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Retired BCSO deputy passes away following a battle with cancer

PRESS RELEASE - October 15, 2025 Blount County, Tennessee - Sheriff James Lee Berrong is sad to announce the passing…

6 months ago

Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Domestic-Related Homicide

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. - Forsyth County deputies are investigating a deadly domestic incident that claimed the life of an off-duty…

7 months ago

Maryville Man Arrested on Multiple Child Exploitation Charges

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities in Blount County have arrested a 21-year-old Maryville man on multiple charges of aggravated sexual…

7 months ago

Sheriff Increases Deputies on Dragon Road

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN - As the autumn months come upon us, Blount Sheriff Department is advising citizens to be mindful.…

4 years ago

Maryville Fire Department “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”

MARYVILLE, TN - Maryville Fire Department is one of many sharing ways to escape a house fire safely. These are…

4 years ago

Gov. Bill Lee is planning Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage

Blount County, TN - Hispanic Heritage month is from September 15th - October 15th this year. Tennesseans can find the…

4 years ago

Board of Commissioners approve funding for Library

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN - The Blount County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 16th, 2022. Local commissioners approved…

4 years ago

TDOE Reveals Yearly School Designations! Blount County Scores:

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Department of Education released the school and district designations for the 2021 - 2022…

4 years ago

Tellico Plains say road closures will affect tourism

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN - Residents of Tellico Plains held a meeting Saturday afternoon to discuss road closure on Cherokee National…

4 years ago

Public addresses New Zoning Study in Blount County

MARYVILLE, TN - A public zoning hearing has been held on September 13, 2022. The Board of Commissioners meet today…

4 years ago