Governor Bill Lee delivers seventh State of the State address, outlines budget and legislative priorities
Tennessee – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address, presenting a $59.5 billion budget proposal focused on economic opportunity, education, public safety, and infrastructure. Key highlights include: – **Economic Development:** $35.6 million for the Rainy Day Fund, $25 million for FastTrack…
Mother who left her child unattended in a cold car with human fces in the backseat, just two months after she killed her other child and hid his body in a shaIIow grave in the backyard, was charged
Michigan – A Michigan woman, later identified as 41-year-old Brande, was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including first-degree murder, felony murder, first-degree child abuse, tampering with evidence and concealing the death of an individual in connection with her child’s death last…
Man was confronted by family members of an underage girl he was involved in an indcent relationship with, only to then speed away as they approached and run over her pregnant sibling, killing her
California – A California man was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including murder, hit-and-run resulting in death and unlawful se* with a minor in connection with the last week’s incident which left girl dead. Authorities say the victim, 16, was pregnant…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee previews key points ahead of his seventh State of the State address
Tennessee – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee released excerpts ahead of his seventh State of the State address, set to be delivered tonight at 6 p.m. CST in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. Tennesseans are invited to view a preview video that highlights…
Chattanooga Police officers complete advanced leadership and supervision training
Chattanooga, TN – A group of Chattanooga Police Department officers, alongside members of other agencies, participated in an Advanced Leadership & Supervision class hosted by the Law Enforcement Innovation Center at Collegedale Police Department. The three-day course focused on equipping mid-level officers with the skills necessary…
Chattanooga Police Department leaders honored at 2025 Black Excellence Chattanooga ceremony
Chattanooga, TN – Chief of Staff Jerri Sutton and Information Center Manager Pat Gray of the Chattanooga Police Department received the prestigious Homage Awards at the 2025 Black Excellence Chattanooga ceremony. The award recognized their dedication and contributions to the Chattanooga community. With a combined…
Woman intentionally hid her child after reporting that she left her car running with the girl inside when someone stoIe it, then took the 4-year-old to a nearby place where she was located; charged
Illinois – An Illinois woman is behind bars and later charged with filing a false report to police after investigators determined her child was never missing and the 37-year-old mother, Princes, had intentionally hidden her daughter. According to the police officials, the exact motive for…
Man was told by his parent that he didn’t deserve to eat because he wasn’t working before he was pushed by the older man, only to put him in chokehoId and punch him, causing his death; charged
Florida – A Florida man, later identified as 19-year-old JuIien, was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including manslaughter in connection with his parent’s death last month. The fatal incident occurred at the family’s home following an altercation between the young man…
Tennessee expands REAL ID appointment availability ahead of federal deadline
Tennessee – With the REAL ID Act of 2005 set to take effect in three months, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is adding 1,432 additional REAL ID-specific appointment slots per day at Driver Services Centers statewide. The federal law requires individuals 18 or…
Electrical issue sparks house fire on Grace Avenue, residents safely evacuated
Chattanooga, TN – An apparent electrical issue caused a house fire on Chattanooga’s east side, Green Shift companies responded to a home in the 3900 block of Grace Avenue, where flames were visible at the back corner of the structure. Residents, including a handicapped occupant, were…