11-month child drowned in a bathtub while the mother went outside to “smoke a cigarette”, she was sentenced to 4 year in prison
According to the court documents, the mother pleaded guilty in the death of her 11-month old baby who drowned in a bathtub last year while she went outside to smoke a cigarette. The 34-year-old woman pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and child endangerment Thursday, Aug….
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2021 dove season
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the first segment of dove season opens on September 1. Officials have reported that landowners can earn up to $3,600 for providing a dove field for public hunting. Note that these fields must be available for a minimum…
The Metro Nashville Police Department has identified a man killed in a crash
TENNESSEE – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 12 p.m. Thursday. It happened at the intersection of Highway 70 and McCrory Lane. Toyota RAV4 attempted to turn left onto McCrory Lane, when it crashed into a Chevrolet Impala traveling north. The…
Another lawsuit was filed against the state of Tennessee over a law targeting transgender people
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Human Rights Campaign filed a federal suit against the state law that puts public schools and their districts at risk of legal action if they let transgender students or employees use multi-person bathrooms or locker rooms that…
The sales tax holiday will take place from Friday July 30th until Thursday August 5th
TENNESSEE – According to the state officials, clothing under $100, individual school items $100 or less and computers and tablets $1,500 or less will be tax-free. Our state is among 13 other states including Arkansas, Alabama, Missouri and Mississippi that imposes sales tax on grocery…
Gov. Lee encouraged residents to get vaccinated during a press conference on Thursday
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Governor Lee said that the most effective tool against COVID-19, including the Delta variant, is the vaccine. He also said that 63,000 vaccines were administered in Tennessee this week and this trend needs to continue. About 38% of Tennesseans…
The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration says that revenues for June were $1.9 billion
Chattanooga, TN – Officials say that that revenues for June were $1.9 billion. This is $372.3 million more than the budgeted monthly revenue estimate and $321.1 million more than June 2020, which represents a growth rate year-over-year of 20.9%. According to the statement, the revenues also…
The IRS will begin sending out its first monthly cash payments of the federal child tax credits this week
TENNESSEE – According to the officials, the payments are for families with children 17 and younger and are meant to help those struggling through the pandemic. The IRS and Treasury said it sent payments for almost 60 million children, totaling $15 billion. Officials say that…
The U.S. Department of Education just approved a plan to put hundreds of millions of dollars toward Tennessee schools
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the U.S. Department of Education announced that $830 million from the American Rescue Plan will go toward education. Officials say that these funds will be used to safely reopen schools, keep them safe and help give opportunities to…
Four districts in TN have announced that face coverings will be optional for students and staff
TENNESSEE – According to the statement, in Murfreesboro City Schools, Rutherford County Schools, Wilson County Schools and Metro Nashville Public Schools, masks will be optional. Officials say that the new health protocol is in compliance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidelines for…