Racial Tensions Rise Around Deli Incident

After Sheriff Tom Spangler refuses to publicly answer questions, Commissioner Dasha Lundy says she will attempt to bring subpoenas.

Looking Ahead: Knox County 2023

On the new year’s agenda: the Advance Knox planning project, major road construction and a new ambulance contract.

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.

In a politically charged case, the board finds the sheriff improperly took away employee Martha Dooley’s car.

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.