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• Seventh District School Board Replacement

  On Saturday Georgiana Vines announced in this article the shock heard in North Knox County. That shock is that first term Seventh District School Board Member Rex Stooksbury would NOT be running for re-election next year. This evening in the Shopper News website here Jake Mabe reports that former ousted [...]
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  Posted: December 13, 2009, 10:29pm EST
  

• Was the News Sentinel Bias Revealed Today?

  Was the News Sentinel Bias revealed in today's newspaper, located here.? The photo below was in today's newspaper. The former and current publisher are pictured with Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bill Haslam. The same Haslam who's company buy thousands of newspapers to give away every Friday.The former Publisher always sat in [...]
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  Posted: December 13, 2009, 3:10pm EST
  

• The News Sentinel Bias Continues

  Today, this one story of a business closing as a side bar brief without naming the business in the headline.This story on December 2, 2009 naming the business in the headline. This follow-up story on December 3, 2009 expanding with the business name in the headline. Then this story 5 [...]
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  Posted: December 12, 2009, 11:56am EST
  

• News Sentinel's Bias is U G L Y

  This story is interesting. The News Sentinel led by Jack McElroy has devoted several stories in prominent positions in the paper to a few car dealerships that have filed bankruptcy and tried to make a BIG deal about how Former Sheriff Tim Hutchison and Cedar Bluff Towing Executive Randy Hinton [...]
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  Posted: December 11, 2009, 12:12am EST
  

• Why Does Scripps Owned News Sentinel Editors Cover Up For Haslam

  The story of a 17 year City of Knoxville employee using youth workers funded by federal government stimulus money for his own personal property has been taken down from the front page of knoxnews quickly. Even with 16 comments posted of line, here. Why Jack McElroy and crew continue to [...]
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  Posted: December 09, 2009, 4:44pm EST
  

• Commissioner Briggs Wants to Make it Easy for the Lazy

  Commissioner Richard Briggs is proposing a massive redo of the Recall Charter Amendment that Knox County voters approved. in 2008 The voters approve something and then Briggs and his cronies want to tweak it for their benefit.Briggs stated that he was trying to clean up the number of days between [...]
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  Posted: December 08, 2009, 6:13am EST
  

• Register of Deeds Correction

  Brian's Blog had contacted Knox County and received the salaries for the positions that are on the ballot in 2010. We received a follow-up voicemail and email yesterday indicating that there was an error in the list provided. The error is the reported salary for the Register of Deeds. The' [...]
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  Posted: December 08, 2009, 6:03am EST
  

• Need a Job With A Guaranteed Paycheck?

  On November 20, 2009 the Knox County Election Commission began handing out qualifying petitions for several county elected offices. You only need 25 registered voters signatures to have your name placed on the ballot. So, if you are elected to one of these jobs, it is a guaranteed paycheck for [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 9:05pm EST
  

• A Funny Thing Happened At The Election Commission

  The candidates signature was not verified and accepted by the Knox County Election on their nominating petition. She didn't get the BIG check mark of approval for her own petition. Check it out here. Check page 2 signature line 28.' [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 10:30pm EST
  

• The Bummer of the Christmas 2009 Season

  Brian's Blog has just discovered that Community Television of Knoxville will NOT have their Christmas Auction this year. Brian Hornback of Bran's Blog has purchased several Christmas gifts in previous years while also assisting a vital community asset. Bummer indeed. [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 7:30pm EST
  

• NS Reporter Lola Alapo Leaves Out Critical Information in Article

  Did you see this News Sentinel article yesterday where the paper through it's reporter Lola Alapo promotes two possible candidates to replace Ninth District School Board Member Robert Bratton. What Alapo left out of this article is that Pam Trainor has previously ran for public office and was soundly rejected [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 5:45pm EST
  

• Indya Kincannon Disclosure Raises Inquiry

  Indya Kincannon's disclosure covering January - June 2009 is signed by Kincannon as the candidate and treasurer. That is allowed by law. However, the question is concerning the witnesses to the signatures. The witnesses are her minor children. Clearly the legislative intent in requiring a witness would be an individual [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 9:15pm EST
  

• Ray Abbas Disclosure Raises Inquiry

  Here is another form with questionable data that was accepted and filed at the Knox County Election Commission. On this form filed by City Council candidate Ray Abbas the treasurer signed on 7-6-09 and the witnesses witnessed the signature on 7-7-09. Now, both witnesses witnessed on the same date as [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 7:52pm EST
  

• Election Commission Responds to Brian's Blog Investigations

  In obvious response to the uncovered irregularities exposed by Brian's Blog (here and here are examples) at the Knox County Election Commission. Administrator Greg McKae has announced through today's Knoxnews.com website here that he will post candidates nominating petitions online. We have two additional confirmed irregularities that we will be [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 3:25pm EST
  

• Huddleston Violates Finance Disclosure Law

  Below is the July 13, 2008 financial disclosure statement of former Black Wednesday appointed Commissioner Jack Huddleston. He raised and spent money but never filed for and never ran for Commissioner. The financial disclosure is signed by Huddleston, his treasurer Tim Brown and each signature is witnessed by two separate [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 7:44pm EST
  

• Senator Jim DeMint - I Am With Him

  South Carolina United States Senator Jim DeMint on May 20, 2009 in a speech to the South Carolina Republican Party explained his response to a reporter that asked if Senator Arlen Specter's departure from the Republican Party devastated the party. "I would rather have 30 Republicans who believe in the" [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 5:13pm EST
  

• Knox County Election Commission Only Follows the Rules on a Case by Case Bases

  Here is an interesting story in today's News-Sentinel. The subject is that Don Daugherty in his compliance with Knox County's Home Rule Charter Form of Government is deciding whether he wants to run as a Second or Third District Commissioner. You see the Home Rule Charter removes the 1 year [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 12:34am EST
  

• The Obama, Pelosi and Reid Theme

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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 6:16pm EST
  

• We Need to Elect a Judge Like This Here in Knox County

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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 11:28am EST
  

• WVLT #1

  WVLT Volunteer TV has just been recognized as #1 for news at 11:00 p.m. Great job Volunteer TV news team. They are the the Official station of the TN Vols. [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 3:54pm EST
  

• Happy Thanksgiving from All of Us at Brian's Blog to All of YOU!

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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 4:43pm EST
  

• Victoria DeFreese Opts Out of Commission Run. Knox County is the Loser

  Victoria DeFreese has decided NOT to seek the position of Knox County Commissioner from the Ninth District. Knox County's lost will be felt for many years to come. Our thoughts and prayers with Don, Victoria and their four GREAT children over the next few years. We hope to see Victoria [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 9:47pm EST
  

• County Commission Discretionary Spending Review Ninth District

  County Commissioner Victoria DeFreese from July 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008 spent $4,020.00 It is interesting to note that on the ledger obtained by Knox County they show a $100 check to East TN Foundation. This surely belonged to County Commissioner Mike Brown that took office on September 1, [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:45am EST
  

• Questions Arise Concerning Samuel P. McKenzie's Appointment of Treasurer Form

  Brian's Blog in reviewing all Appointment of Treasurer forms for all candidates for 2010 Knox County elective office have discovered an irregular one that has raised questions. The irregular one concerns First District County Commissioner Samuel P. McKenzie. On his appointment of Treasurer form which is NOT dated but is' [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 6:04pm EST
  

• Be Courageous, Barack Obama from John Piper

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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 5:00pm EST
  

• Zach Wamp Impresses, Bill Haslam Not So Much

  Read here Political Leverage explain his reaction to Zach Wamp and Bill Haslam yesterday. Political Leverage also reports on Tim Burchett and Brad Anders activities held this week. [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 4:45pm EST
  

• County Commission Discretionary Spending Review Eighth District

  Former County Commissioner and Current Property Assessor Phil Ballard spent ZERO dollars from July 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008 the time he served as a County Commissioner.County Commissioner Richard "Bud" Armstrong from November 2008 - June 30, 2009 spent $6,750 out of his budgeted $6,000. A $250 check to [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:55am EST
  

• The Next Movie From Sherwood Pictures, Courageous

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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 11:17pm EST
  

• Where's a Red Light Camera When You Need It?

  Here a K-trans trolley on November 11, 2009 not only runs the red light but is sitting in the intersection blocking traffic from going on the green light. As you can see the brake lights are illuminated on the vehicles that have the green light. While the k-trans trolley just [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 8:26pm EST
  

• Hammond Wants To Be Commissioner At Large For Farragut

  Here is this weeks story from the Farragut Press. Current Fifth District Commissioner Mike Hammond who intends to be a candidate for County Commissioner At Large is indicating an interest in talks about securing the former Red Food/Bi-Lo/Food City grocery store for a Senior Center. So, the communities of South [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 11:58am EST
  

• County Commission Discretionary Spending Review Seventh District

  County Commissioner Scott Moore from July 1, 2008 - October 2008 (when Judge Kerry Blackwood removed Moore from office) spent the budgeted $6,000Heiskell Volunteer Fire Department - $500Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad - $500Powell High School Baseball - $500Great Smoky Mountain Council - $500Adrian Burnett Elementary School - $2,000Helen Ross McNabb [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 1:11am EST
  

• County Commission Discretionary Spending Review Sixth District

  Appointed Interim County Commissioner Robert Rountree was authorized to spend dollars July 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008. He spent ZERO dollars.County Commissioner Brad Anders spent $6,000 between September 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009.East Tennessee Foundation - $100Knoxville Volunteer Emergency Rescue Squad - $250Junior Achievement of East TN - [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 5:56pm EST
  

• County Commission Discretionary Spending Review Fifth District

  County Commissioner Mike Hammond from July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 spent $5,590 of his budgeted $6,000East TN Foundation - $100Tennessee Firefighters Museum - $500Farragut Primary School - $1,000Knox Co Council PTA Scholarship Fund - $500Knox County Schools/PTA Teacher Supply Depot - $500Knox County Schools/PTA Clothing Center - $500Knox [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 5:11am EST
  

• County Commission Discretionary Spending Review Fourth District

  Appointed Interim County Commissioner William Daniels who served from July 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008 spent $5,500 of the budgeted $6,000.Boys and Girls Club of America - $1,500Teen Challenge - $1,500Hope Resource Center - $1,500Rocky Hill Elementary - $1,500County Commissioner Ed Shouse spent the remaining $500 between September 1, [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 8:24pm EST
  

• County Commission Discretionary Spending Review Third District

  County Commissioner Ivan HarmonJuly 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 Spent $6,000.00Tennessee Firefighters Museum - $500Mabry Hazen Museum - $500Knox Volunteer Rescue Squad - $500Metropolitan Drug Commission - $500Boy Scouts of America - $250Powell High School Baseball - $500Helen Ross McNabb Center - $600Dogwood Elementary School - $250KCSO Explorer Post [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 10:17pm EST
  

• Daddy's Boy Avoids TN Conservative Donner for a Democrat

  Thanks to Political Leverage for the hook up to David Oatney's report that Daddy's Boy dissed the TN Conservative Union dinner for a fundraiser for and with a Democrat. Daddy's Boy hasn't figured out yet that he is running in the Republican Primary. While the TCU may not be a' [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 7:01am EST
  

• What Credibility Will The Shopper News Have?

  Sources within the E.W. Scripps network have informed Brian's Blog that a story in this weeks Shopper will say that the Shopper staff have been flooded with calls from Bill Phillips supporters threatening lawsuits concerning the Shopper's biased coverage in support of Greg Lonas and Jackie Huddleston the two individuals [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 11:00am EST
  

• It's Called Christmas with a Capital C

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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 6:13am EST
  

• Thank A Veteran, Everyday

  Today, is Veterans Day. We should honor our Veterans everyday. But, today Brian's Blog is requesting that you say a prayer of Thanksgiving for all Veterans. The Veterans that are still with us and the ones that have passed on to their eternal reward. God Bless our United States of [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 5:14am EST
  

• Thank A Veteran, Everyday

  Today, is Veterans Day. We should honor our Veterans everyday. But, today Brian's Blog is requesting that you say a prayer of Thanksgiving for all Veterans. The Veterans that are still with us and the ones that have passed on to their eternal reward. God Bless our United States of [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 5:14am EST
  

• County Commission Discretionary Spending Review Scond District

  Mark Campen: was eligible to spend dollars from July 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008. He spent ZERO dollars.Amy BroylesSpent $4,999.46 dollars between July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009East Tn Foundation - $100Old North Knox, Inc. - $100Oakwood Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association - $100North Knoxville Business and Professional Association [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 6:20am EST
  

• Knox County Law Director Bill Lockett Emerges

  According to Political Leverage, Knox County Bill Lockett had his personal groundhog day. Emerging from his hiding hole by attending the West Knox Republican Club tonight, Read about it here. [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 10:59pm EST
  

• Daddy Haslam's Boy Needs a Handler, No He Needs a Muzzle

  Thanks to Political Leverage for this post about this Mike Slater radio interview of Daddy's Boy Candidate for Governor. A few quotes are "I don't think I would be for that one, I will let it go" "What's a few million among friends." He speaks in favor of a city' [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 10:26pm EST
  

• County Commission Discretionary Spending Review First District

  County Commissioner Sam McKenzieSpent all $6,000 from July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009Dandridge Avenue Neighborhood Group - $250Knoxville Volunteer Emergency Rescue Squad - $250East TN Foundation - $100UUNIK Academy - $250Serviceflags.com - $40Green Magnet Academy - $250Austin East High School - $500Baby Road Runners - $200National Kidney Foundation - [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 6:18pm EST
  

• Amy Broyles Spends Your Tax Dollars on a Political Event

  While we have begun our review of the Knox County Commissioners Discretionary Spending we have discovered that Commissioner Amy Broyles spent our tax money on a political event. On 5/26/09 Knox County Check number 282233 for $600 was given to Hubert Smith for the Knoxville Presidential Inauguration Celebration. This was [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 6:57pm EST
  

• County Commission Discretionary Spending Review

  Brian's Blog has requested and received the Knox County Commission Discretionary Ledger for the period of July 1, 2008 - October 31, 2009. We will review each Commission District in separate posts. Each Commissioner is budgeted $6,000.00 per year for their discretionary use per fiscal year (July 1 - June [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 6:47pm EST
  

• Question Answered about Reagan Dinner in Knoxville

  An anonymous commenter attempted to post a question about why did Brian's Blog not have either Brian Hornback or one of our staff at the TCU (Tennessee Conservative Union) Reagan Dinner. The reason that we did not send one of our staff is primarily because the TCU has never advised [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 2:19pm EST
  

• It was a Good Night for the Admirals

  Last night the Admirals beat the Ooltewah Owls at Ooletwah. The score was 24 - 7. Christian Ponce had a great night kicking the ball deep into Ooltewah territory. Reese Browning broke the career passing record for Farragut High School.So, now the Bearden Bull Pups come to Bill Clabo Field [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 3:44pm EST
  

• VA is Red! Not Broyles and M. Harmon Blue

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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 11:33pm EST
  

• VA is Red! Not Broyles and M. Harmon Blue

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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 11:33pm EST
  

• NJ is Red! Not Broyles and M. Harmon Blue

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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 11:29pm EST
  

• NJ is Red! Not Broyles and M. Harmon Blue

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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 11:29pm EST
  

• Big Metal Shed on the Hill Re-assigns Personnel

  Jack McElroy and Crew are shaking up assignments of reporters at the Big Metal Shed on the Hill. Rebecca Ferrar has covered Knox County government for a number of years has been reassigned to the Knoxville City government beat. JJ Stambaugh has been assigned to replace Ferrar and will now [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 12:00am EST
  

• Knox County School Board Chair Violates Sunshine Law

  Knox County School Board Chair Indya Kincannon in the middle of Board discussion on a lease agreement with the Knoxville / Knox County Volunteer Rescue Squad has taken a 2 minute recess to discuss the item prior to a vote on the lease. This is a DIRECT violation of the [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 5:49pm EST
  

• City of Knoxville Endorsements: Brian's Blog -vs- Amy Broyles

  Brian's Blog endorsed Pavlis, Broyles endorsed Marlino.Brian's Blog endorsed Ken Knight as did Broyles.Brian's Blog endorsed Palmer, Broyles endorsed Holman.Brian's Blog endorsed Della Volpe, Broyles endorsed Abbas.Brian's Blog endorsed Brown as did Broyles.Brian's Blog 4-1 and Broyles 1-4. [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 5:23pm EST
  

• Brian's Blog Readers Elect More Council Members

  Brian's Blog -vs- Various other Entities & Persons in City of Knoxville Council Endorsements.Brian's Blog -vs- Jack McElroy Brian's Blog endorsed Pavlis. McElroy endorsed MarlinoBrian's Blog endorsed Ken Knight, McElroy endorsed the winner which was Ken Knight's opponent.Brian's Blog endorsed Brenda Palmer, McElroy endorsed Holman.Brian's Blog endorsed Della Volpe as [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 9:54pm EST
  

• Live Blogging: COK Election FINAL RESULTS

  With 7,986 votes in:Pavlis beat Marlino 54.72% to 45.28%Ken Knight's opponent beat Ken Knight 56.24% to 43.76%Palmer beat Holman 52.71% to 47.29%Della Volpe beat Abbas 50.50% to 49.50%Brown beat Frazier 61.33% to 38.67% [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 9:35pm EST
  

• Live Blogging: COK Election

  With 5,916 votes in:Pavlis leads Marlino 55.49% to 44.51%Ken Knight's opponent leads Ken Knight 53.50% to 46.50%Palmer leads Holman 53.86% to 46.14%Abbas leads Della Volpe 51/92% to 48.08%Brown has HUGE lead over Frazier 61.40% to 38.60% [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 9:31pm EST
  

• Live Blogging: COK Elections

  With 4,272 votes in:Pavlis leads Marlino 55.4% to 44.5%Ken Knight's opponent leads Ken Knight 54.33% to 45.67%Palmer leads Holman 56.12% to 43.88%Abbas leads Della Volpe 52.6% to 47.39%Brown has HUGE lead over Frazier 63.3% to 36.7% [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 9:05pm EST
  

• Live Blogging: COK Elections

  With 3,566 votes in:Pavlis leads Marlino 55.5% to 44.5%Ken Knight's opponent leads Ken Knight 55.2% to 44.7%Palmer leads Holman 56.7% to 43%Abbas leads Della Volpe 50.2% to 49.7%Brown has HUGE lead over Frazier 63.9% to 36.1% [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 9:00pm EST
  

• Live Blogging: COK Elections

  With 2,890 votes in:Pavlis leads Marlino 56.5% to 43.42%Ken Knight's opponent leads Ken Knight 56.9% to 43%Palmer leads Holman 56.7% to 43%Della Volpe leads Abbas 51.6% to 48.3%Brown has HUGE lead over Frazier 64.8% to 35% [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 8:34pm EST
  

• Knox County Schools Can't Have It Both Ways

  Today the TN Department of Education released the state report card, Knox County's is located here. For the past two-three months the Knox County School Board has said that the TN curriculum and test standards have changed so drastically that the results from this years state report card to previous [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:40pm EST
  

• Brian's Blog Endorsements for Tomorrow's City of Knoxville Election

  District One: Nick PavlisDistrict Two: Ken KnightDistrict Three: Brenda PalmerDistrict Four: Nick Della VolpeDistrict Six: Daniel Brown [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 9:03pm EST
  

• Amy Broyles is a Pro-Life Liberal?

  Amy Broyles is supporting Brenda Palmer's opponent in a BIG way. She has authored and published this theses on the comment section of the local liberal blog. Broyles said "I believe that Gerry is a “team player,” willing to work with others to accomplish a goal." Last week, Brian's Blog [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 3:04pm EST
  

• SRW Turns On Her Client?

  On today's Inside Tennessee Susan Richardson Williams in her bias support of Ken Knight's opponent took shots at Ken Knight and the Convention Center Hotel Referendum. Sources close to Brian's Blog inform us that SRW was a consultant to the Hampton Inn during the hotel referendum. So, all current and [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 12:40pm EST
  

• A Voice of Reason in a World of Instant Conversation

  Here is today's News Sentinel we find our State Representative Jimmy Matlock offering a Voice of Reason in our world of instant reaction of careless words. Great Job, Mr. State Representative! [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 8:08am EST
  

• News Sentinel Politicizing for Burchett's Benefit

  This story is interesting in that it pops up the day of and will appear in the print edition of the death penalty for Davidson. The News Sentinel places Burchett's name in the headline and Burchett himself takes credit for Cobbins move. If the Sate Corrections officials do not know [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 10:04pm EDT
  

• Praise Be to God, Justice Served

  The Death Penalty is returned. Channon and Chris can now rest. [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 3:09pm EDT
  

• Ken Knight's Opponent and Taxpayer Dollars

  Ken Knight's opponent has served as a member of the Broadway-Fifth Task Force, Mayor's Task Force on Facade Improvement, 5th Ave./Central Avenue Corridor. The minutes from the July 21, 2006 Fifth Broadway Committee state. At the end of the meeting, there was more discussion on feeding the homeless. Duane Greive [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 5:28pm EDT
  

• Justice Reached in Verdict. Let's Pray Jury Sentences Him To Die

  This Lemarcius Davidson jury didn't see through the antics of the Defense Attorneys. Defense Attorneys that are activist DEMOCRATS. Let's pray for the jury to finish the job.' [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 2:41pm EDT
  

• Ken Knight's Opponent Lies About The Little Things

  A mailer went out recently by Ken Knight's opponent that stipulated that Ken Knight is distorting his opponents voting record. Well, here at Brian's Blog we are about the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Because we believe that the truth will set you free. So, we [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 11:00pm EDT
  

• Shuttin Detroit Down

  With the current leaders at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC there is an arrogance that is squeezing the little guy out. When large fuel retailer conglomerates want to make up more dollars to fed their fat cat pockets they just raise the retail price on a gallon of gasoline [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 8:05pm EDT
  

• Barbara Pelot Seeking a Third Term on Council?

  Brian's Blog heard a radio commercial for Duane Greive this afternoon. The commercial featured two term Council member Barbara Pelot endorsing the candidate of her choice to replace her. So, if her candidate wins the election Barbara Pelot will continue a third term as Council member through a rubber stamp [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 7:31pm EDT
  

• Yep, We Are Still Iritating The Liberal Whackos

  This reaction to our post about last night from a member of the granola crowd over at the local liberal blog. While it is fun to see them get so bent out of shape that they post this stuff on their insignificant blog, print it in their Metro Pulse paper. [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 6:17pm EDT
  

• He's Not Daddy's Boy, He's Tennessee's Son

  Last evening a long impressive host list from around the area held a reception at Gettysvue Country Club for the Gubernatorial campaign of Congressman Zach Wamp. Brian Debusk introduced the Congressman. Wamp, his lovely wife Kim, their awesome children Coty and Weston were as always spectacular hosts. Also present for [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 1:02am EDT
  

• "The Voters Are Watching"...Amy Broyles

  In a bizarre twist today as County Commissioners and Elected Officials entered the Large Assembly Room for the County Commission. Amy Broyles of the Second District approached each Commissioner and handed a plastic eye ball. On the back of the eyeball, Broyles had written with a magic marker "The Voters" [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
  

• Monday Will Bring The Governor's Race to East TN

  Tomorrow the Blount Education Initiative will hold a community forum for the gubernatorial candidates to explore and discuss the topic of “Making Education Tennessee’s Top Priority: The Roles of State Government, Local Governments, and all Tennessee Citizens.”The event begins at 6:50 p.m. in the auditorium of William Blount High School [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 10:27pm EDT
  

• Is Knoxville Still the Scruffy Litte City?

  Before Knoxville hosted the 1982 World"s Fair, a National publication referred to Knoxville as the scruffy little city. Obviously, we haven't grown up from that status. WBIR's Inside Tennessee has Susan Richardson Williams of SRW and Associates as a panelist. WATE's Tennessee This Week has Cortney Piper Armstrong of SRW'" [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 2:13pm EDT
  

• Is John Becker Really Thet Clueless?

  In introducing former Sheriff Tim Hutchison on the Inside TN show that aired this morning WBIR News Anchor John Becker said "while you haven't officially entered the race of County Mayor, you have hired a treasurer". Hired a treasurer? Where is that document at the Knox County Election Commission? Hutchison' [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 1:25pm EDT
  

• Obama -v- E*Trade Baby

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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 4:29pm EDT
  

• Coincidence?

  Are all of these facts coincidence? Attorney Doug Trant, Knox County Democrat Party Chairman 1989-1991. Attorney David Eldridge, Knox County Democrat Election Commission Member 1998-2003. Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner, first appointed by Democrat Governor Ned Ray McWherter to the Criminal Court bench in 1993. He was appointed because Randy [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 10:38am EDT
  

• Baumgartner Needs to Lighten UP

  Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner (D) jumped on the Christian/Newsom families this week and has silenced them because one family member is rumored to have called Doug Trant, one of the defense Attorneys "a jerk".Now, as they are leaving for lunch. He has noticed that there are more buttons than [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 11:54am EDT
  

• Brian's Blog is the Sentinel's Truth Squad, Fact Checker

  After our early morning post, here. Knoxnews.com has updated the story that was posted at midnight last night. The update is here, and the disclosure says Editor's note: An earlier version of this story was incorrect. Pavlis is not the first former city council member to seek a third term.' [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 11:12am EDT
  

• News Senetinel Gets It Wrong?

  This article in today's product produced by Jack McElroy and Crew has at least one flaw and should appear as an Editorial and not as a news story. We believe it contains at least one factual inaccuracy. The article says "Pavlis' latest run for office is the first attempt by" [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 7:10am EDT
  

• Knox County Commissioner Ed Shouse Warmly Received at the Powell Republican Club

  Knox County Fourth District Commissioner Ed Shouse was the featured speaker at tonight's Powell Republican Club. Shouse has announced that he will be a candidate for the County Commission At Large position.Shouse was warmly received at the Powell Club meeting and if the reaction to Shouse tonight is any indication.' [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 9:52pm EDT
  

• Seventh District County Commission Race Picks Up a Candidate

  Tonight at the Powell Republican Club, Club President Lillian Williams announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Knox County Commission, Seventh District. She will face current incumbents Michelle Carringer and R. Larry Smith. In announcing her candidacy, she said it is inappropriate for her to serve as Powell Republican [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
  

• I Wish They Would Hurry Up! We Have Places To Go, People To See

  From the Clinton Highway Wal-Mart parking lot, today. [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 4:54pm EDT
  

• Mackay and Frith at the Intergovernmental Committee

  Knox County Election Administrator Greg Mackay in carrying the water for the Lockett Recall Initiative group appeared in front of the Knox County Commission's Intergovernmental Committee to request a change in the flawed language of the Recall language that was approved by Knox County voters last August. Mackay told the' [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 4:30pm EDT
  

• Commissioners Hammond and Smith Desire to Waste Our Tax Dollars

  Last night, before Commissioner R. Larry Smith jumped down his wife's throat. He said Commission is looking at GPS systems for all county cars. This sounds good. But reality is as Mike Reeves with Knox County Purchasing indicated today at the County Commission Intergovernmental Committee it is only for 151' [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 3:50pm EDT
  

• Fireworks of the Domestic Kind at the Halls Republican Club Tonight

  Tonight's meeting of the Halls Republican Club was held at the Mandarin House in Halls. There were fireworks of the domestic kind on display. First as the officeholders went around the room introducing themselves, Commissioner Dave Wright of the Eighth District introduced himself and his wife, Patricia. An individual asked' [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 10:11pm EDT
  

• Breaking News: Hammond Is Outta Here!

  Sources close to Citadel Broadcasting Executive Mike Hammond are saying that the fundraiser that was planned for his at large County Commission bid has been canceled. Brian's Blog has reported that Hammond is ineligible to serve as a County Commissioner for an additional term as he was elected County Commissioner' [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 10:03am EDT
  

• Knoxville's Best Local Singer Is Not Barley's Best Local Singer

  Yesterday, Scripps owned knoxville.com announced the East Tennesee's Best Awards for 2009. Best Local Singer is Robinella. Robinella's 10 year stint of performing every Sunday night at Barley's in the Old City ended on Sunday August 30, 2009. That decision was highlighted by local Shopper writer Jake Mabe and reported' [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 9:45am EDT
  

• He's BAACK! And That Is Good News

  Here is the story. Country Music Superstar Garth Brooks ends retirement. The Mrs. and I have NEVER missed a Knoxville concert of Garth Brooks. [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 2:09pm EDT
  

• Knox County Ethics Committee Fails To Do It's Job

  This morning the Knox County Ethics Committee voted to fill one seat on the Knox County Ethics Committee. Ethics Committee Member Elaine Davis was not allowed to deliberate or vote as the position that she now maintains was scheduled to be the second seat appointed today. So, two seats were [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 3:03pm EDT
  

• Briggs and Cosby Do As We Say, Not as We Do!

  The Knox County Ethics Committee met today to select new committee members. One of the questions all candidates was required to answer was, Do you intend to seek political office? The expectation was that the committee did not want someone that had political aspirations. That's a good thing. Right?Well, what' [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 12:00pm EDT
  

• Ken Knight for Knoxville City Council

  Tomorrow early voting starts in the Knoxville City Council election of 2009. Ken Knight is deserving of your vote and support. The Fraternal Order of Police have endorsed him as have the Knoxville Fire Fighters.Also, Nick Della Volpe, Nick Pavlis and Gerry Holman all deserve your votes.Early Voting is held [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 11:17pm EDT
  

• Woo Hoo! Republican Marsh Won!

  Tonight in a Special Election trucking company owner Pat Marsh, the Republican candidate won the 62nd District TN House seat. That strengthens the Republican control to 2 seats in the State House. The seat was a seat held by Democrats for a long, long time.
  
  Marsh defeated Democrat candidate [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 9:55pm EDT
  

• Hutchison News Sentinel Coverage Already Turns Muddy

  Here is the first news story on Former Sheriff Tim Hutchison appointing a Treasurer for a possible run for Knox County Mayor. Jack McElroy and crew has already started their anti-Hutchison coverage. Check out this line in the story. "He has yet to file a qualifying petition with the" [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 5:55pm EDT
  

• Mike Hammond Is Certainly NOT Acting Like A Countywide Candidate

  Mike Hammond a two term Fifth District Knox County Commissioner has announced that he will run for a third term as a countywide Knox County Commissioner. Hammond has held a fundraiser and has been the featured speaker at West Knox and Halls Republican Club. As Political Leverage points out [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 7:02am EDT
  

• Tim Burchett Is Opposed to TIF's

  This evening, State Senator and announced candidate for Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett was the featured speaker at the West Knox Republican Club. Knox County Commissioner Craig Leuthold asked Burchett what was his position on TIF's (Tax Increment Financing). Burchett was quick to say that he OPPOSED TIF's. A follow' [...]
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  Posted: October 12, 2009, 10:48pm EDT