Pay raise for deputies before commission By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Today’s Knox County Commission agenda includes a possible pay increase for deputies, a reduction in fines for ambulances arriving late to hospitals, and a final closing date...
Racing season has arrived at Knoxville Dragway Outrun the Po Po benefit to be held this Saturday By Ken Lay Racing season is here at Knoxville Dragway, which is just over the Knox County/Union County line. The venue will host its first big event of the year and it...
Bud Armstrong takes his campaign home to Corryton By Ken Lay Richard “Bud” Armstrong is seeking to become Chancellor Part II on Knox County Chancery Court. He’s looking to serve all of the citizens of Knox County but on Thursday, Armstrong returned to his home to...
Former Narcotics Chief Henderson trial set for April 26 By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Former Knox County Sheriff Narcotics Unit Chief David Henderson will face a jury trial on a federal charge of misuse of funds on Tuesday, April 26. The Knoxville...
Dr. Jon Rysewyk named next KCS superintendent By Ken Lay Knox County Schools has a new superintendent. He’s a familiar face in the district’s central office. The Knox County Board of Education has selected Dr. Jon Rysewyk as the school system’s next superintendent....
Cash, Rysewyk make final pitches to BOE By Ken Lay The search for the next Knox County Schools Superintendent has entered its home stretch. The two candidates to replace the retiring Bob Thomas made their final pitches to the Knox County Board of Education Friday in...
Finalists revealed for KCS Superintendent job By Ken Lay The Tennessee School Boards Association has revealed the names of the three finalists who will vie for the position of Knox County Schools Superintendent. Dr. Tammy Grissom of the TSBA revealed the names to the...
Congressman Burchett Honors Dr. Harold Black By Steve Hunley, Publisher publisher@knoxfocus.com Tim Burchett, our congressman, took to the floor of the United States House of Representatives to honor Dr. Harold Black. Dr. Black has been informed the University of...
Heated Merit meeting appoints hearing officer for Dooley complaint By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com In a contentious meeting last Thursday, the three-member Knox County Merit System Council voted to appoint Judge Sharon Bell as the hearing officer...
Step Back in Time with Fountain City Auction By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com 2021 was a record year for Fountain City Auction. And they will be kicking the new year off with a brand-new twist on an annual event. On Saturday, January 8, Fountain City Auction...
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