Jimmy J.J. Jones

Costs and Benefits

County Commission weighs how to take politics out of the Merit System designed to protect sheriff’s employees … from politics.

In other primary results, Helsley is the Dems’ county mayor candidate, and Frazier beat Driscoll in the 11th District Commission contest.

Incumbent Tom Spangler faces off against his predecessor Jimmy “J.J.” Jones in a Republican contest of familiar names and themes.

Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

At issue in a grievance hearing laced with Sheriff’s Office politics: Should a longtime employee retain use of a county vehicle?

With two months until Knox County primary elections, several interesting contests emerge — mostly among Republicans.

Accusations and political salvos are launched after deputies take a law enforcement critic into custody.

The Merit System Council’s contentious relationship with Sheriff Tom Spangler escalates amid accusations of political agendas.

The Knox County Sheriff’s 287(g) program has removed undocumented immigrants from their families and communities. But was it created legally?

In firing two former county commissioners, the Sheriff’s Office says they broke several rules on use of inmate labor and county property.