New data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed unemployment rates increased slightly during May in each of the state’s 95 counties
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, 93 of Tennessee’s 95 counties maintained rates lower than 5% for the month. State officials have announced that Williamson County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the state for May. At 2.3%, its rate increased 0.3 of a…
74-year-old driver dead, two passengers injured after truck rear-ends vehicle on Briley Parkway
Davidson County, TN – According to the police officials, the crash occurred right after 12 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. It happened on Briley Parkway north near the Centennial Boulevard exit. MNPD officers responded to a report of a crash. The responding officers discovered that the Ford…
32-year-old woman arrested, charged with TennCare fraud, theft of services
Sullivan County, TN – According to the statement, the 32-year-old woman was arrested and taken into custody on Thursday. Her name is Brittany Craft and she is now charged with one count each of TennCare fraud and theft of services. Authorities said that Craft failed to…
Gov. Lee announced he will appoint David Rausch to serve a second term as Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, David Rausch has served as Director of the TBI since 2018. Rausch is a U. S. Army veteran with more than three decades of law enforcement experience, including 25 years with the Knoxville Police Department. His career with…
Suspect arrested in connection with double shooting Sunday near Station Street
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the suspect was arrested and taken into custody on Wednesday. Her name is Shadericka Williams and she is now charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault and 2 counts of attempted murder and booked into Silverdale, police…
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is launching a new hotline for drivers to report potholes and other maintenance issues that may be considered roadway safety hazards
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the new hotline number is 833-TDOTFIX (836-8349). State officials said that the virtual call center operates Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. If someone calls on holidays, weekends, or after hours they can leave…
Smyrna Police ask for help identifying suspect seen breaking into vehicles
Smyrna, TN – According to the Smyrna Police Department, the unidentified suspect was seen breaking into cars in the Florence Road/West Fork Subdivision. This incident occurred on May 6, 2022, police said. Smyrna Police Department also wants to remind the public to remove any valuables from…
54-year-old man charged with criminal homicide after body found in car on Boynton Drive
Chattanooga, TN – On Monday, officers responded to a call of a deceased person at 900 Boynton Drive. The responding officers reportedly found one adult male victim inside a vehicle. An autopsy later determined the manner of death to be a homicide, police officials said. Officers…
Parents of a boy, who was told by doctors that he has a zero per cent chance of survival and just months left to live, say their son could become the first child in the world to undergo groundbreaking cancer treatment
Parents of a 10-year-old boy, who was told by doctors that he has a 0 per cent chance of survival and just months left to live, say their son could become the first child in the world to undergo groundbreaking cancer treatment. The boy’s father said that…
The Tennessee Department of Health is urging Tennesseans to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the heat-related Illness includes heat exhaustion which causes heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness and nausea or vomiting. The most serious heat related illness is heat stroke. Heat stroke symptoms include red, dry skin, rapid pulse, dizziness, nausea and…