Tennessee Highway Patrol enters national cruiser photo contest with iconic Sunsphere backdrop
Tennessee – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is once again vying for the title of “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 12th Annual Cruiser Calendar Contest. For this year’s entry, THP showcased two of its newest vehicles — a 2024…
Man dies after he went to visit a famiIy while bringing a firearm, only to set it down before going to sIeep, before a 3-year-old came across the weapon while everyone was still asIeep and acidentally kiIIed him: police
Georgia – A Georgia man died after a chiId accidentaIIy kiIIed the 19-year-old while he was asIeep. The fataI incident took place at a residence in Georgia, where the victim, KabreI, was visiting. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a distress call at…
Woman told police she had tried to reIy on others and needed a break because she is a fuII-time parent after Ieaving her chiId aIone for nearIy 10 hours while she went to visit a man: police
Tennessee – A Tennessee parent, 33-year-old SheIby was arrested earlier this week and charged with feIony chiId negIect after allegedly Ieaving her chiId alone for nearly ten hours.According to jail records from the Sheriff’s Office, the parent now faces charges of chiId abuse and negIect….
Tennessee National Guard participates in Bulgaria’s first multinational Best Warrior Competition
Tennessee – Members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard recently competed in the Bulgarian Armed Forces’ inaugural multinational Best Warrior Competition, held June 23–26 at the Vasil Levski National Military University. The event brought together 12 five-member teams representing military units from Bulgaria,…
Hamilton County Juvenile Court issues warning about phone scam impersonating law enforcement
Chattanooga, TN – The Hamilton County Juvenile Court is warning residents of a phone scam involving individuals impersonating law enforcement officers. In these fraudulent calls, scammers claim the recipient has missed a court date and faces imminent arrest. Officials note that the scam is particularly…
Mayor Kelly’s budget unanimously approved by Chattanooga City Council
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga City Council unanimously approved Mayor Tim Kelly’s fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, a plan designed to do more with less while sustaining key investments in public safety, infrastructure, and affordable housing. Presented as the first budget of Mayor Kelly’s second term,…
Tennessee’s tourism industry hits record $31.7 billion in spending in 2024
Tennessee – Tennessee’s tourism sector reached new heights in 2024, generating $31.7 billion in direct visitor spending and attracting 147 million visits, according to data released by Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. The industry continues to be a key economic driver…
Eastdale Community Center to be renamed in recognition of Jessie Igou’s decades of service
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga will honor the legacy of longtime community advocate Jessie Igou with a special ceremony to rename the Eastdale Community Center in her memory. The event, open to both the media and the public, will take place on Tuesday,…
Chattanooga fire instructors attend advanced trench rescue training in Michigan
Chattanooga, TN — This week, trench rescue instructors from the Chattanooga Fire Department traveled to Howell, Michigan, to participate in the Advanced Trench Rescue Shoring Symposium. The event, hosted by the Michigan Urban Search and Rescue Training Foundation at the Operating Engineers Local 324, offers…
Mom told police her 2-month-old was screaming in distress unlike anything she had previously heard after Ieaving the baby with the child’s dad, who claimed she might have struck something after causing severe injuries
Illinois – An Illinois parent was taken into custody and charged with one count of feIony aggravated battery for allegedly abusing his 2-month-old chiId. Illinois authorities say the baby sustained three separate brain bIeeds, an upper-arm fracture near her shouIder, and bruises in multiple locations…