A new consumer protection law through the TDCI’s Division of Regulatory Boards is aimed at lowering the theft and resale of catalytic converters
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, thefts of converters climbed to 1,203 a month in 2020. This is really concerning, compared to 282 a month in 2019. TDCI’s Scrap Metal Registration Program new law that takes effect July 1, 2021. Officials say that this law…
The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration says that revenues for June were $1.9 billion
Chattanooga, TN – Officials say that that revenues for June were $1.9 billion. This is $372.3 million more than the budgeted monthly revenue estimate and $321.1 million more than June 2020, which represents a growth rate year-over-year of 20.9%. According to the statement, the revenues also…
NYPD officer saves stabbing victim’s life with a bag of chips and a roll of tape
An NYPD officer is receiving praise for not just saving a stabbing victim’s life, but for how they did it. When responding to a stabbing on July 7 in Harlem, the NYPD officer used an empty chip bag and packing tape to save a man’s life. When…
Woman charged in death of 2-year-old girl who was left in hot car for 7 hours
A woman who left a 2-year-old girl in a hot car for hours after she forgot to take her to daycare has been charged with her death, authorities say. The Florida woman was reportedly being paid to take the 2-year-old girl to daycare every day. But on…
Four teens killed in weekend crash after their vehicle splits in half
As per tragic reports, the teenage driver of the Mercedes SUV in which the four were riding lost control of his vehicle at around 2:30p.m. Saturday. There were six teens inside the SUV when it collided with a tree and split in half. Sadly, only the…
A deputy was injured while directing traffic at a crash scene after a driver struck him
TENNESSEE – This unfortunate incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputy was directing traffic on Highway 149. A driver crossed his lane of traffic and hit the deputy. According to the police officials, his name is Noah Smith and was arrested by the…
A seven-year-old girl is back home with mom after neighbors witnessed her non-custodial father take her from a home
Collegedale, TENNESSEE – According to the police officials, his name is Michael Allen Vance and he attempted to take a toddler. Police say that he grandmother was able to intervene. Authorities located the suspect and took him into custody. The 7-year-old girl is back home with…
The Chattanooga Public Library will offer free walk-in vaccines, starting July 19
Chattanooga, TN – Officials say that the Chattanooga Public Library will start offering free, walk-in vaccines at its Downtown Library starting Monday, July 19 – through Monday, August 30, 2021. That’s right, free COVID-19 vaccines will be available on a walk-in basis every Monday from…
Father allegedly sets house on fire killing his 9-month-old daughter and her grandparents
A 23-year-old man is facing several charges after police say he intentionally set fire to a home that killed his 9-month-old daughter and her grandparents. He was arrested and currently faces three first-degree murder charges as well as arson. About the incident – The fire…
Police break window to save 2-year-old boy trapped inside hot car – thank you officers!
The following incident serves as a reminder for parents everywhere. Cops had to break the window of a car to rescue a 2-year-old boy who was trapped inside a hot car. A mom from Arizona recently returned home from grocery shopping. When she went to…