Metro health officials reported 78 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday
TENNESSEE – According to the officials, no additional deaths were reported. The Metro Public Health Department reported 770 people have died from a confirmed COVID-19 case. Including probable and confirmed cases, 855 deaths have been attributed to the virus. The seven-day rate of positive new…
Gov. Lee announced all Tennessee adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination no later than April 5
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, Tennesseans aged 55 and older and those in Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations effective Mar. 18. By April 5, all Tennesseans age 16 and over will become eligible for COVID-19…
Chattanooga gas prices have fallen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.60/g today
Chattanooga, TN – According to the survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga, the as prices are 30.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 81.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The cheapest station in Chattanooga is priced at $2.40/g…
Riverbend Festival may be coming back this year in October
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, friends of the Festival has requested permits from the City to hold the event. They were denied a permit to hold events at Ross’s Landing last year, but is optimistic they will be granted permits this year. Mickey…
The Tennessee Department of Health reported 732 new cases, putting the state at 801,645 total cases
Chattanooga, TN – According to the report, there are currently 13,384 active COVID-19 cases in the state. The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed zero additional deaths but appeared to report four deaths over the weekend, bringing the state up to 11,713 total deaths. Out of the…
10-year-old boy finds gun at home and accidentally shoots himself dead in front of his brother
A 10-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself in front of his brother at his home in Virginia. He was playing at his home when he found a gun, according to his grandmother Louise. She said that her grandson accidentally shot himself in front of his 12-year-old…
The Tennessee Department of Health reported an additional 1,997 COVID-19 cases, bringing the state’s total to 798,621
Chattanooga, TN – Unfortunately, the Tennessee Department of Health also reported an additional 28 COVID-19 related deaths. The Tennessee Department of Health reported an additional has attributed 11,709 deaths to the coronavirus so far. Hospitals statewide reported 708 current COVID-19 patients overnight. Metro Public Health officials…
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s outdoor track and field team opens the season at the CAU Invitational in Atlanta
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, Chattanooga’s original schedule had cancellations as did Clark Atlanta’s so the Panthers opted to host an event. Mocs head coach, Andy Meyer, said: “We will be looking for our kids to improve upon their marks set during indoor season….
29-year-old man died at a hospital after being shot by Chattanooga police officers
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, his name is Mykel Dexter Jenkins and he died at a hospital after being shot. The officers involved are on administrative leave. Mykel Dexter Jenkins is accused of putting officers in imminent danger when they responded to a…
A Chattanooga soldier who was killed in the line of duty 15 years ago is being honored
Chattanooga, TN – His name is Sergeant John Sullivan and he died in 2006 while fighting in the Iraq War. Today, a North Carolina-based group called “Through Tragedy Comes Life” is making sure his sacrifice isn’t forgotten. This organization dedicated a parking spot in Sergeant Sullivan’s…