A local resident has been charged with identity theft
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police report, the man was charged after he applied for a Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit under the name of former U.S. President Barack Obama. His name is Robert Joseph Hallick and he was sent a denial letter from…
Former Ohio police officer was charged with murder in the shooting death of a black man who was shot while holding his phone
Former Columbus Police Officer Adam Coy was indicted on a murder charge by a Franklin County grand jury following an investigation by the Ohio Attorney General’s office. The charges faced by Coy, a 19-year veteran of the force, also include failure to use his body…
Chattanooga gas prices have risen 9.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.21/g
Chattanooga, TN – According to the survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga, the gas prices in Chattanooga are 9.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 10.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The cheapest station in Chattanooga is priced…
The Tennessee Supreme Court has ordered an easing of restrictions in the state
Tennessee – According to the statement, it will begin in March. With cases of COVID-19 dropping along with hospitalizations, the court will now lift restriction on non-jury in-person proceedings starting in March. The officials have reported that on March 1, in-person proceedings in termination of…
Areas west of Chattanooga will experience a combination of rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow
Chattanooga, TN – According to the report, Chattanooga and eastward will have rain. In the Tennessee Valley, north Georgia, and the Blue Ridge we can expect a few showers late morning, but very heavy rain this afternoon into early evening. Tuesday will be colder –…
The Tennessee Department of Health reported 1,347 new COVID-19 cases
Chattanooga, TN – Unfortunately, the Tennessee Department of Health also confirmed 31 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 10,933 total deaths. Around 1,109 people currently hospitalized in the state. Tennessee has processed 6,606,949 tests. The latest update added 14,674 tests to the state’s total. The Tennessee Department of…
The ex-wife of famous photographer admitted to killing her 10-year-old disabled son
She pleaded guilty to killing their 10-year-old disabled son amid her own struggles with mental illness. Her name is Olga Freeman and she pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter by diminished responsibility in London Monday, five months after she suffocated her young son Dylan. “Olga Freeman had…
The University of Tennessee has identified two new COVID-19 clusters on campus
Tennessee – According to the statement, a cluster at the Alpha Chi Omega sorority house involving two cases and 18 close contacts was identified on Sunday, Feb. 7. Another cluster of one case and 29 close contacts was identified at the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority house…
Walmart is now giving COVID vaccinations at local store pharmacies
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the company started offering vaccines Friday through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. Here is a list of local stores offering vaccines: Chattanooga: Walmart, 2020 Gunbarrel Road Walmart, 4110 Shallowford Road Walmart, 8101 East Brainerd Road Walmart, 490 Greenway View…
A local resident has been arrested for two armed robberies at Gainesville businesses last year
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, his name is Alando Ray Johnson, 33-year-old, and he was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 10 in the Atlanta area by U.S. Marshals. The authorities believe he is responsible for similar crimes across the Southeast. He faces a long list…