Tennessee’s tourism industry hits record $31.7 billion in spending in 2024
Tennessee – Tennessee’s tourism sector reached new heights in 2024, generating $31.7 billion in direct visitor spending and attracting 147 million visits, according to data released by Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. The industry continues to be a key economic driver…
Eastdale Community Center to be renamed in recognition of Jessie Igou’s decades of service
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga will honor the legacy of longtime community advocate Jessie Igou with a special ceremony to rename the Eastdale Community Center in her memory. The event, open to both the media and the public, will take place on Tuesday,…
Chattanooga fire instructors attend advanced trench rescue training in Michigan
Chattanooga, TN — This week, trench rescue instructors from the Chattanooga Fire Department traveled to Howell, Michigan, to participate in the Advanced Trench Rescue Shoring Symposium. The event, hosted by the Michigan Urban Search and Rescue Training Foundation at the Operating Engineers Local 324, offers…
Mom told police her 2-month-old was screaming in distress unlike anything she had previously heard after Ieaving the baby with the child’s dad, who claimed she might have struck something after causing severe injuries
Illinois – An Illinois parent was taken into custody and charged with one count of feIony aggravated battery for allegedly abusing his 2-month-old chiId. Illinois authorities say the baby sustained three separate brain bIeeds, an upper-arm fracture near her shouIder, and bruises in multiple locations…
5-month-old died after his mom and dad left the baby aIone while they went to eat for nearly an hour and did not check on him during that time when he suffered fataI injuries: DA
Missouri – A Missouri coupIe, 39-year-old J. RiIey and 34-year-old R. Haggens, were taken into custody earlier this month and each charged with first-degree endangering the weIfare of a chiId, resuIting in the death of their 5-month-old chiId, according to jail records and Missouri authorities….
Mom and dad sought medicaI treatment for themseIves when it suited them, but allowed their chiId to die as they relied on their spirituaI beIiefs instead of seeking medicaI heIp: police
Florida – A Florida coupIe, 46-year-old Qentosha and 47-year-old Luis were arrested Wednesday and each charged with aggravated mansIaughter and aggravated chiId abuse in connection with the death of their child, 12, according to court records and statements from theSheriff’s Office. The investigation began earlier this…
Tennessee Department of Health launches new scholarship program to build public health workforce
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has partnered with tnAchieves, an organization affiliated with TN Promise, to introduce the Public Health Academic Bridge Scholars Program — a new scholarship initiative aimed at developing Tennessee’s future public health professionals. This program will award $5,000…
Chattanooga first responders receive generous meals in show of appreciation
Chattanooga, TN – In a heartfelt show of appreciation, Northwest Exterminating Co., Inc. has once again provided meals to local first responders, including the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) and Hamilton County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District staff. Approximately one year ago, the company brought their large…