The CDC is warning southern states, including Tennessee, about the threat of the highly contagious Delta COVID-19 variant
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, this variant was first identified in India and it led to mass cremations and burials. The B.1.617.2 variant is already spreading in the UK as well. According to the health officials, the TDH has identified 13 cases of the…
Chattanooga police arrested the suspect of a deadly shooting Tuesday
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred approximately at 6:50 a.m. Monday. It happened on the 1200 block of Peeples Street. When Chattanooga Police Department officers arrived on scene, they found Tracy Freeman with a gunshot wound. The 51-year-old man was pronounced…
A study of 5.4 million people has linked AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine to another bleeding disorder that can cause a rash
According to the health officials, a study of 5.4 million people has linked AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine to another bleeding disorder that can cause a rash. Around 1 in 100,000 people will suffer idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Data from Scotland’s Covid vaccination programme has revealed a possible small…
Terrified 14-year-old called his mom moments before being shot as he left graduation party: “I lost my baby”
Several houses in Minnesota were struck by gunfire on Saturday. None of the residents inside the house were harmed. But one family is left devastated after a 14-year-old boy was shot as he was leaving a graduation party in the area with his brother. The…
For the second time in two years, Riverbend Festival will not be coming to Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to postpone the Scenic City’s longest running music festival until June 2022. The Riverbend Festival brings in roughly $30 million a year. The dates for Riverbend will be back to their typical dates of…
The U.S. Census now estimates over 836,000 Tennesseans are now without health insurance
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Gov. Lee hopes that the Medicaid block grant waiver program approved under former President Donald Trump’s administration will stay in place in an effort to get people insured. Lee’s administration would like to receive Medicaid funding in a lump…
Mayor Kelly is expected to present a new structure for city government at city council meeting
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the big changes include the current Department of Economic and Community Development being split into two departments. The CDOT will operate under Public Works. The Department of Youth and Family Development centers will be managed by the new…
Chattanooga Police have charged two teenagers with the murder last month
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the shooting occurred around 4:20 p.m. at a gas station on Highway 58. When the officers arrived on scene, they found Ralph Smith with a gunshot wound. The 47-year-old died later at the hospital. CPD has arrested two…