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 …
Allen cites results in seeking second term
The top law enforcement official in any jurisdiction is the attorney general. In Knox County for the past eight years, that’s been Charme Allen, the first woman to hold this …
Feb. 3, 2022: A rugged day for Trooper Dubroc
The job is hard enough with its unrelenting day-to-day stress, of seeing the bodies of men, women and children killed in vehicle accidents, not to mention chasing and stopping impaired …
Capt. Bobby Russell’s 32 years at KFD is ending
New Year’s Day Jan. 1, 2023, is a Sunday. On that day Capt. Robert “Bobby” George Russell Jr. will begin spending more time with his family, going camping, ending a …