Mother walked into police station only to confess to drowning her toddIer son in fountain along with shooting her 9-year-old daughter dead
Kansas City, MISSOURI – According to the police officials, the mother, later identified as 36-year-old AshIey, reportedly came into the local police headquarters where she admitted to killing her two children, 2 and 9. The woman was taken into custody and later charged with second-degree…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed the Smart Heart Act into law, marking a significant step towards ensuring the safety of students in schools across the state
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this legislation mandates the presence of automatic defibrillators in schools and establishes clear protocols for responding to cardiac-related medical emergencies. Notably, the bill garnered unanimous, bipartisan support in the legislative process. Under the Smart Heart Act, every…
April brought positive news for employment across Tennessee, with all 95 counties reporting lower unemployment rates, each clocking in at or below 4.1%, as per the latest data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, leading the pack was Williamson County, boasting the state’s lowest unemployment rate at a mere 2%, marking a 0.2 percentage point decline from March’s 2.2%. Following closely, Sevier County secured the second-lowest rate in April, standing at…
Mom and Dad ‘sold’ their 14-year-old daughter repeatedly for $20 to a 67-year-old man, who knew the child because she dated his son!
SOUTH CAROLINA – According to the police officials, the mom and dad, later identified as ApriI and James, were taken into custody last month and later charged with multiple charges, including human trafficking after they reportedly ‘sold’ their 14-year-old child to a 67-year-old man. During…
UH-60 Blackhawk medical flight crew from the Tennessee National Guard rescued a hiker suffering from a severe illness in a remote part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Chattanooga, TN – Just before 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency received a distress call regarding a hiker in urgent need of medical assistance. The hiker was situated at Icewater Spring, over 5,000 feet above sea level….
Man, who was highly intoxicated, left 7-year-old grandchild with homeIess woman because she seemed trustworthy so he could go and get a drink
Sacramento, CA – According to the police officials, the 54-year-old granddad, later identified as Jason, was arrested and later charged with multiple charges, including child endangerment following an incident earlier this month. Police officials said the 54-year-old suspect, who was reportedly drunk, allegedly left his…
The Spring 2024 Community Police Academy graduated last week, police officials say
Chattanooga, TN – Last week marked the graduation of the Spring 2024 Community Police Academy, a nine-week program offering participants an immersive experience into the operations of the Chattanooga Police Department. Throughout the academy, attendees delved into various aspects of police work, from engaging with…
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is facilitating a mobile household hazardous waste collection service in Madison, Stewart, and Van Buren counties on Saturday, May 18, 2024
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, residents are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste, which may include items such as cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals, and more. It’s important to note that individuals do not need…
The Chattanooga Police Department is pleased to announce the publication of its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing remarkable progress in crime reduction and community safety
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the report reportedly illuminates the steadfast endeavors of the Chattanooga Police Department’s dedicated and proficient personnel, whose unwavering dedication has yielded a notable 12% decrease in overall crime from 2022 to 2023. This achievement underscores the department’s…
Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions unveiled that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in the state stands at 12.50 percent per annum
Chattanooga, TN – According to Greg Gonzales, this rate is determined by adding a ceiling of 4 percent to the weekly average prime loan rate, which currently sits at 8.50 percent as per the Federal Reserve’s publication on May 13, 2024. Commissioner Gonzales emphasized that…