Plan would put Knox County youth detention center under judge

County Commissioner Larsen Jay's proposal aims to turn the facility's focus to equipping kids to be successful contributors ...

Knox County youth detention facility jailer sues alleging racial discrimination

The facility has come under fire from all corners in recent months as years of mismanagement have boiled over into public ...
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Knox County judge says he’s ready to lead embattled juvenile detention center

The Knox County Commission will consider a new ordinance that would place the embattled Richard L. Bean Detention Center ...

Knox County leaders move to put juvenile detention center under judge’s control

Knox County advances a plan to stabilize troubled juvenile detention center by placing it under Juvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin’s authority for better oversight.
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Knox County jail over capacity by more than 115 inmates

KNOX COUNTY — The Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility in Knox County is over capacity by more than 115 people as the Knox County Sheriff's Office faces challenges stemming from the overcrowding. The ...
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Knox County Commissioners react to overcrowding in jail

KNOX COUNTY — After touring the Knox County jail with Sheriff Tom Spangler, county commissioners who were present at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility Wednesday reacted to the sheriff's desire to ...