TDOE gears up for official launch of the Education Freedom Scholarship Program by releasing detailed Step-By-Step Guide to help families navigate the application process
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Education is gearing up for the official launch of the Education Freedom Scholarship Program by releasing a detailed Step-By-Step Guide to help families navigate the application process. Starting Thursday, May 15, families across all 95 Tennessee counties will have…
CPD congratulates 2025-1 graduates of the Community Police Academy
Chattanooga, TN – Thirteen community members recently graduated from the Chattanooga Police Department’s Community Police Academy, completing a comprehensive nine-week program designed to give participants an in-depth look at police work. The program, led by Sgt. Craw, involved weekly sessions where attendees learned about various…
CPD officers complete 800-mile journey in Law Enforcement United’s Road to Hope to honor fallen officers
Chattanooga, TN – The cyclists and support teams participating in the Law Enforcement United Inc. Road to Hope event recently completed their grueling 800-mile journey, riding in honor of fallen officers across the country. The team arrived in Washington, D.C., where they paid tribute at…
Parents believed their chiId, 12, was attending an after-schooI program while the boy was indcently assauIted by his eIementary schooI educator in her cIassroom over a several-month long period: DA
California – A California woman, 36-year-old JaqueIine, was ordered to spend the next three decades to life behind bars for se-ually abusing two of her eIementary schooI students. The woman previously taught 5th and 6th graders at an Elementary School in California. She pleaded guilty earlier…
Chattanooga Police Department joins Law Enforcement Week 2025 to honor fallen officers during the Road to Hope ride
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is participating in Law Enforcement Week 2025 by taking part in the annual Law Enforcement United Inc. Road to Hope ride. While officers and survivors have already been cycling for a full week, today officially marks the start…
Tennessee Attorney General warns residents to beware of post-earthquake scams targeting vulnerable citizens
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued a warning to Knoxville-area residents to be on guard against scammers taking advantage of the recent May 10, 2025 earthquake. “Unscrupulous scammers find every opportunity to target vulnerable citizens, particularly the elderly,” said Attorney General Skrmetti. “If…
Chattanooga Fire Department and Hamilton County partner for training exercises, controlled burns
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department and the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management are teaming up this week to conduct training exercises designed to improve emergency response readiness. From May 13 through May 16, 2025, the agencies will be conducting controlled burns off…
55-year-old man dies after being hit by vehicle while biking at Oakhill Road and Sterchi Drive intersection
Chattanooga, TN – A 55-year-old man died Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Chattanooga, police said. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Oakhill Road and Sterchi Drive at approximately 7:17 a.m….
Community leaders experience a day in the life of a firefighter at Fire Ops 101
Chattanooga, TN – A group of Chattanooga city leaders, healthcare professionals, and community members got a firsthand look at the challenging and often dangerous work of firefighters during the annual Fire Ops 101 event held Saturday. The immersive program, hosted by the Chattanooga Fire Fighters…
Public asked to help guide future of David Crockett Birthplace State Park after hurricane damage
Tennessee – Tennessee State Parks officials are calling on the public to help guide the future of David Crockett Birthplace State Park in Greene County, which has remained closed since Hurricane Helene ravaged the area last September. The park, which holds deep historical significance as…