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Knox County 911 emergency calls rise in March
Apr 13, 2026
Knox County Board of Commissioners heard an update from Laura Webster about rising emergency call volumes in March.
Knox County names Rick Lanuzza next 911 director ahead of Webster retirement
Mar 25, 2026
Knox County announced that Rick Lanuzza will assume the role of Director of the Knox County 911 Dispatch Center effective May 18, succeeding longtime director Laura Webster, who is retiring in July after 31 years...
Knox County 911 dispatcher trainees complete another class
Dec 16, 2025
Knox County 911 Operations Director Laura Webster informed the Board of Commissioners on December 11 that two trainees have successfully completed their public safety telecommunicator class.
Dogwood Blossoms Chorus brings fall show to The Woodward Opera House
Sep 30, 2024
The Dogwood Blossoms Chorus, Mount Vernon’s local chapter of Sweet Adelines International™ will perform “Love in the Magic Queendom: A Rollercoaster Romance” on Sunday, Oct. 13, onstage at The Woodward Opera House. Doors open at 2 p.m., and the curtain rises at 3 p.m.
Knox County 9-1-1 took 1,620 calls to 911 during May
Jun 17, 2024
Knox County 9-1-1 received 3,945 computer-aided dispatch calls and 1,620 calls to 911 during May, Operations Director Laura Webster informed Knox County Commissioners during their June 13 meeting.