KCS Report: Initiatives Making Progress

A review of the school system’s performance under its 2024-25 Action Plan shows gains in student performance, teacher retention and other metrics.

Weekly Watch: Aug. 4-10, 2025

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

Prompted by a mother’s plea, school board members grapple with how to ensure safety and protect rights in cases of serious off-campus incidents.

The PTA Board that has operated the nonprofit service for decades will be forced out at the end of December — although it can reapply.

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

With new faces at the table, County Commission and the school board set their courses for the coming year.

On early release days and the new salary schedules, Knox County Schools adjusts to negative feedback.

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

Democrats take a County Commission seat from Republicans, but overall Knox County remains red.

At the polls today, Knox County voters will decide key races for local legislative bodies.