The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Cyber Alert on Tuesday after receiving an uptick in sextortion scams. The scammer threatens to send compromising footage and pictures to loved ones unless you send them money through Bitcoin. TBI says the scam is very convincing because the email can include personal details, such as your full …
On Thursday, November 7th, the famous Niña & Pinta ships will dock at Goose Pond Colony Resort, 417 Ed Hembree Dr, Scottsboro, AL, 35769! These incredible ships will be open to the public every day through Tuesday, November 12th. The Niña, built entirely by hand without the use of power tools, has been called “the …
We have an update on a lawsuit against the Town of Jasper and two police officers. In August 2023, we brought you a story about Jasper Police making a traffic stop and arresting 52-year-old Samuel Hrynecwicz from Dunlap. He alleges 11 rights violations occurred during this incident in the lawsuit filed last month. The Town …
Another day, another issue at a Hamilton County School. On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 10 A.M., Administrative staff at East Hamilton Middle School received a tip that a student had brought a weapon with them to the campus. The school’s administration searched the student’s locker and found two backpacks. One backpack contained a …
Tennessee’s population is growing rapidly. Researchers expect at least eight million people to reside in the state by 2040. For example, from 2010 to 2020, about 400,000 people moved to Tennessee. That number has already increased in just the past three years—2020 to 2023. Three main factors are changing Tennessee’s population: births, deaths, and net migration. The data …
On Monday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department recognized Deputy Rusty Parker for his incredible bravery, dedication, and selflessness! Recently, Deputy Parker responded to a situation on Mt Olive Rd where three paragliders had landed off the bluff. One of them sustained significant injuries and required immediate medical assistance. Without hesitation, Deputy Parker set up his …
What is going on at Chattanooga area schools? There have been multiple students arrested over the past week. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, students at Red Bank High School, Brown Middle School, and Chattanooga Preparatory School were charged with making Mass Violence Threats against the school they attended. A firearm was recovered at …
More direct flights are planned at the airport in Chattanooga. Delta Air Lines has announced the addition of flights from Chattanooga to Detroit and Atlanta. With these new flight additions, Delta’s weekly departures to Atlanta will increase from 46 to 59. Delta’s weekly departure will increase from six to 13 by adding another Detroit flight. …
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements in the United States. In 1894, thirty U.S. states were already officially celebrating Labor Day. That year, Congress passed a bill recognizing the first Monday of September as Labor …
Marion County (2-0) powered past East Hamilton on Friday night at Bill Baxter Stadium, 35-0. Senior quarterback Tilton Pickett completed 11 of 13 passes for 202 yards and five touchdowns. Four of his TDs were caught by Sam Pickett (no relation), who finished with 200 yards of offense on nine touches. The South Pittsburg …
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