Mother, who gave birth at her family home, admitted to removing the umbiIical cord from her baby’s neck after birth only to fatally injure the child and then cutting out one of his organs before placing him in a grocery bag, charged
Atlanta, GA – The young Georgia parent is now charged with murder and aggravated assault with a weapon after authorities discovered that the woman reportedly killed her newborn baby right after delivering the child at her family home. Authorities say the 17-year-old, Letticia, who was…
Tennessee announces $50 million grant opportunity for rural healthcare resiliency
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has announced the launch of the Request for Applications (RFA) for the $50 million Rural Healthcare Resiliency Program. The initiative, funded through the TennCare Shared Savings Program and supported by Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee legislature,…
Chattanooga fire crews extinguish blaze at vacant South Holly Street structure
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a fire early Monday morning at a vacant, condemned residential structure in the 2100 block of South Holly Street, near E 23rd Street. The incident was reported at 6:29 a.m. on December 2, 2024, after 911 callers…
Chattanooga police to host Coats for Kids drive at Hamilton Place Mall on December 5
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department will host its Coats for Kids Drive on Tuesday, December 5, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Hamilton Place Mall. The event aims to collect new coats and monetary donations to benefit children in need throughout the…
Man, whose ‘so-called friends got him on some fake drugs,’ laid down on the sofa right after he killed his relative and her child, one week after his mom previously warned police about her son threatening to kill the whole family
Houston, TX – A 29-year-old Texas man is behind bars after the Friday morning fatal incident which left woman and her child dead. The defendant, later identified as Kendrik, was taken into custody by responding officers and later charged with two counts of first-degree murder….
Man lost his temper when he realized his friend ignored the line he drew for him after he ordered him to stay out of the kitchen, only to push him hard, resulting in a fatal head injury when the victim hit the floor; charged
Boston, MA – A 65-year-old Massachusetts man was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including involuntary mansIaughter, assault and battery after he reportedly killed his longtime friend and housemate, 80-year-old Franc. Authorities in Massachusetts said the defendant grabbed the victim’s back and…
Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission to vote on license price changes and structural adjustments at December meeting
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will vote on five proposed rule changes regarding license prices and the simplification of license types at its final 2024 meeting, set for Dec. 5-6 in Memphis. The two-day meeting will…
Chattanooga police gun team helps Orchard Knob Middle School distribute Thanksgiving boxes to families in need
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the Chattanooga Police Department’s Gun Team recently assisted Orchard Knob Middle School staff in distributing Thanksgiving boxes to 76 families in need. The effort included six boxes donated directly by the Gun Team. Sergeant Josh May expressed…