Chattanooga firefighter educates Hardy Elementary students on fire safety and leadership
Chattanooga, TN – Senior Firefighter Allen Green, the Chattanooga Fire Department’s Fire & Life Safety Educator, led an educational session at Station 4 on Sunday for students in the Hardy Elementary Leaders and Scholars Program. The session focused on fire safety and prevention while also…
Chattanooga homicide investigator honored for victim support in investigations
Chattanooga, TN – Homicide Investigator Marina Wilkerson of the Chattanooga Police Department has been recognized with the Victim Support in Investigations award at the CPD Annual Awards Ceremony. The award is given each year to an investigator who demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting crime…
Family demands justice after their child was humiIiated in front of her cIassmates when a schooI empIoyee made the student ttape her own mouth, even telling the educator not to take it off because the child has a hard time being quiet
California – The family of 11-year-old California girl is calling for justice after their child was allegedly forced to ducct tape her own mouth by a security guard at BIair MiddIe SchooI. The 6th-grade student, Noemy, was reportedly punished for talking too much during lunch…
Father arrived drunk at school to pick up his child before grabbing firearms from a storage unit and placing them in the girl’s purse, only to retrieve them when they arrived home and shoot her mother to death; charged
Florida – Last week, authorities in Florida took 41-year-old Lammar into custody on charges of first-degree premeditated murder in connection with the death of his 42-year-old partner Takeesha. The arrest followed a domestic incident at their residence in Florida. According to the arrest affidavit, deputies…
Man laughed at police when questioned about his statements, telling someone he knew that ‘he had to get rid of his girIfriend and mentioning that he needed more briicks and rope’ days after killing the woman; charged
Wisconsin – A Wisconsin man has been formally charged with first-degree intentional homicide, with a domestic violence modifier, in connection with the death of his girIfriend. The charges were filed by District Attorney’s Office last week, nearly six months after the woman’s body was discovered.…
Tennessee Attorney General alerts 23andMe customers about privacy rights amid bankruptcy filing
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has issued a warning to customers of genetic testing company 23andMe, urging them to take steps to protect their personal data and privacy following the company’s recent bankruptcy filing. 23andMe, a popular genetic testing service, has filed for…
CPD officer connects with students during career day at Big Ridge Elementary
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Officer Casavant had the opportunity to engage with young students during a career day event at Big Ridge Elementary on the morning of March 28, 2025. Officer Casavant shared insights into the responsibilities of a police officer, offering a hands-on…
Chattanooga Fire Department partners with Blood Assurance for life-saving blood drive
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department has partnered with Blood Assurance to host a crucial blood drive on Monday, March 31, 2025. The event aims to address a growing concern in the community, as several critical blood types are running low, putting local hospitals…
Chattanooga Fire Department unveils new training tower to enhance firefighter preparedness
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department, in partnership with the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management, celebrated the grand opening of a state-of-the-art fire training tower on March 26, 2025. The new facility, located off Amnicola Highway, marks a major step forward in ensuring…
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Hamilton County due to elevated pollution levels
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Hamilton County on March 28, 2025. The alert signifies that air pollution levels may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including individuals with lung diseases such as…