A Knox County public defender leads a discussion of the book ‘American Prison,’ which traces the dark history of correctional privatization.
The Year Ahead: For Knox County, Priority Time
In 2019, County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will present his first budget and wrestle with some persistent challenges.
Jail Rebate
County Commission approves an unusual contract amendment with the firm that provides video visits for Knox County inmates.
Of Ethics and Inmates
At tonight’s meeting, County Commission considers an amendment to the Sheriff’s video visitation contract and a vacancy on its Ethics Committee.
Cell Blocked
Sheriff Spangler shows the jail’s cramped quarters to county commissioners and makes his case for expansion.
In the Jailhouse Now
Sheriff Tom Spangler invites County Commission to talk overcrowding at the county detention center.
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