What would make you want to throw an entire election in the garbage?
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Round 1
First, a Mt Juliet teacher is speaking out about school safety after his wasnt renewed.
Now former MJMS teacher Charles says it all started in April of this year when a threatening situation was completely mishandled by leadership and
Long story short he claims a problem student made a serious threat and that it was dismissed by the principal as a RUMOR for several hours
Then, much later the same day the student was sent home on suspension.
After School that day, Ware says he discussed safety concerns with the school counselor
only to find out the student was actually suspended for another minor infraction not the threat.
The next day, after the counselor forwarded the concerns to the principal who then is said to have reprimanded ware and the kids who brought it to his attention.
Ware says the last month of school was basically torture and now his contract hasnt been renewed, leaving him job hunting. He's calling it retaliation.
School board member Joe Padilla spoke on the matter and assured folks this incident will certainly be revisited for further investigation.
His post has drawn Representative Susan Lynn's eye, who is meeting today to verify the SAVE Act and other laws are being followed.
Round 2
Next, something most Tennesseans dont see every day.
Over the holiday weekend Algood Police posted about a a bear. Now if this were Gatlinburg or further east, this would be pretty common.
But Algood is just outside of Cookeville, about 200 miles from the Smokey Mountain National Park where most Black Bear sightings occur.
Though it IS uncommon to see a bear this far west, it's not unheard of.
In recent years bears have been sighted as far west as Murfreesboro and Manchester.
If the bear doesnt encounter many people, it's likely he will be left alone to continue doing bear things.
But, if he winds up posing a danger to public safety or
becomes dependent on humans and trash for food,
then smokey's visit to the plateau may be short-lived.
Do your part by securing your trash, watching your pets, and please, even though he's looks soft and fuzzy, DONT TRY TO PET HIN.
That's 2 stories down 1 left to go, and that story reminds me, If you were lost in the woods would you rather encounter a man or a bear?
Round 3
Last, election results from earlier this month are being challenged And it could result in the Republican party voiding the results.
3rd place Mike Davis has formally asked State GOP Chair Scott Golden to void the May 5th primary for Sheriff & hold another race.
Why?
Well 2 of the candidates in the race were indicted just days after the election was over.
Davis says that if voters were aware those indictments were coming, many would have made a different choice.
Though Davis came in 3rd with only 6330 votes compared to the winner Brent Gibson's 19,600 votes,
There's technically enough votes left over from the now-indicted candidates to put Davis on top.
According to the TN Conservative, if Golden determines the challenge has merit a board will hear from the parties and make a final decision—so final it cant be appealed.
Then, it's either cram in a revote between now and August, or, let the local party leaders pick a winner.
Or, they could just deny the challenge and be done with it, what would you do?
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