You may have seen him on local and national TV – “Dateline” and “20/20.” For six years he converted new white Ford Crown Victorias into patrol cruisers. As a corrections …
Serving the community is Ed Rose’s life
Claude Edward Rose Jr. – just call him Ed – is the epitome of public service to his community. Hands down. For almost 40 years this man has given his …
Savvy, experience define KCSO’s officer of the year
Experience matters. Savvy, instinct and gut feelings come into play when something just does not seem right. Jeff Monroe’s instincts and gut feelings were spot on when he prevented a …
Spangler updates Halls business club
Sheriff Tom Spangler is not a funny guy. But then there’s not much humor in managing the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Spangler spoke recently to the Halls Business & Professional …
Newbie K-9 officer makes mark with lightning speed
It was just about five years ago that Conner Amburn graduated from the Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK). Today, at the young age of 23, he and his K-9 partner, …
Rotary’s January speaker lineup ranges from local to international
There’s much more to Rotary than the weekly meetings and lunch – a lot more. A vital part of a vibrant and active club is the quality and diversity of …
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. …
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 …