History Knox Mark Sebastian Jordan authors a History Knox column each Saturday which reflects on the community's rich legacy. MOUNT VERNON — One might think I’d be a better mechanic than I am, because ...

The number of new immigrants being detained in the Knox County jail has increased dramatically in the past three months, reaching the highest levels since the sheriff's office entered into an ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Progress for the Knox County Schools could mean the loss of some of its history. On Monday, the school board discussed the proposed development of a new K-8 school in ...

Tennessee's watchdog agency is investigating whether trespassing and theft occurred in the Knox County Property Assessor’s Office during the transition to a new elected leader. Property ...

(Stacker) – If you’ve been jarred by winter weather lately, you’re not alone. The winter of 2023-2024 was the warmest ...

Amity basketball player Con Coelho is the winner of the Maps Credit Union high school boys Athlete of the Week, as voted by Statesman Journal readers. A senior guard, Coelho scored 19 points Jan ...

Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk said the district will "follow the law" on immigration enforcement. At the same time, he feels for students who are worried about what's to come.

What does this mean for immigrants far from any border state, including those living here in Knox County, both with and without legal protection? Knox County is an example of what a determined ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — After snowfall, the Knox County Highway Department is continuing to clear ice and snow from area roads. On Friday, Knox County got around three inches of snow according ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Most main roads in Knoxville and Knox County are drivable again after Friday's winter storm. A sunny day and relatively warm daytime temperature bolstered the work that road ...

Ohio is the seventh most populous U.S. state ... while others are declining. The county with the greatest increase in population between 2020 and 2023 is Union County, with a 10.4 percent increase ...