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Blount County Man Sentenced To 15 Years On Weapons Charges
A Blount County man was sentenced in federal court to 15 years in prison on weapons charges stemming from his past criminal record.

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A Blount County man was sentenced in federal court to 15 years in prison on weapons charges stemming from his past criminal record.

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