TDOT to close I-24 west entrance ramp at Germantown Road for eight weeks beginning July 8
Chattanooga, TN – Hamilton County drivers should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions on I-24 West starting at midnight on July 8, 2025. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that contract crews will close the I-24 West entrance ramp from Germantown Road (Exit 183) for…
Tennessee launches first Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Hub in partnership with Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has teamed up with Lipscomb University in Nashville to establish the state’s first Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Hub, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing workforce shortages in early childhood education. The program offers…
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security opens 2025-2026 grant to fund security personnel at houses of worship
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced the opening of the 2025-2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant, aimed at helping eligible 501(c)(3) organizations—including churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques—hire contract security personnel. “Houses of worship, by their nature, are easily accessible…
4-year-old died after the chiId was returned to his parent, who Iost parentaI rights years before when he crushed the boy’s skuII with his bare hands, only for the dad to cause injuries that were infIicted intentionaIIy: DA
Missouri – A Missouri man, 27-year-old BIake, was ordered to spend the next twenty four years behind bars after pleading guilty to endangering the weIfare of a chiId resuIting in death. This conviction stems from the tragic death of his chikd, Zadian. The 4-year-old succumbed to…
Father pIaced Iit cigaretes on his 1-year-old baby’s back while the child’s mom is in jaiI, before he became enraged when his older child feII asIeep on the sofa and strangIed him until he became unresponsive: police
Michigan – A Michigan man was taken into custody earlier this week and charged with second‑ and fourth‑degree chiId abuse after his child, 9, escaped their family home in Michigan, to seek help. The defendant, later identified as 38-year-old C. DiequeII, stands accused of vioIentIy…
Chattanooga Police Department hosts free kickball game for local teens
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Police Activities League is inviting local youth aged 12 to 17 to participate in a free kickball game on July 23 at Finley Stadium. The event promises a fun and competitive environment, with CPD officers joining the game as…
Hamilton County sheriff’s marine patrol patrolled waterways to ensure safety over July 4th weekend
Chattanooga, TN – During the recent July 4th holiday weekend, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Team actively patrolled local waterways to promote safety and prevent accidents. Sheriff Austin Garrett and Marine Patrol Deputies encouraged residents and visitors to be respectful, patient, and make…
Chattanooga officers assist in challenging recovery effort along downtown riverfront
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Officers Boggess and Casavant responded to an unusual call this week after a phone fell into a narrow crevice near the riverfront, ultimately landing in an area that connected directly to the Tennessee River. Recognizing the limited access and environmental…
Radnor Lake State Park closes pedestrian access on west trails during road repairs
Tennessee – Radnor Lake State Park has temporarily closed pedestrian access to the South Lake and South Cove trails on the west end of the park as part of an ongoing repair project on Otter Creek Road. The closure is a safety precaution following recent…
DisabIed chiId died after his mom’s husband, known for discipIining her chiIdren with a metaI spatuIa, was Ieft aIone with the 4-year-old, who was heard screaming just before he was drwned in scaIding water: DA
Montana – A 40-year-old man, Christopher, was ordered to spend the next eighty years in a Montana state prison after being convicted earlier this year of deliberately kiIIing his spouse’s 4‑year‑old child, Jasyn, several years ago. Judge CoIIette handed down the sentence on Wednesday, following…