Harold Middlebrook is worried.
Early voting has begun, and he fears that this election will mark the end of Knox County sending an African American from East Knoxville to represent the …
Black schism could mean all-white legislative delegation
Mayoral candidate Eddie Mannis owns up to GOP past
He’s gay, he’s Republican and he’s running for mayor.
The gay part, first introduced in print by Scott Barker of Compass Thursday morning, is drawing a big so-what from likely city voters. …
Lunch with Rick
State Rep. Rick Staples offered five city council members-elect a piece of advice when he hosted them for lunch at Jackie’s Dream on Friday: “Don’t be a blurter,” he said, …
Sunday Talk Shows
We watch ’em so you don’t have to.
State Rep. Rick Staples has a sharp wit, telling This Week in Tennessee that he’s just served one year in the Legislature but …
‘Rickshaw’ Rick finishes first year
State Rep. Rick Staples (Knox District 15) had to hit the ground running when he went to Nashville, and he doesn’t sound ready to slow down now that the legislative …