A Chattanooga fire captain helped a victim in a Rutherford County interstate shooting
Chattanooga, TN – His name is Captain Brad Petty and he was traveling with his family from his son’s wrestling tournament when they saw a car swerve off to the side of Interstate 24. They saw a man waving for someone to stop and help. Captain Petty…
Chattanooga Police Department confirms one man was shot at 4600-4698 Rogers Road
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this incident happened at 4600-4698 Rogers Road. It occurred approximately at 6:00 Sunday evening. Chattanooga Police Department says the man has non life-threatening injuries. The identities of the victim and suspects have not been released yet. This…
CPD confirms two teenage boys were shot at North Orchard Knob Ave.
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police report, this unfortunate incident occurred around 6:50 Saturday evening. The 17 and 18-year-old victims told the officers they were standing in a field when they heard gun shots. They then realized they had both been hit. One of…
The first case in Tennessee was reported on March 5, 2020
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the patient was a man from Williamson County who had traveled out of the state. In one year, Tennessee has recorded 779,449 total cases of COVID-19 and 11,501 deaths. Tennessee’s seven-day new cases average is currently 1,216 additional…
One person in Tennessee has now tested positive for the South African COVID-19 variant
TENNESSEE – According to the statement, one case of the B.1.351 variant strain of the coronavirus, more commonly known as the South African variant, has been confirmed in Tennessee. The department has not publicly identified the county where the patient with the confirmed case of the…
At least one person is injured after a wreck at the Amnicola Highway off ramp near Highway 153
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred Saturday morning. The wreck involved a motorcycle. The traffic has been stopped, until the wreck scene is cleared. This story will be updated when new information is available.
A bill in Tennessee would make obstructing a highway a felony and it will grant immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill someone blocking a highway
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, that would include protesters who illegally block roadways. Under HB 513, if a driver “who is exercising due care” unintentionally injures or kills someone blocking a highway, the driver would be immune from prosecution for the injury or…
The Tennessee Department of Health 1,445 new COVID-19 cases
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, there are currently 13,886 active COVID-19 cases in the state. Unfortunately, the Tennessee Department of Health also reported 33 additional deaths as well, bringing the state up to 11,534 total deaths. The state reported 821 people are currently…
A 14-year-old male was shot during an altercation with an unidentified suspect.
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police report, Chattanooga Police Department officers responded to a shooting call at the 3200 block of Through Street near the Eastdale neighborhood. This unfortunate incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. Thursday night. When the officers arrived on scene, they found…
A person was severely injured in a shooting near Alton Park
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police report, this unfortunate incident happened around 5 p.m. Friday afternoon on the 700 block of East 48th Street. According to the police officials, the victim’s injuries were life threatening. The man has been transported to the hospital. If…