On the afternoon of December 2, 2014, Jeffrey Riddle walked to the edge of his driveway on Glenoaks Drive. He was crying a little. In shock. Devastated. Then came a …
Losing a hand never slowed Kenny Bosch
As of today, Kenny Bosch does not know which Rural Metro Fire station will be his first-responder home. He is a rookie at age 35, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) …
KFD Capt. Robertson: ‘It’s all about the team’
Darrell Robertson’s approach to his job sounds so simple, but the job is not so simple. His words, carefully chosen, truly reflect the essence and the professionalism of this dedicated …
Knox adds 10 new corrections officers
On April 30, 2024, The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division graduated its Correctional Officer Training Academy Class 191.
“We are honored these men and women chose the Knox County Sheriff’s …
Gary Godfrey: ‘Just a busy little Budda’
In these times in which we live, it’s rare for someone to be working the same job for the same company for 40 years with plans to work seven more. …
KPD Det. David Ogle: Serving the public, solving cases
Seven words. David Wayne Ogle is succinct. Why does he do what he does?
“Serving the public, man. That’s my life.”
And it’s not an exaggeration to conclude that he has and …
THP’s newest rookie: From rink to the road
From the rink to the road … one uniform to a new uniform … a safety helmet to a “campaign” hat … teammates left behind but acquiring new teammates.
Kyleigh Brynn …
Carla Jones breaks gender, color barriers at KFD
Carla Renee Jordan Jones is one flat-out character you’ll never forget. This is a life-loving, family-loving, job-loving and sports-loving woman. For 30 years come December 2024, she’s been serving the …