Tyner Middle Academy Principal Dies Unexpectedly

  • Sunday, November 2, 2014
Mark Smith, principal at Tyner Middle Academy, died on Sunday morning. 

It was reported Mr. Smith died from a heart attack.

Mr. Smith was a principal at the middle school, and previously served as the assistant principal at Howard High School, it was reported. 
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