We have received several reports from local churches of scams involving the identity theft of pastors. These scammers assume the identity of pastors or deacons of church and start asking church personel and church members via text or email to send gift card info for them to give to needy people. Be aware that if […]
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The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Certified Medical Assistant’s. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. Applicants must have one or more of the following: 1. Medical Assistant certification or registration thru one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American
On July 20, 1985 the burned body of Betty Joyce Brown,aka Simmons, was found in the woods at 3805 Maloney Road in South Knox County. The 29 year old Austin-East graduate had been stabbed before being burned. Ms. Brown was last seen on July 14, 1985 between midnight and 1:00am in front of the Bread Box at Magnolia Ave and Spruce Street. It is believed that Ms. Brown was offered and accepted a ride from an unknown subject. Ms. Brown’s last know address was 2737 Tarleton Ave. Initial investigation indicated that when Ms. Brown’s body was found, she had been dead approximately 1 week. Family members described Ms. Brown as being a “very sweet and loving mother.”
If you have any information please call the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit at (865)-215-3520/3590 or e-mail coldcase@knoxsheriff.org.