Busy! Busy! Welcome to her world: KCSO Deputy-SRO Amanda Phipps
Amanda Marie Phipps cares for four children at home. At work, she cares for another 550, give or...
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Category: Our Town Heroes
Revisiting the Frazier triplets: It’s a happy life for this KFD family
On Sunday afternoon – September 20, 2020 – Erica Frazier opened her front door for me at her...
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KCR Diver Nick Rose: He’s always ready to say ‘I’ll help’
Once upon a time, Nick Rose and claustrophobia were incompatible. Things are better these days,...
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California to East Tennessee: KFD’s Trevor Doyle, wife find their home
From birth to 18, Trevor Eamann Doyle’s life was all Las Vegas. His mother worked for Caesars...
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Erika Yancey: ACSO Corrections Deputy honored twice in 2026
It didn’t take Anderson County Sheriff Russell Barker very long to size up Corrections Deputy...
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Hero Kid 2026 fall campaign Sept. 1-Nov. 30
Do you know a young person who has stepped up to help others, made a lasting difference in the...
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LCSO Det. Khristian Kirkland: A busy man of 27 at work & home
Khristian Chappel Kirkland is a sergeant detective at the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO)....
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Bless Her Heart
For so many years, East Tennesseans have shared “Our Dolly” with the world. With the artist’s...
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Trooper Brad Robbins: A teacher, on patrol and a role model
Let’s cut to the chase and share up front that this week’s Our Town Hero is an 18-year law...
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KPD’s Lori Banks: Versatile Swiss Army knife model
A trusty, multi-functional Swiss Army knife is handy. It’s only 2.28 inches in length. Compact,...
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Rural Metro, Grace Baptist connect on Station 30 project
Connections matter. Bonds are developed. Ties that bind. In families and with friends. Teamwork...
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Det. ‘Lucky’ Luethge: Sex crimes & soul bruises
The mean, demeaning, degrading and disgusting world of “Crimes Against Children” can take one’s...
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