23 Nov 2024

Author: Emma Mason

Community

Child dies 30 minutes after he asked the neighbor to adopt him because his parents hit him in the face and didn’t let him call his caseworker, only to be killed by his mom

Indianapolis, IN – According to the police officials, the 48-year-old woman, later identified as Jenifer, was charged with reckless homicide in connection with her adopted child’s, Dacota, death. Police officials said that a warrant was issued for her arrest after she reportedly killed the boy…

Tennessee

GFOA awarded the State of Tennessee the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this remarkable achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, representing a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. An impartial panel judged the state’s annual comprehensive financial report to meet…

Tennessee

Gov. Lee announced historic plan to replace the I-55 Bridge over the Mississippi River in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of Arkansas, marking the single-largest transportation investment in Tennessee history

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the U.S. Department of Transportation informed Congress of a landmark federal investment of nearly $400 million that will be allocated toward half the cost of replacing the I-55 Bridge over the Mississippi River, also known as America’s…

Community

Parents of 11-year-old girl say ‘their child has been handed love notes by her former educator countless times’, who later realized that their daughter had continued to grow his obsession; charges filed

Charleston, S.C. – According to the police officials, the 27-year-old educator, later identified as DyIan, was arrested and later charged with staIking after he reportedly staIked 11-year-old chiId by writing the girI more than 50 Iove Ietters, kept collection of pictures of the girl and…

Local News

The Chattanooga Police Department’s Neighborhood Policing officers recently visited the Hixson Target store as part of their ongoing Front Porch Lineup program

Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this initiative aims to enhance community safety through direct engagement and collaboration with local businesses and residents. During their visit, officers discussed various safety measures with Target employees, emphasizing the department’s commitment to making Chattanooga a safer…

Tennessee

TDA announced the recipients of the newest cost share fund, AgTrack, which focuses on value-added and processing projects that benefit other producers or forest landowners

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this competitive grant program awards funds to agricultural, food, and forestry businesses, as well as nonprofits, local governments, and other entities in Tennessee or those whose projects are located within the state.  The following businesses were awarded…