Family Matters

Terry Hill photo.

County commissioners decline to hear Fox’s Nuclear Family Month proclamation, which critics say doesn’t recognize many familial arrangements.

Indictments Hit KCSO

J.J. Jones, David Amburn photos

Authorities allege that Assistant Chief Deputy David Amburn, former Sheriff Jimmy ‘J.J.’ Jones and others used drug-unit funds for personal gain.

Clearing the Air

Jeremy Kourvelas photo.

Taking advantage of a change in state law, City Council gives initial approval to a smoking ban in bars that allow entry only to adults 21 and older.

A Status Quo Budget

Glenn Jacobs photo

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ last budget proposal lacks major new spending initiatives or, predictably, a property-tax increase.

Breaking Down the Primary

Precinct map.

We analyze Betsy Henderson’s win in the GOP race for mayor and look at three contests that saw incumbents lose.

A Night of Surprises

Betsy Henderson photo.

Henderson is elected the GOP nominee for county mayor in a Republican primary that featured close contests, fallen incumbents and unforeseen twists.