Publisher’s Positions

By Steve Hunley Former Sheriff’s Narcotics Chief Faces Federal Indictment Another one of former Knox County Sheriff Jimmy “J. J.” Jones’ model employees seems to be in a spot of trouble.  Actually it could be big trouble.  David Henderson, supervisor of the Knox...

Publisher’s Positions

By Steve Hunley Republican Incumbents Beware Never before, at least not in my lifetime, can I recall the officers of the local Republican Party more blatantly using their positions for self-promotion and self-preferment.  The latest is failed state House candidate...

Publisher’s Positions

By Steve Hunley Safe Space? Really! Last week the Knoxville edition of USA Today published an article trying to make a cause out of the arrest of David Hayes.  Hayes was arrested by deputies from the Knox County Sheriff’s office outside a meeting at the City &...

Publisher’s Positions

By Steve Hunley Merit Council Hearing… Finally? It may well be one of the seven wonders of the world or perhaps a sign of the coming apocalypse, but the Knox County Merit  System Council has finally scheduled a hearing on Martha Dooley’s case.  Readers will...

Publisher’s Positions

By Steve Hunley Redistricting 2022 One of the big developments recently was the announcement the Tennessee General Assembly’s redistricting committee has already approved a redistricting plan.  The plan makes some interesting changes in the legislative map, including...