Freedom, masks and COVID-19

Sandra ClarkLet's Talk

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Two days later, President Trump declared Covid a national emergency, releasing federal funds to fight the spread. Trump …

KCS to continue contact tracing

Josh FloryOur Town Youth

Last week, the Knox County Health Department announced plans to scale back its contact tracing work related to COVID-19 in order to prioritize vaccination efforts.
However, Knox County Schools will continue its …

Briggs wages war on COVID

Betty BeanKnox Scene, West Knoxville

Earlier this year, I asked a longtime observer of the Tennessee General Assembly his opinion of Sen. Richard Briggs. Here’s the response:
“Briggs is a pretty decent guy by legislative standards. …