The Chattanooga Fire Department is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association to promote the 2024 Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this annual campaign, sponsored by the NFPA for over a century, aims to educate the public on the critical role of functioning smoke alarms in saving lives. NFPA statistics show that smoke alarms reduce the risk of…
TDOT is reaching out to property owners along state routes affected by recent flooding to request right-of-way access during the rebuilding process
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Tennessee Department of Transportation assures residents in East Tennessee that this is not a scam and that the forms they may have received are legitimate. The department is seeking temporary right-of-entry access to repair and reconstruct state…
Man forced his way into the home of a woman he had a relationship with for two weeks, only for him to break down the bathroom door when she locked herself in and started punching the woman, causing her injuries that required stitches; charged
Jacksonville, FL – According to the police officials, the 29-year-old man, later identified as Cristopher, was arrested and is now facing a slew of charges, including domestic vioIence, assauIt, battery, burgIary and kldnapping after he entered woman’s apartment, whom he had 2 week relationship, only…
Mother watched and did nothing to protect her child as her partner kept hitting and kicking her son even when he was no longer moving, then covered his lifeless body with a bIanket and moved to another home; convicted
Houston, TX – According to the court documents, the 38-year-old parent, later identified as GIoria, was convicted of causing serious bodily injury by commission in connection with her child’s death three years ago. Prosecutors claim the defendant now faces up to 55 years behind bars…
CPD arrested 26-year-old man in connection with the Fourth Avenue shooting which left a 30-year-old woman with non-life-threatening injuries
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, following the attack, multiple shell casings were recovered from the scene, and video evidence was collected. CPD’s Gun Team was assigned to the case, working to identify the suspect and gather information. After reviewing the video footage, investigators…
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has deployed Mobile American Job Centers to assist residents affected by the recent flooding in Northeast Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these centers have been set up at two Multi-Agency Resource Centers in Elizabethton and Jonesborough, established by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. The MAJCs offer displaced workers air-conditioned facilities with Wi-Fi and laptops to file for state…
The Chattanooga Police Department participated in the Future-Ready Kick-Off event at Brainerd High School, joining other first responders in support of local students
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this initiative, part of Hamilton County Schools’ Future Ready Institutes, aims to showcase a variety of career paths available to students through specialized programs. The Future Ready Institutes offer small learning communities where students can explore fields…
The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Community Development is inviting residents to attend a series of local fall festivals throughout October, to be hosted at various community centers across the city
Chattanooga, TN – According to the city officials, these festivals aim to bring the community together by offering a variety of activities and entertainment, all free of charge. Each festival will feature a unique blend of local organizations, offering valuable resources for attendees. Local vendors…
Man got into a heated dispute with his friend while discussing the next step of their recovery efforts when he started beating the victim for six hours and ultimately killed him with a knife, then asked a maintenance worker to help clean up the house
New York City, NY – According to the police officials, the 43-year-old man, later identified as Jeremy, was arrested and is now facing multiple charges, including second-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence after he reportedly killed his friend over the weekend. The fatal incident…
Woman refused to help her disabIed family member, aware of her fall, resulting in the partially paraIyzed woman lying on the floor for a week because her mother demanded she get up on her own
Indianapolis, IN – According to the police officials, the 75-year-old parent, later identified as Rosie, was arrested and later charged with negIect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury and lntimidation after she refused to help her disabIed daughter after the paraIyzed woman well from her…