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Bondsmen, prisoners
left out in the cold









By Martha Woodward


Rodney Minor, Administrator of the Jail in Maynardville, admits to having posted a message on the door of the jail, telling all bail bondsmen/women that things were going to be handled differently. The bondsmen/-women were told they could not do business inside the doors of the jail, but were to use a four foot by four foot section that is near a door, is not heated and has no seats. A few milk crates were provided for people to use as chairs or tables.

 

 








Will slow and steady win the race for mayor?








By Martha Woodward


The race is on for the Republican Party's nominee for Knox County Mayor, and it's starting to look a lot like Aesop's fable - The Tortoise and the Hare. The youthful bunny (Tim Burchett) was once boasting of his speed before the other animals. "I have never been beaten in a race," he said. (Burchett has won every election he has entered since 1994). I challenge anyone to race with me. Burchett announced his campaign early last winter and pulled in a big crowd to his first fundraiser in September 2009 and has raised over $150,000.





 















Man kidnaps girlfriend; hides her at Pigeon Forge motel

A romantic getaway for two to Pigeon Forge could have ended badly for Cincinnati resident Kathy Miller. Miller was on a trip with her boyfriend, Ernest H. Pyle, of Milan, Ind.

Knox County scandals continue

After last week's firing of three Knox County employees for improper computer use, Knox County Trustee Fred Sisk has fired Sam Harb, the Trustee's Office delinquent tax supervisor and online payment manager.


Should Dossett-Leath be in prison? (Part 3)

This week wraps up a series of three articles I have written on my own reflections and opinions about the Raynella Dossett-Leath murder case.

Austin-East
athlete charged with assault

Austin-East High School senior basketball player Travei Pryor has been charged with simple assault of a minor. The 6-foot-6, 230-pound Pryor, 18, assaulted a 16-year-old teammate, according to the incident report filed by Crossville Police Department Patrolman Jason Wilson.





Thursday, 11th:

Charlotte's Web at the Civic Auditorium.

Friday, 12th:

Knoxville Ice Bears vs Fayetteville Fire Antz at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum.

Saturday, 13th:

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra News SentinelL Pops - Steve Lippia at the Civic Auditorium.

Sunday, 14th:

Winterfest 2010 at Thompson Bowling Arena.

Monday, 15th:

Foreigner at the Tennessee Theatre.

Tuesday, 16th:

WDVX Blue Plate Special with Peter Piek and The Alma Church Choir at the Knoxville Visitor Center.

Wednesday, 17th:

St. Patrick's DAY!!.