Chattanooga Fire Department firefighter honored for years of community service
Chattanooga, TN – Senior Firefighter Mark Coffman of the Chattanooga Fire Department was recognized during a recent city council meeting for his outstanding dedication to community service. Coffman, who serves on Ladder 5 Blue Shift, received the Distinguished Citizen Medal from the Daughters of the…
Tennessee National Guard supports recovery efforts after severe storms and tornadoes
Tennessee – Soldiers from Trenton’s 230th Engineer Battalion are actively supporting state, county, and local emergency responders in the aftermath of severe storms and tornadoes that recently swept through West and Middle Tennessee. The storms caused widespread flooding and property damage, prompting a coordinated emergency response…
Chattanooga Police Department escorts WWII veteran home 80 years after death in Germany
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic Unit, in coordination with local partner agencies, honored the life and legacy of World War II veteran Sergeant Sanford G. Roy with a solemn escort back to his hometown nearly 80 years after his death. Sergeant Roy,…
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy students join police crime scene unit for hands-on lesson in forensic science and blood detection techniques
Chattanooga, TN – Students from the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy got a firsthand look at the science behind crime scene investigations during a recent educational session with the Chattanooga Police Department’s Crime Scene Unit. The demonstration focused on how investigators detect blood evidence, even when…
Firefighters prevent major damage in early morning blaze on Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters responded swiftly to an early morning fire on Sunday that destroyed a garage but spared the attached residence from significant damage. At approximately 3:38 a.m. on April 6, emergency crews were dispatched to the 6300 block of Bonny Oaks Drive following…
Tennessee Human Rights Commission commemorates Fair Housing Month with summit honoring the legacy of the Fair Housing Act and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tennessee – The Tennessee Human Rights Commission is recognizing April as Fair Housing Month, joining national fair housing organizations, advocates, and communities across the country in celebrating the protections granted under the Fair Housing Act. The annual observance marks the passage of Title VIII of…
The Chattanooga Police Department’s Homeless Engagement Team partners with local veterinarian to provide free care for pets of unhoused residents
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Homeless Engagement Team has partnered with Dr. Shannon Dawkins of Compassion Copper Canyon to offer free veterinary services to pets belonging to the city’s unhoused population. The initiative aims to improve animal welfare and address public health by reducing…
Woman knowingly left her child, who had speciaI needs, unatended despite her knowledge of his medical conditions and made choices that were practically certain to cause his death, which was preventable; sentenced
Colorado – In a recent court ruling in Colorado, a woman was sentenced to life in prison for the tragic death of her child, EzekieI, 2, who had speciaI needs. The sentencing follows a comprehensive investigation that revealed a pattern of abuse and neglect leading…