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…
Argument over $1,400 stimulus check leads to quadruple murder
An Indianapolis family experienced tremendous loss. Long-awaited help is finally arriving for many Americans in the form of a $1,400 stimulus check. Moore was one of those who had plans to use the money to help support herself and her two daughters, but an argument with…
Tennessee officials are now allowing people to upload some identifying documents for pre-vetting before going to get their drivers licenses and other similar services
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Driver Services division says the new service will be available to those looking to apply for a REAL ID; first-time driver license and ID applicants; and new resident applicants. The…
A medical marijuana bill making its way through the Tennessee General Assembly will go before the senate health and welfare committee on Wednesday
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, if passed, the bill would request the Tennessee Department of Health to perform a study on medical marijuana licensing and regulations in neighboring states. A report those findings to the general assembly’s health committees by December 15 of…
A Tennessee man was able to retrieve his million dollar winning lottery ticket after losing it in the parking lot of an auto parts store
TENNESSEE – His name is Nick Slatten and he purchased a Tennessee Cash lottery ticket at the Village Market in Sparta. After checking the winning numbers the following morning, he realized the ticket was worth $1,178,746. Shortly after taking his brother to an O’Reilly Auto Parts…
U.S. Marshals in Tennessee have arrested a Georgia rapper who was wanted for nearly three months after violating his probation by melting off his court-ordered ankle monitor and disappearing
TENNESSEE – According to the police officials, his name is Kwame Khalil Brown and he was arrested by a U.S. Marshal’s Office task force in Memphis on a fugitive from justice warrant. The 27-year-old man, of Atlanta, goes by the name Foogiano and is represented by…