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3 weeks ago | local3news.com | Dallas Payeton

Darryl Roberts was found guilty of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon for the death of Chattanooga businessman Chris Wright. We are learning more on how the jury came up with those lesser charges. The second witness that the defense brought to the stand on Thursday was Natasha Yancy, a bartender at Jack Browns. Attorney Robin Flores, who does not have ties to the Darryl Roberts trial, believes that the jury was compromised.

4 weeks ago | local3news.com | Dallas Payeton

As the trial of the man accused of killing a Baylor School graduate continues, we are learning more about the events leading up to the victim’s death. Police say Chris Wright died after he was shot in the head by Darryl Roberts in September of 2023 on Market Street near Patten Towers. The second witness that the defense brought to the stand on Thursday was Natasha Yancy, a bartender at Jack Browns.

1 month ago | local3news.com | Dallas Payeton

The implementation date for REAL ID’s is Wednesday, May 7, and lines at the DMV are about a two hour wait in some areas. Across Tennessee and the US, people are rushing to get the REAL ID. However, although May 7 is the implementation date, it is not the deadline to get one. Charmaine McNeilly with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security said there is no need to panic. "After May 7, you can still get your REAL ID at any point. It is not a deadline.

1 month ago | local3news.com | Dallas Payeton

Parents who have kids with disabilities are hoping Tennessee legislators will approve funds to help build a park in Grundy County, giving their kids a place to play. In Grundy County, there is an area with lots of open land with dirt and tree limbs. In May of 2026, it is expected to be an inclusive park for kids with disabilities to give them the opportunity to play with kids who don't face the same challenges.

1 month ago | local3news.com | Dallas Payeton

The 90-day pause on tariffs has caused the stock market to jump after falling eight-trillion dollars’ worth in value. The S&P 500 surged 9.5%; on Wednesday, it made up half of what it lost since Trump's rose garden speech. The tariffs were paused for everyone-- except China. Chris Hopkins with Apogee Wealth Partners said this move is what caused stocks to rise. He said there is now more buying in the market with a decrease in selling.