Grappling With a Mandate

With legal challenges expected, local employers are taking a cautious approach to President Joe Biden’s order on COVID-19 vaccinations and testing.

Evolving Data

According to the Health Department’s top epidemiologist, compiling COVID-19 case counts is not as simple as it sounds.

With juvenile COVID-19 cases still rising, Knox County Schools’ dashboard struggles to keep pace.

The Board of Education takes a few steps to mitigate the impact of surging COVID-19 cases, but leaves face coverings optional.

Faculty and staff leaders urge administrators to do more to protect them and students.

Knox County officials also say they are cooperating with the Health Department on contact tracing. But some parents and board members want more.

A new public works building, utility upgrades, nonprofits and a mental health hospital lead Knox County’s plans for $92 million in pandemic aid.

With an unprecedented $114 million in one-time federal funding at hand, Knox County Schools looks to invest in tutors, teachers and training.

After voting down a proposal to follow public health guidelines, the Knox County school board heads into the new year without masks.

After leading the local COVID-19 response, the director of the Knox County Health Department is stepping down.