Barry Keith “B.K.” Hardin sensed early on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, that it was going to be a bad day – and it only got worse.
His day started with cleaning …
Officer Hardin’s bad day ‘could have been worse’
Priority’s Robyn Asher saves lives behind the scenes
Robyn Michelle Asher is a hero of heroes, a behind-the-scenes professional in the world of emergency services and first responders. To simply say her job is critical does not do …
Rural Metro’s Lee Rayburn: a pro with a big skillset
Ladies and gentlemen of our community, meet Lee Rayburn:
Paramedic
Firefighter
Trainer
Teacher
Delivers babies
Rayburn is a 20-year veteran of Rural Metro, and he’s part of the team at Station 25 in far East Knox …
Compassion, skill drive Rescue Squad’s Will Steward
He’s been around … from Jaybird Hill in Jefferson County to U.S. Army stops at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas; Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, N.C.; and Fort Jackson in …
Say a prayer for peace
(Editor’s Note: This was posted to Facebook on Christmas Eve by Knox County Sheriff’s Office Captain Aaron Yarnell. After 12 hours, it had 88 comments and 129 shares. Enjoy!)
On Dec. …
Assistant chief eyes circumstances, saves a life
Robert Roche was the first firefighter to arrive. He also was one of the first firefighters to enter the burning apartment building. And because he did, a woman who depends …
KCSO’s Doster, Hurst step up for mom, son
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies Wayne Doster and Jordan Hurst were patrolling South Knox County when the call came in around 5 p.m. on an early October 2018 day. The call …
Chief Thomas focuses on job, not glass ceiling
The glass ceiling on the fourth floor of the Knoxville Police Department is no more. When Mayor Madeline Rogero appointed Eva Maria Thomas as the city’s new Chief of Police …