly …

Knox County to improve intersection in Halls

Abbey HarrisHalls

Knox County’s Engineering and Public Works department is working to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians at a dangerous intersection on Maynardville Pike near Halls High School.
The intersection of Maynardville …

Peterson releases new book

Sandra ClarkHalls

Halls native Dennis L. Peterson has released his newest book.
“Christ in Camp and Combat” tells the story of chaplains of the Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War.
He writes: “Religion has …

Halls wreck injures four

Jeff BagwellHalls

At approximately 9:22 p.m., June 10, Rural Metro Fire was dispatched to a 2-vehicle accident on Maynardville Pike at Majors Road in North Knox County.
A pickup truck traveling southbound on …

Quick response to Hwy. 33 accident

Jeff BagwellHalls

At approximately 11:30 a.m. today (5/8/21), Rural Metro Fire Engine 230 and Truck 236, along with AMR ambulance, Knox County Rescue, KCSO and THP, responded to a 2-vehicle accident in …