2-month-old died after his mom went to buy more aIcohoIic beverages even after drinking severaI, only to then take one of her babies from where their father Ieft them and faII asIeep, Ieaving the other in unsafe conditions that Ied to his death: DA
Oklahoma – A Oklahoma woman was taken into custody last week and charged with second-degree murder following the death of her 2-month-old son, R. KeIson. The incident occurred last year, but charges were formaIIy fiIed after a thorough investigation by Oklahoma authorities. According to the…
Elderly woman told poIice she didn’t use the toiIet in at least a year and was Ieft to Iie in her own waste after her famiIy member cIaimed she chose to Iive in those conditions and often ignored her cries because they interfered with her onIine work: DA
Wisconsin – A Wisconsin woman, 40-year-old EIizabeth, was sentenced last week following her no-contest plea to intentionally subjecting an individual at risk to abuse and improper animaI sheIter sanitation. The defendant received a prison term of one year, followed by nine months in jail for…
Tennessee releases updated dashboard tracking student achievement and employment outcomes
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration’s Office of Evidence and Impact (OEI) has unveiled an updated dashboard designed to provide enhanced insights into the educational achievement and employment outcomes of Tennessee students. The Education to Employment dashboard aggregates student outcome data alongside…
Chattanooga firefighters quickly extinguish house fire in East Lake neighborhood, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – On Tuesday afternoon, Chattanooga firefighters responded swiftly to a house fire in the East Lake neighborhood. At 2:51 p.m. on July 15, 2025, Red Shift units were dispatched to a residence on the 1900 block of East 25th Street Place. Firefighters spotted…
Chattanooga police seek public assistance in investigation of July 12 shooting at Tyner Recreation Complex
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is requesting help from the community following a shooting that occurred on July 12 at the Tyner Recreation Complex, located in the 6800 block of Ty Hi Drive. Authorities urge anyone who was present at the event or…
Tennessee awards over $22 million in grants to support local parks and outdoor recreation projects
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Outdoor Recreation has announced $22,059,191 in grant funding for 31 communities across the state. The funds come through three programs: the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF), the Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program (TRIP), and…
Chattanooga Police join multi-state campaign to reduce deadly speeding crashes
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department is partnering with law enforcement agencies from five other states, along with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and Georgia GOHS, to launch Operation Southern Slow Down. This speed enforcement campaign began recently and will run through July 20. The…
Attic fire in Chattanooga duplex displaces seven residents on Dodson Avenue
Chattanooga, TN – A fire in the attic of a duplex on Dodson Avenue displaced seven residents Monday morning. At 9:36 a.m. on July 14, 2025, Chattanooga Fire Department Blue Shift companies were dispatched to the 3500 block of Dodson Avenue following reports of smoke and…
Lake Halford to close temporarily for paving and parking improvements starting July 21
Tennessee – Anglers and boaters should prepare for a temporary closure of Lake Halford beginning July 21, 2025, as the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) undertakes paving operations to improve the area. The project includes replacing old asphalt and adding clearly marked parking spaces aimed…
New interim administrator appointed to lead Chattanooga’s Department of Community Development
Chattanooga, TN – Mayor Tim Kelly has named Cedric Henson as the interim administrator of the Department of Community Development, following the departure of Carol Hunter, who will take on a new role within the Department of Public Works (DPW). Henson, who currently serves as…