Protecting the children, schools
Russell Barker/Guest Column
After hearing the news yesterday (May 5) that Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon, has withdrawn from the agreement to provide police for schools, I began reflecting on how fortunate we are in Anderson County.
First, the decision to remove law enforcement from the schools is beyond comprehension. The safety of our educators and students should never be the scapegoat for the political posturing we witnessed yesterday. We are talking about our most vulnerable members of society and such amazing educators falling prey to politics. Differences of opinions will always exist, but never did I think it would jeopardize the safety of a school system.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. We met Emma Forgety for the first time at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. She and her dad Lee spent months documenting life as a virtual learner.
But today they are sharing a new story one very close to their hearts.
It s the story of her grandpa.