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‘Coverup conspiracy theories’ prompt Blount County law enforcement to bring in TBI for school system investigation
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is helping look into Blount County Schools, the district currently facing pushback ...
Blount County Schools works to dismiss special education teacher accused of 'disturbing and unacceptable' behavior
Blount County Schools initiates dismissal charges against Katie Goins after serious allegations of abusive behavior with ...
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Blount County special education teacher placed on leave amid investigation into misconduct allegations
Blount County Director of Schools Justin Ridge announced Tuesday that he is seeking the dismissal of a tenured teacher who is ...
Law enforcement beefing up patrols, encouraging safety on notorious stretch of 'The Dragon' this summer
The Blount County Sheriff's Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol will be monitoring the area, and pulling over people who are ...
TBI now investigating 'allegations of potential sexual misconduct' in Blount County School system
The investigation comes as Blount Co. Schools says it seeks to fire a tenured teacher, Kathryn Goins, for allegedly abusing ...
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Blount County and Tennessee Highway Patrol Intensify Safety Measures on The Dragon Amid Rising Crash Statistics
Authorities increase safety operations on The Dragon, a dangerous Tennessee road with a high crash rate, to prevent accidents ...
Drivers will see more traffic enforcement on the Dragon this summer, Blount County sheriff says
Driver safety will be a priority for the Blount County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol, both of which plan ...
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'This was my best friend that got killed' | Death row inmate's loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer ...