A conversation with Phyllis Tonkin is not one you will soon forget.
She sees and hears things that break her heart, things you and the rest of us never want to …
THP’s Grant Gouldie: Big man for a big job
When he pulls out of his driveway heading to work, this big man will be in a Ford SUV or astride a Harley Davidson Electra Glide.
Both sport the same colors …
Capt. Debbie Cox: A star in the background
Capt. Debbie Lee Doss Cox works about as far behind the scenes as you can get. Behind fences, glass, walls and bars, too. Been doing it for almost 20 years. …
Nate Patterson: Follows dad into EMS work
Today, let’s meet Nathan “Nate” Patterson, a big man – 6-1, 300 pounds and affectionately called “Chunky” by his buddies. He comes by it honestly. More about that later on. …
Family DNA did its job for KFD’s ‘Frenchie’
Jeff French’s DNA did its job. Life and career were mapped out before his birth on December 5, 1985. He was destined for a life in public service, following in …
Sgt. Todd Sleet brings lifetime of skills to new job of keeping kids safe
“… And the thunder rolls!” Garth Brooks sings.
Indeed, “Thunder” did roll for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Tango motorcycle unit when a young officer named Todd Davon Sleet patrolled during …
Remembering Roger Estes: ‘True American hero’
Today is Lt. Roger Elliott Estes Day in our community of “Our Town Heroes.” Life is full of irony and the death of this 77-year-old public servant volunteer on July …
Adam Winstead: Bluegrass/gospel to KPD
The Adam Winstead story is beyond interesting. This young man is Bean Station/Grainger County born and bred. He’s been a garbage man in Morristown and cut grass. He’s 32 and …