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Family Says Goodbye To Salt and Pepper Lady
Family members and friends said goodbye Wednesday to Sparta’s Ms. Ernestine McPeak Boyd, a 60-year collector of salt and pepper shakers. The 97-year old accumulated an estimated 14,000 shaker sets. Boyd’s daughter Gail Blankenship said she never really knew where her mother’s interest originated. But a speaker at her mother’s funeral got her thinking.
Texas leads 16 states in lawsuit targeting Biden immigration program
Sixteen Republican attorneys general sued the Biden administration on Friday over a program that grants an easier path to citizenship to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. Why it matters: Led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the lawsuit alleges the program, which grants permanent residency, is unconstitutional and "rewards illegal immigration."
Memphis man charged with threatening Kamala Harris, Biden, Obama
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A Memphis man is being charged with making death threats against President Joseph Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Barack Obama, according to the Department of Justice. Kyl Alton Hall, 37, is charged with two counts of threats to a sitting president and vice president and one count of a […]
TDOT: Construction On I-24 And I-75 To Prompt Ramp Closures
Drivers traveling on I-24 Westbound and I-75 North in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic. Beginning Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 9:00 pm ET and continuing until 6:00 am ET on Monday, August 26, 2024, TDOT contract crews will close the Exit 184 ramp from I-24 Westbound to South Moore Road as part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange.
Chattanooga residents facing higher energy bills with new TVA rate hike: Is it necessary?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The average household in Chattanooga can expect to pay more for their power starting in October. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board has approved a more than 5 percent base rate increase. And some argue this increase is not necessary. This is the second rate hike...
Brillare Beauty Institute offers new elective classes for hair and lash extensions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Have you ever wanted to learn how to do hair extensions and lash extensions?. Now you can take an elective class at Brillare Beauty Institute!. Natalie Holder and Daphne Merrell were on the show today talking about their electives and how they are having an open house with free mini services!
CFD crews responded to workplace accident at the intersection of Corporate Drive SW and Industrial Drive SW in Cleveland, 1 person dead
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, a tragic workplace accident unfolded in Cleveland on August 22, 2024, when a construction worker was buried in a trench at the intersection of Corporate Drive SW and Industrial Drive SW. First responders from the Cleveland Police Department, Cleveland Fire Department, Bradley...
29-year-old man arrested, charged with criminal homicide after killing his girlfriend on Crestway Drive
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the case reportedly began on August 19, 2024, when police were alerted to a possible missing person in the 300 block of Crestway Drive. A witness reported that 33-year-old Brooke Killings had been murdered, leading officers to request help from the...
Over 100 Rabbits Rescued From Overwhelmed Caregiver’s Home In Tennessee
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) assisted the McKamey Animal Center in the rescue of over 100 rabbits from a residence in Chattanooga, Tennessee, after an overwhelmed caregiver asked for help. HSUS and the McKamey Animal Center arrived at the property around 8 a.m. on August 20th to...
Lawsuit filed against RealPage says it illegally decreases pricing competition, hurts consumers
The Justice Department and eight attorneys general filed a lawsuit against real estate software giant RealPage Inc. for attempting to illegally decrease pricing competition between landlords and deprive renters the benef
Overall improvement in employment across Tennessee, according to a report from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the July employment report from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development indicates an overall improvement in employment across the state. Out of 95 counties, 77 reported a decrease in unemployment rates from June, eight maintained the same rate, and...
Tennessee Valley Schools game-day policies for football season
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — High school football season is starting, and attendance rules vary. Here’s a breakdown of game-day policies for several school districts across the Tennessee Valley:. Madison County Schools:. Elementary and Middle School Students: Must be accompanied by an adult who remains at the game. Unaccompanied students...
Former Tennessee officer accused in Tyre Nichols' death to change plea ahead of trial
A former Tennessee police officer charged in last year's fatal beating of Tyre Nichols intends to change his not guilty plea. Emmitt Martin is scheduled to appear in federal court Friday. Martin is
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