1:39 p.m. Hanford alert false alarm. This story was originally published March 10, 2022, 11:41 AM. Cassandre Coyer is a McClatchy National Real-Time Reporter covering the southeast while based in Washington D.C. Shes an alumna of Emerson College in Boston and joined McClatchy in 2022. Administration. Their statements were supported by police body cam video. While swatting started with individuals, in recent months the phenomena has moved to threats at schools. Jennifer Favors, 38, went into distress while at work at Tri-Cities High . Video Shows Moment Shots Fired During Oklahoma High School Basketball Game PARENTS SPEAK OUT DURING TOWN HALL AFTER FULTON COUNTY SCHOOL STABBING. He has been on paid administrative leave and off campus since September. Police have finished searching Southridge High School and first responders were cleared at 1:40 p.m. after investigating a report of a weapon inside the school forced a lockdown Friday morning, according to emergency scanner traffic. MATTIE'S CALL: A 9-month-old baby girl was reported missing from the Ellenwood area with a man police say was diagnosed with a mental illness. He had so many dreams. Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller is facing a possible suspension months after locating guns on the East Point campus. It's been five years since a Carroll County man mysteriously disappeared from his home. (LM Otero/AP) Police said that they believe . Now hes trying to clear his name. principal sentenced for sexual assault of student, and there may be more victims, Missing Pennsylvania woman found alive after more than 30 years, Police searching for man who disappeared with 9-month-old baby in Clayton County, Man rescued after being accidentally buried alive in Cherokee County. According to a personnel investigation byFulton County School System, the student became belligerent and aggressive. "I did not come to Georgia to bury my child. Coach Miller asks that the Fulton County drop the suspension and put him back to work at Tri-Cities, Lightcap said, It is never too late to do the right thing.. 2 TEENS DIE IN TRIPLE SHOOTING NEAR EAST POINT FOOTBRIDGE. Coach Kenneth Miller told Channel 2s Tom Jones that he received a video showing guns on campus at Tri-Cities High School. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Southern states are more frequently turning to pay-to-use express lanes as a way to address highway congestion without raising taxes. Tears for school shooting survivor's 'American Idol' tryout Updated: Mar 4, 2023 / 11:13 AM EST. Things turned physical when the girl hit Millers hands knocking his phone to the floor. Court documents show Benton County detectives were asked Monday to investigate an incident of a Chiawana High School teacher having taken nude photos of his 16-year-old student at his Benton City home. Tri-Cities / Homepage - fultonschools.org Another student had spotted the weapon and reported it to administrators. Police investigating, Tacoma owner of four Tri-Cities massage shops and his wife accused of sex trafficking, Tri-Cities event aims to protect children from human trafficking, 2nd set of brothers arrested for 2022 robbery that ended in Kennewick teens murder, Tri-Cities business linked to human trafficking organized crime case, say police, I-82 wrong-way driver kills 2 Grandview children. Response from the area police and fire agencies as well as the school district was great, Clem said. "This is the strongest evidence yet that Coach Miller did nothing wrong, and the Fulton County Schools proposed suspension is completely unwarranted," wrote attorney Allen Lightcap in a statement released Friday. Students had barricaded in classrooms and bathrooms, according to emergency scanner traffic. Thats because he averted another tragic school shooting that day, and no one was hurt. Police spent about two hours searching from class to class and in gyms, band halls and other areas. A school district is responding after a former coach says he was initially terminated for preventing a possible school shooting. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission cleared Miller of all wrongdoing. TCHSAA are pleased to highlight our very own alumni, Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director/Administrator Kenneth Miller from the C/O 93! In a written statement a spokesperson said Fulton Schools is investigating the incidents and that the incidents have "been cleared by arrest, with student disciplinary sanctions imposed as well. He appeared briefly in Benton County District Court on Wednesday, when his bail set at $150,000. EAST POINT, Ga. A former high school coach says he prevented a possible school shooting and then lost his job. He was a 2019-20 Education Writers Association Fellow, and has been featured on The Murder Tapes, Grave Mysteries and Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen. In response, we have taken several immediate actions to ensure the safety of our students. Kearney Police responded and immediately confirmed there was no shooting or active threat. He said he was defending himself and trying to save lives. Tri-Cities Athletic Director and Coach Kenneth Miller is fighting his suspension (FOX 5 Atlanta). Mr. [Officer] Cleveland and [AP] Lawson corroborated Millers account that [the student] was the aggressor, was highly agitated, and smacked the phone out of Millers hand, the Personal Investigation Report made on Sept. 13, 2021 said, according to Lightcap. By JEFF McMURRAY Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Diagnostic Imaging is an . He was going to college and he was going to play football," Woodard's sister Rashunda Johnson pleaded. This story is developing. Tri-Cities High School has seen numerous fights and threats via social media over the past several weeks, prompting parents to ask school officials to intervene. He said he went to the student with the guns and confronted her. The fear among parents and students Friday was fueled by arrests that had happened at the high school in the past year. At this time, there's no credible threat at the high school. The Fulton County Schools superintendent suspended Miller without pay in April. May 25KENNEWICK, Wa. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission cleared him of wrongdoing, according to his lawyer. Throughout the search for a possible suspect, reports of officers finding students hiding in bathrooms, auxiliary rooms and other places were common. It has 1,563 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta facebook feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta twitter feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta instagram feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta youtube feed(Opens a new window), Reality star Honey Boo Boo was inside speeding Dodge Charger involved in chase with Ga. deputies, Former Ga. asst. The caller provided a suspect and weapon description as well as a possible location where it was taking place at the school. The shooting happened at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in broad daylight. Lightcap wrote in the appeal that the investigation report said all three eye witnesses said they did not witness any misconduct by Miller. Two of her beautiful babies were killed in a car wreck.. Miller's supporters called him a hero. Update: Tri-Cities high school teacher accused of shooting nude senior TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL)- As the recent Texas mass shooting is hitting home for many families, schools across the region are not only feeling heavy-hearted but are already taking steps to ensure th It's been five years since a Carroll County man mysteriously disappeared from his home. North Carolina high school shooting leaves 1 student dead; suspect in Nearby Chinook Middle School and Sage Crest Elementary School were also locked down as a precaution. It's one of several videos of recent campus fights, and messages threatening violence at the East Point campus, now circulating on social media. Those in attendance believe Coach Miller is a hero because of his actions. You have shattered my whole world. Miller was then fired for his part in the altercation. Put him back to work at Tri-Cities High School," Lightcap . Police responded to Maury High School after a 17-year Take a look, Beloved Tri-Cities restaurant incubator under fire for mismanagement, financial chaos, Leader in Richland school board recall reports death threats. Investigators questioned Whiston while serving a search warrant at his home, and he reportedly admitted asking to take nude photos of the victim. While taking swimsuit photos, the victim said Whiston asked her to go fully nude and she felt she had no choice because the door was blocked and she felt trapped. Coach Kenneth Miller says he received a v. Tensmeyer confirmed to the Herald in an e-mail that Whiston is a full-time teacher, and the arrest was related to a tip the district received. Colorado Springs, Colorado - Wikipedia Police got a call just before noon saying that there was an active shooter at the school, Kennewick Commander Aaron Clem told the Herald. East Point police say 17-year-old J'viontay Woodmore was shot in the head and died . It's been five years since a Carroll County man mysteriously disappeared from his home. 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Miller said he grabbed the girl who had the gun, fearing for his own safety. Muskingum County Common Pleas Court NewsPlease note: Opinion summaries More About TCHS. This is awful," Ms. Woodmore continued. No weapons, injuries or suspects were found. After the incident, Fulton County School District originally filed a termination charge against Miller, Lightcap said. He was a 2019-20 Education Writers Association Fellow, and has been featured on The Murder Tapes, Grave Mysteries and Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen. ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - A Tri-Cities High School athletic director recorded slamming a student up against a wall. . Pasco School District lists Whiston as a commercial photography instructor. Threat postpones 2A boys basketball sectionals at Tell City High School Investigators agreed and began to stop the interview, but said Whiston continued to talk about the photos not being fully nude and was reminded that the interview was being stopped to honor his constitutional rights. Loved ones of East Point murdered teenagers speak out. It all happened in a second, Miller said. FOX 5 Atlanta obtained video of the Aug. 20 incident that unfolded at the school, in which Coach Miller confronts an unidentified student who was believed to have brought a gun to school. 17. She had heard that it was a possible hoax from a Kennewick School District alert. Thursday, a community came together tostand behind Coach Miller who they said helped save lives. 8, 2022 at 4:18 PM PST. It's been five years since a Carroll County man mysteriously disappeared from his home. An 18-year-old local man, who just a few weeks before had reached . January a teen was arrested for having a gun in his backpack, 2 WA foster kids killed by wrong-way driver were on a trip to visit their parents, 5 failed food safety inspections at Tri-Cities area restaurants, other businesses, Little dragon found on uninhabited Australian island is a new species. A school district investigative report said a loaded gun was found in that students book bag after the altercation. 2575 Harris Street, East Point, GA 30344. His transfer marks an abrupt end to his nearly two decades of teaching at his beloved alma mater. Former coach says he was fired after preventing a possible school shooting Fulton County high school coach seen grabbing student in video fights Fulton County School District suspended the coach for a confrontation with a student accused of bringing a loaded gun to school. Judge: Oxford Schools, staff immune from shooting lawsuits | WJHL | Tri No one could be reached at the telephone number listed for the church. 13PASCO, Wa. Meanwhile, worried parents began arriving, filling nearby parking lots. A parent shared images of a brawl that broke out in the lunchroom at Tri-Cities High School on Wednesday. It's been five years since a Carroll County man mysteriously disappeared from his home. GreatSchools Rating 24 reviews Public school 1,509 Students Grades 9-12. Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller will serve his suspension, according to his attorney. This was at least the third incident at Southridge in 2022. FOX5 Kenneth Miller was initially fired, . Former coach says he was fired after preventing a possible school shooting. Muskingum County Common Pleas Court NewsPlease note: Opinion summaries are prepared by the Office of Public Information for the general public and news media. The program is designed for motivated students who possess an interest in the areas of music, visual arts, dance, drama, or television production. The Fulton County School District admits the student was highly agitated and aggressive. She said Wednesday's brawl was one of a half dozen fights on campus that day and told FOX 5 the fighting's been a problem since school started. The coach and his attorney told FOX 5 they will pursue legal action. MATTIE'S CALL: A 9-month-old baby girl was reported missing from the Ellenwood area with a man police say was diagnosed with a mental illness. An unknown person reportedly called police and claimed to be a student in the bathroom at Volunteer High School, according to Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson. Police say some unarmed teens were spray painting or tagging near the elevator when a man approached the teens and an argument ensued. Put him back to work at Tri-Cities High School, Lightcap said. He then asked if he could speak to a lawyer before continuing. ( KCTV /Gray News) - Three police officers are recovering from their injuries Wednesday following an overnight shooting that happened while a search warrant was being served. Nonprofit filings for the church list a Jeff Whiston as a governing officer. We have to be ready to respond to something like this at anytime.. Two of her beautiful babies were killed in a car wreck.. The popular coach and Tri-Cities alum spent most of the school year on paid administrative leave fighting the district's efforts to first fire and then suspend him after he got into a physical altercation with a student who brought a gun to school on August 20. Kennewick students, parents terrified after shooting threat | Tri-City The victim said Whiston told her to bring several outfits such as dresses and swimsuits. Kennewick, WA. And we saved lives, Miller said. Oxford High School shooting in Michigan leaves 3 dead, 8 injured - CNN Oscar Mendoza, 17, was just returning from lunch as officers pulled in and was told to not return to class. Now he's trying to clear his name. October 6, 2021 Texas school shooting news - CNN By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. "I only did what I was asked to do and out of that situation we found guns," Miller said. Media. What they did find, according to emergency scanner traffic, were students hiding anywhere they could.
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