Non-verbaI chiId died after her mother entrusted a woman she knew with caring for the 3-year-old, only for the babysitter to repeatedIy sIam the child’s head after smoking marljuana: DA
Michigan – A Michigan woman was ordered to spend the next twenty eight to fifty years behind bars for the brutaI murder of a 3-year-old child, Harmony. The 31-year-old defendant, I. Haris, who had been a friend of the victim’s mother, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder…
District 3 City Councilmember to host community town hall and ice cream social to discuss city budget and services June 8
Chattanooga, TN – District 3 City Councilmember Jeff Davis will host a town hall meeting paired with an ice cream social on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Greenway Farm Conference Center, located at 5051 Gann Store Road in Chattanooga….
Drivers on I-75 in Hamilton, Bradley, and McMinn counties face rolling roadblocks June 1
Tennessee – Motorists traveling on Interstate 75 through Hamilton, Bradley, and McMinn counties should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions due to scheduled road construction activities. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews…
Chattanooga Police department brings smiles and joy to Miracle League game
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recently shared a heartwarming morning full of smiles and community spirit at a Miracle League baseball game. The event was highlighted by an honorary first pitch thrown by Officer Gerity alongside K9 Sully, setting a joyful tone for…
Chattanooga Fire Department nears major equipment upgrade with new fire trucks
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department is nearing a major equipment upgrade, as officials recently traveled to Snyder, Nebraska, to perform final inspections on three newly built fire trucks. These custom pumpers are being assembled at the Spartan Emergency Response manufacturing facility and have…
Fire breaks out during demolition at Chattanooga industrial site, quickly extinguished
Chattanooga, TN – A fire broke out Thursday morning during demolition work behind the Sofix Corporation, prompting a commercial fire response from the Chattanooga Fire Department. According to officials, crews were dispatched around 9 a.m. on May 29, 2025, to the 2800 block of Riverport…
Tennessee opens applications for $27M Families First Community Grant Program
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has announced the opening of the 2025 Families First Community Grant Program, making approximately $27 million in funding available to non-profit organizations focused on strengthening low-income families across the state. Applications are now being accepted from…
CPD officer honored for disrupting gang violence during 2024 crime surge
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department, in partnership with the Scenic Chattanooga Optimist Club, has named Investigator Chris Blackburn as the 2024 Respect for Law Officer of the Year, recognizing his outstanding service and impact on public safety. Investigator Blackburn was honored for his pivotal…
Newborn fights for Iife after doctors were able to deIiver the child when their prregnant mother was found with a fataI wound, only to die despite being rushed to the hospitaI: police
Kansas – A Kansas man was taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old N. OgIesby, a prgnant woman who was found with a gunshot wound at a residence in Kansas. Despite emergency medical efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at 5:04…
Officials promote ‘Baby in the Back’ program to prevent child heatstroke deaths in cars
Tennessee – With summer temperatures rising, Tennessee officials are urging parents and caregivers to use the free *‘Baby in the Back’* car hangtag as a lifesaving visual reminder to prevent children from being left in hot vehicles. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Rep….