“… Oh, the last goodbye’s the hardest one to say … this is where the cowboy rides away.” – George Strait
On December 31, 2023, Mike Wilson’s professional life for the …
THP’s Mike Wilson: Riding away after 26 years
KPD’s Luis Sanchez: Smart and caring at 23
He’s young, only 23. He’s short, only 5-5. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” is his video game of choice. On his right hip is a semiautomatic Sig Sauer .45-caliber pistol. …
KFD promotes 12
The Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) held a badge-pinning promotions ceremony on September 8, 2023, at the Public Safety Complex in the Knoxville City Court at 1650 Huron St.
Fire Capt. Victoria …
Justin Parks: On the hunt for deadly fentanyl
When Justin Parks is patrolling the 20 miles of I-75 in Loudon County, he notices much more than the speeders. His Criminal Drug Interdiction training regularly kicks in. Twice in …
Broomstick impales man, misses his organs & spine
This story defies belief. You can’t make up one like this.
Now, for the short version, with details to follow.
On Thursday July 27, 2023, at 3 p.m., an alarm sounded for …
God, sand and deputy/medic save Gabe Manning’s life
Maybe the stars were aligned. Fate? Lady Luck or Dame Fortune? A miracle? God’s will? A truckload of sand? A medically trained Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) deputy? Pick one …
A.J. Spoone selected state’s top paramedic
In 2004 A.J. Spoone was a gung-ho rookie volunteer for the Jefferson County Rescue Squad. He was 16. Adrenalin exploded when his pager sounded one summer morning at home about …
Trooper Glenn Tucker: A survivor extraordinaire
Glenn Tucker is a major survivor. Reared in Morristown, this young man had a rugged childhood. Both parents were in and out of jail and prison. He entered his first …