Knox in Transition

Mayor Betsy Henderson and a bevy of newcomers formally took office on Tuesday to give county government a fresh look.

Democrats Flip Knox County School Board

With 9th District candidate Brandy Jenkins’ victory, the board’s Democrats will have a 5-4 majority.

A pair of incumbents lost to their primary opponents, signaling a possible shift in the political dynamics of the board in the general election.

With Betsy Henderson in the County mayor’s race, Lee Ann Eaves and Kevin Crateau are running in the GOP primary to represent Northwest Knox County.

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

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.