Pentagon adds two Trump campaign advisers to Defense Business Board after staff purge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The announcement came just hours after Politico first reported the Department of Defense unexpectedly fired several members of the advisory board — the latest shakeup at the Pentagon since the election. The DoD said in a statement that Acting Secretary Christopher Miller thanked nine “outgoing…
Stocks rally to new record highs on jobs day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Investors appear to be betting that the weaker jobs gains will put more pressure on the outgoing Trump administration and Congress to approve more stimulus before Joe Biden is inaugurated next month. The Dow finished Friday up about 250 points, or 0.8%, and closed at a new…
Second suspect charged in Madding murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – – Chattanooga Police are charging a second suspect in connection with the death of Torran Madding. 37 year old Montrell Crumsey was already in custody at the Hamilton County Jail. Now, he’s charged with Criminal Homicide. Witnesses told police Madding was walking…
Chattanooga Crime on the Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – City officials in Chattanooga, Tennessee have reported that crime in the area has recently increased. Specifically, violent crimes, including homicide and violent shootings, have surged in the city over the past year. The reported increase in crime may contribute to the long-term…
Black Friday shoppers line up early for deals in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging people to shop online for Black Friday amid the coronavirus pandemic. But that didn’t stop people from getting ahead on Black Friday deals. Many people showed up early to wait in line outside Hamilton…
9 Types of Diets — How They Work and Pros & Cons
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Diet culture feels more ubiquitous than ever before. Gone are the days where most folks would grab a hard roll, slather on some butter, and get on with their lives. Now, there’s a seemingly endless number of ways one can eat to lose…
Health Department COVID-19 Data Show Upward Trend in the 11-20 Year Old Age Group,
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Recent Hamilton County Health Department data show an increase in new COVID-19 cases among the 11-20 year-old age-band. Case investigations reveal many of these new transmissions are epi-linked to social gatherings such as field trips, parties, sporting events, carpooling, and close contact…
East Tennessee hospitals feeling coronavirus crunch, face overcrowding
Tenn – For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, the Knox County Health Department’s health care system capabilities benchmark has gone from yellow to red as East Tennessee hospitals face a shortage of beds. As coronavirus hospitalizations surge in the 16-county region —…