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Ex-McMinn County corrections officer accused of sexual contact with inmate
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:09:29 -0700
Former McMinn County Corrections Officer Justin Swafford was indicted in May on a felony charge of sexual contact with a female inmate.
Former McMinn corrections officer indicted on sex charge
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:18:57 -0700
Justin Swafford, a former McMinn County Corrections Officer, was indicted Thursday by the grand jury for sexual contact with an inmate.
McMinn grand jury indicts two Niota lawmen
Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:48:00 -0700
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on Friday arrested two East Tennessee police officers after a McMinn County grand jury indicted them with official oppression in connection with a June arrest, according to the TBI.
Distance learning brings unique programs to 5 Knox County schools
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:54:26 -0700
Knox County Schools has found a way to teach specialized courses to more high school students, using one teacher for multiple schools. All of it is done without busting the budget.
McMinn receiving drug disposal bin
Tue, 01 May 2012 07:57:53 -0700
NASHVILLE - McMinn County has been announced as one of 13 counties in Tennessee that will have a permanent collection bin to properly dispose of used or unwanted medication. The announcement made by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation said TDEC plans to introduce the 13 collection bins in partnership with local law enforcement agencies.
McMinn's Taylor Hicks signs with Tennessee Wesleyan
Wed, 02 May 2012 08:38:26 -0700
Taylor Hicks had a lot to do with the success McMinn County\'s experienced in basketball the last couple of seasons and Coach Keith Elliott said it\'s a tribute to the work put in by the senior guard.
Impending closure of mental health institute already burdens Knox deputies
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:24:30 -0700
Lakeshore Mental Health Institute is set to close in just over a month and already Knox County Sheriff's Office officials say they're dealing with the loss of that facility.
MyFOXChattanoogaSeveral Signal Mountain Staffers Could Lose Jobs
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:47:19 -0700
A former McMinn County Corrections Officer has been indicted for Sexual Contact with an Inmate. More >>
Plans to fix 3 Knox County bridges rated poor by the state
Thu, 10 May 2012 14:20:07 -0700
As you drive around Knox County, have you ever wondered about the condition of the bridges you cross?
Racy book 'Fifty Shades of Grey' hard to find in Knoxville
Thu, 10 May 2012 14:50:12 -0700
The book "Fifty Shades of Grey" and its two sequels hold the top three spots on the New York Times best seller list. But it's not a book you're going to find at the public libraries in Knox County.