Mayor Glen Jacobs declared April as Second Chances Month in Knox County on Sunday, April 7.

According to a release, this month will be dedicated to ex-offenders that have already served their sentences and returned to society.

Jacobs recognized FOCUS ministries for its efforts with ex-offenders in the Knoxville community. The mayor will be speaking at the Second Chances Banquet hosted by FOCUS held at Transformation Church on Thursday, April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Banquet will give people the opportunity to take the

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