Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady in September at 3.6%, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The release of September’s data was delayed because of the impact to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics during the federal government shutdown. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from the …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a Tennessee waiver that will allow the state to prohibit some sugary beverages and snacks from being purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning in 2026. The waiver is part of a broader federal effort to “Make America Healthy Again,” which allows six states — including …
Tennessee is preparing to execute Harold Nichols on Thursday for the 1990 rape and murder of 20-year-old Chattanooga State student Karen Pulley. Investigators later linked Nichols to additional rapes, which he admitted. As the execution nears, an anti–death penalty group called March4Mercy is urging Governor Bill Lee to pray with Nichols before the lethal injection …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office needs assistance with locating a missing person. 61-year-old Terry Alan Zeallear was last seen on October 15th in Grundy County and has not been seen or heard from since. If you know of Terry’s whereabouts, please contact Chief Brown at 931-313-1188 or Detective McGinness at 931-383-0770.
For the second consecutive year the Marion County Warriors competed for the Class 2A TSSAA state football championship in Chattanooga. They took on Huntington Mustangs. Huntington took a 13-0 lead at halftime and held on for a 20-7 state championship win on Saturday at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, TN. After losing several key players from …
On Friday afternoon in Chattanooga, TN the South Pittsburg Pirates rolled to their 8th state football championship. The Pirates defeated the McKenzie Rebels 42-14. Ja’Mychal Buckner had a huge day with 204 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns. He was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. QB Caden Jones was 5-8 passing with 157 yards and …
A wrong-way collision during a police pursuit on southbound I-75 in Whitfield County resulted in three fatalities, as reported by the sheriff’s office. The incident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. Thursday near mile marker 336, when a deputy initiated a traffic stop for a speeding vehicle. The driver entered the northbound lanes, traveling against traffic, …
The South Pittsburg Pirates (13-1) will battle McKenzie (13-1) at 2 p.m. on Friday at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium on Friday for the Class 1A state championship. Marion County (13-1) will face Huntingdon (13-1) for the 2A title at 2 p.m. CT this Saturday at Finley. Tickets to the BlueCross Bowl state championship games are available …
The owner of a Chattanooga towing company faces charges for allegedly running a criminal operation across Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky. Police state that Benjamin Duvall, owner of Choo Choo Towing, sold vehicles he did not own. Reports began after cars vanished from driveways and parking lots, later appearing for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Detectives say …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol advises motorists to ensure they are adequately prepared prior to traveling in winter conditions. Assembling a comprehensive Winter Travel Kit is essential for safety in the event of an emergency. Recommended items include a first aid kit, blankets, non-perishable snacks, bottled water, and a mobile phone charger. In case of an …
