Echoes of Gunfire

County commissioners are taking up immigration issues as outrage grows over federal agents’ killing of a man in Minnesota.

A Split Commission Honors Charlie Kirk

Commissioners bestow an honor traditionally reserved for Knox County residents and organizations on the late conservative speaker.

Two commissioners want more detailed financial reporting from entities receiving county funding, but others are skeptical that it’s needed.

After a six-month preparation period, Sheriff Tom Spangler will assume management of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center on Jan. 1, 2026.

Commissioner Andy Fox asked to delay the vote, but his colleagues criticised him for being unprepared and proceeded to approve the spending plan.

Democrat Damon Rawls and Republican Charles Frazier face off to represent the county’s most urban and racially diverse district.

Knox County’s most Democratic district is also the only one with primary elections for both major parties.