The extra $300 weekly payment unemployed people have been getting is going away next month as Tennessee opts out of receiving the federal funds
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, many people are complaining that they have not received their unemployment money yet. The officials have reported that beginning July 4, Tennessee will transition to state-only unemployment benefits. The state says the end of the federal program won’t…
CPD is looking for two suspects who fled a traffic stop and refused to stop for officers
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Chattanooga Police Department officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle. Police say the vehicle matched the description of a vehicle involved in a previous aggravated assault. The suspects refused to stop for officers and crashed in the 2500 block…
Chattanooga police investigating after man shot, killed
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred at 4711 Brainerd rd. When Chattanooga Police Department officers arrived on scene, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead on scene. Authorities identified the victim as Billy…
“I’m really scared,” cries terrified girl desperately for help after her dinghy drifted out to the sea
An eight-year-old girl had to be rescued from the sea after her dinghy drifted away. The young girl was reportedly in the dinghy which was attached to a safety line on the shore. Somehow, the line became detached, causing the girl and the dinghy to…
2-year-old boy dies after accidentally being run over by his father: “I didn’t realize when he came out”
A father from Virginia is left mourning for his 2-year-old son after accidentally running over him in the driveway of their home. The young boy was next to the vehicle when his unsuspecting father backed up his Ford F350. Within a few moments, the child…
A Knoxville man was charged with attempted first-degree murder
Knoxville, TENNESSEE – This unfortunate incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at the 8300 block of White Ash Lane. According to the police officials, his name is Ramzy Abidi and he stabbed his girlfriend multiple times while she was sleeping. The victim was transported to UT…
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will conduct quarterly testing and maintenance on the Market Street Bridge in downtown Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the testing and maintenance is scheduled for Sunday, June 13, 2021. The officials say that during this time, the bridge will be closed for traffic. Starting from 8:00 a.m. EDT to 3:00 p.m. EDT, the bridge will be…
The Tennessee Department of Education announced over $2-million in Perkins Reserve Grant awards to 28 school districts for the 2020-21 school year
Chattanooga, TN – According tot he statement, the funds are for career and technical education. Cleveland High School received around $42,000 of that money. It offers 12 different technical career clusters including cosmetology and robotics that will be receiving that money. The grant gives kids…
Georgetown man is behind bars after a police chase that ended in a dramatic crash in Marion County on Thursday
TENNESSEE – According to the statement, Tennessee Highway Patrol tried to stop the suspect because of a window tint violation and a broken light. His name is Eric Hempel and he refused to stop. The chase started after that. During the chase, the 21-year-old man began…
A man faces charges after a chase with officers ended in his arrest
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the man was arrested Thursday afternoon. This unfortunate incident occurred in the area of Belvoir Avenue and North Moore Road. The suspect fled from an attempted traffic stop. Then he crashed into a curb, which resulted in…