BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – The Blount County Sheriff’s office is investigating a shooting that happened on July 10, 2022. Blount County Police Department is asking for public assistance on any known crime leads. According to the police report, the gun violence occurred at 3:45 a.m. on Singleton Station Road near Continental Drive. Five individuals are […]
Read More »Knox Board of Education is leading through learning
Knoxville, TN – The Knox Board of Education held a meeting on July 13, 2022, at 6 p.m. To begin, the board welcomed Grayce Decker, newest member, as an AP Scholar and student mentor. Then, information was shared about the previous executive session with the law department. Updates According to the Board of Education, TECAP […]
Read More »Early Voting in Tennessee Press Release
Nashville, Tenn. – According to TN.gov, early voting for the state and federal elections begins this Friday on July 15 and ends July 30, 2022. Following release, “More Tennessee voters take advantage of the convenience and flexibility of our state’s generous early voting period every year,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “There is a […]
Read More »Three suspects in custody for catalytic converter theft
MARYVILLE, TN – Three arrests were made for catalytic converter theft. Eyewitness claims that suspicion was raised when red sedan was parked at church on Calderwood Drive in Blount County. Dispatchers were called to the scene after midnight on June 8th, 2022. Police Report According to the police report, officers were dispatched to a church […]
Read More »Townsend Restaurant total loss after catches fire
Blount County, TN – The Townsend Walkers Catfish Restaurant caught fire and deemed total loss early Monday and resulted in six firefighters that experienced heat exhaustion. Popular Restaurant Catches Fire Hence, the firefighters were already out for hours during 4th of July celebrations. While preparing for fireworks Townsend Fire Department received the call about the […]
Read More »Advocates for the homeless are not happy about new law
Nashville, TN – The House 0978 and Senate Bill 1610 rolls into full effect today on July 1st, 2022; despite Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee having strong reservations and refusing to sign it. Advocates for the homeless are not happy with the passing of the bill. Earlier, in March a Bill was drafted that criminalizes camping […]
Read More »Law Enforcement Job Fair
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Have you felt called to protect your city and civilians before? Blount county and at least 40 more Tennessee law agencies are hosting a Law Enforcement Job Fair on Thursday, June 30th! It will take place in the Knoxville Expo Center from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. This job fair may be […]
Read More »Gun reform act signed into law
WASHINGTON – The first major gun reform act in decades was signed, June 25, by President Biden. The bill, known as the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, has been referred as ways to implement “red flag” laws, more extensive background checks, and provides millions of dollars for mental health and gun safety programs. In the wake […]
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