Man who waited behind the fence in his yard before kiIIing a chiId whiIe the 11-year-old was pIaying a game with his reIative that invoIves pressing a doorbeII and running away, was charged
Texas – A Texas man was taken into custody and charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a chiId, JuIian, 11. The incident occurred on the night of Saturday when the child was playing a game with his friends where individuaIs ring a doorbeII…
Tennessee Department of Agriculture accepting applications for wildfire hazard mitigation grants
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is accepting applications for the Hazard Mitigation and Community Education Grant Program through Oct. 14, 2025. Communities that have developed, or are in the process of developing, a Community Wildfire Prevention Plan (CWPP) will…
CPD officers spent Labor Day weekend supporting community events
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department officers spent Labor Day weekend engaging with the community through a variety of events. Officers joined Volkswagen MiVets at a car show to help support homeless veterans, took part in a baking activity with Police Activities League kids to…
Hendersonville Police Department was honored with the 2025 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award during a ceremony
Tennessee – The Hendersonville Police Department was honored with the 2025 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award during a ceremony at Hendersonville City Hall on Aug. 29. The award is the highest recognition the Department of Defense presents to employers for their support of…
TWRA identifies individuals caught on camera at Reelfoot Lake spillway gate
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) confirmed that four individuals were identified after being caught on security cameras at the Reelfoot Lake spillway gate in Lake County on Aug. 24, 2025, at approximately 11 p.m. TWRA Col. Dale Grandstaff said the public’s assistance…
Chattanooga to host public meeting on housing and community development report
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Housing & Community Investment will host a public meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Avondale Community Center, located at 1305 Dodson Avenue. The meeting will provide information and…
Chattanooga Police Department participates in car show supporting homeless veterans
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department joined Volkswagen Chattanooga MilVets ERG for a car show this past weekend in support of homeless veterans. As part of the event, Sgt. Perez and MPO Burnette showcased a CPD motorcycle and the department’s command truck, which serves…
TDA seeks information after break-in at Lawrenceburg forestry office
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is asking the public for information leading to the identification of the person or people who broke into a Division of Forestry office in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, a…
Upper parking lot at Burgess Falls State Park closed for construction
Tennessee – Burgess Falls State Park officials announced that the upper parking lot will be closed while construction continues on a new visitor center and other park features. The lower parking lot will remain open, but trailers, RVs, and buses will not be allowed in…
CFD crews respond to overnight structure fire on 16th Avenue near the TN/GA line, family escapes safely
Chattanooga, TN – A Chattanooga family managed to safely escape their burning home early Sunday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department reported that crews were dispatched at 12:52 a.m. on August 31 to multiple reports of a residential structure fire in the 4800 block of 16th…