Xavier Harris

Chattanooga

Weekend Today Anchor and Reporter at WRCB-TV (Chattanooga, TN)

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Articles

Chatt Prep admin look forward to "rebuilding credibility" after avoiding charter revocation

6 days ago | local3news.com | Xavier Harris

Chattanooga Prep, a school facing scrutiny over compliance violations will remain open, but with conditions. Chattanooga Preparatory School, an all-boys charter serving students in grades 6 through 12, has been placed on probation following a joint decision by Hamilton County Schools and the Tennessee Department of Education. The move comes after a series of investigations into the school’s hiring practices and internal operations.
Chattanooga Prep Charter School avoids revocation, schools new administration reacts

1 week ago | local3news.com | Xavier Harris

Chattanooga Prep, a school facing scrutiny over compliance violations will remain open, but with conditions. Chattanooga Preparatory School, an all-boys charter serving students in grades 6 through 11, has been placed on probation following a joint decision by Hamilton County Schools and the Tennessee Department of Education. The move comes after a series of investigations into the school’s hiring practices and internal operations.
TBI program helps protect Tennessee children exposed to drug-related trauma

1 week ago | local3news.com | Xavier Harris

As the nation continues to battle the opioid epidemic, a growing crisis is unfolding in the shadows—impacting the most vulnerable: children. Children living in homes affected by substance abuse are often left to navigate trauma alone. In response, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is working to protect these children through its statewide “Handle With Care” program.
UPDATE: Teen charged after Cleveland woman shot by paintball gun while driving

1 week ago | local3news.com | Xavier Harris

UPDATE: A Meigs Co. teen has been taken into custody after a woman was shot by a paintball gun while driving in Bradley County on April 5. The victim exclusively spoke to Local 3 News in the days after the incident, hopeful that the individuals responsible would be held accountable. The Bradley County Sheriff's Office says deputies made contact with the victim after the incident where they observed paint on the woman's chest, inside her car, and on the car's exterior.
UPDATE: Teen charged after Cleveland woman shot by paintball gun whole driving

1 week ago | local3news.com | Xavier Harris

UPDATE: A Meigs Co. teen has been taken into custody after a woman was shot by a paintball gun while driving in Bradley County on April 5. The victim exclusively spoke to Local 3 News in the days after the incident, hopeful that the individuals responsible would be held accountable. The Bradley County Sheriff's Office says deputies made contact with the victim after the incident where they observed paint on the woman's chest, inside her car, and on the car's exterior.
Blind Chattanooga business owner speaks out against proposed Tennessee bill

1 week ago | local3news.com | Xavier Harris

A Chattanooga business owner is raising concerns about a proposed bill in the Tennessee legislature that he believes could put his livelihood — and the jobs of hundreds of others — in jeopardy. Rick Williams, who is visually impaired, runs Tri County Vending, a company that supplies commissary items to local jails. For the past eight years, Williams has worked to build a business that not only supports him, but also provides opportunities for others in the blind and visually impaired community.
Nonprofit calls on Hamilton Co. for funding to support domestic violence, sexual assault survivors

1 week ago | local3news.com | Xavier Harris

A Chattanooga nonprofit is sounding the alarm as it faces increasing demand for life-saving services aimed at survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Partnership for Families, Children and Adults (Partnership FCA) is asking the Hamilton County Commission for $330,000 in funding to sustain and expand its victim support programs. This would be the third consecutive year the county has contributed to the nonprofit’s operations.
Whitfield County homeowners shocked by massive property value spikes

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Xavier Harris

Homeowners across Whitfield County are expressing frustration after receiving property tax assessment notices showing sharp increases in value—some exceeding 40%. The unexpected jump in assessments has led to widespread concern and confusion, with many residents taking to social media to share their experiences. One homeowner reported a $100,000 increase in assessed value. Another claimed their property was now valued at $2 million.
ONLY ON 3: Cleveland woman shot with paintball gun while driving demands answers

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Xavier Harris

A Cleveland woman is speaking out after she was shot with a paintball gun while driving on a local highway, leaving her injured and her car damaged. Bionca Ross recounted the frightening moment from Saturday, April 5, during an exclusive interview with Local 3 News. Ross is now calling for justice and has vowed to hold the individuals responsible accountable. Ross was driving when she was struck in the chest by what she initially believed was a bullet.
Lawsuit alleges dozens of women secretly recorded at Chattanooga Massage Envy

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Xavier Harris

A Hamilton County woman has filed a lawsuit against Massage Envy Hamilton Place, its franchise owner, and a massage therapist, claiming she was secretly recorded during a session — and that dozens of other women may have been, too. Cieera Davenport, the plaintiff, says she was contacted by Chattanooga Police after a still image of her, taken without her knowledge, was discovered on a device connected to Kenneth Spears, a massage therapist who had treated her at the spa on May 31, 2023.