01 Nov 2024

Author: Emma Mason

Tennessee

PoIice officer, acting on his own accord, armed himself with his personal handgun before he abducted a man and shot him in the head; indicted

Memphis, TN – According to the court documents, the 32-year-old now ex-policeman, later identified as Patrick, reportedly abducted 30-year-old man, Robert, from his apartment. The defendant then took the 30-year-old man to his official police vehicle where he killed him. Last week, the 32-year-old defendant…

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4 inmates participating in Lipscomb University’s Lipscomb Initiative for Education program at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution were conferred Associate of Arts degrees during a poignant graduation ceremony

Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, this milestone reportedly marks the inaugural occasion where college degrees have been bestowed upon students within Riverbend through Lipscomb’s LIFE program. The ceremony embodied the essence of a traditional commencement, with faculty and students adorned in regalia, processing…

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UH-60 Blackhawk medical flight crew from the Tennessee National Guard rescued a hiker suffering from a severe illness in a remote part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Chattanooga, TN – Just before 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency received a distress call regarding a hiker in urgent need of medical assistance. The hiker was situated at Icewater Spring, over 5,000 feet above sea level….

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The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced for the first time the opening of applications for its highly-anticipated Fatherhood Grant Program

Chattanooga, TN – State officials have announced a grant program aimed at supporting on-the-ground service providers dedicated to impacting fathers or offering fatherhood-related programs throughout Tennessee communities. This initiative will see the Department investing approximately $10 million to aid public, private, and non-profit organizations directly…

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Man, who was highly intoxicated, left 7-year-old grandchild with homeIess woman because she seemed trustworthy so he could go and get a drink

Sacramento, CA – According to the police officials, the 54-year-old granddad, later identified as Jason, was arrested and later charged with multiple charges, including child endangerment following an incident earlier this month. Police officials said the 54-year-old suspect, who was reportedly drunk, allegedly left his…

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The Police Academy Class of 2024-1 recently had the opportunity to visit CPD’s Bomb Squad, where they received firsthand education on explosives safety and gained insight into the responsibilities of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist

Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Police Academy Class of 2024-1 recently had the opportunity to visit CPD’s Bomb Squad, where they received firsthand education on explosives safety and gained insight into the responsibilities of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist. It was an…

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Father broke into his baby’s mom’s home, then stabbed the woman and his newborn son to death because he wanted to avoid paying child support; sentenced

According to the court documents, the 25-year-old dad from Tennessee, later identified as Ennoch, was found guilty on first-degree murder (two counts) for killing his baby and the baby’s 32-year-old mom. Last week, judge sentenced the 25-year-old defendant to two life sentences, which will be…

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The Tennessee Military Department, in collaboration with various state and local agencies, is conducting an emergency response exercise titled “Tennessee Maneuvers 2024” across several counties in Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the exercise will be carried out in Bradley, Coffee, Davidson, Gibson, Hamilton, Hawkins, Knox, Loudon, Madison, Maury, McMinn, Rhea, Rutherford, Sullivan, and Wilson counties. Multiple police and fire departments, including those of Chattanooga, Knox County, and the…