Chattanooga Fire Department responds to overnight house fire
Chattanooga, TN – The cause of an overnight house fire is under investigation in Chattanooga. At 1:19 AM on December 7, 2024, Green Shift companies were dispatched to a home in the 2000 block of N Concord Road. Firefighters found fire in the back corner of…
Chattanooga Fire Department helps collect 2,442 coats and $38,702 during Coats for Kids Drive
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the 2024 Coats for Kids Drive took place yesterday, December 5, at Hamilton Place Mall, where the Chattanooga Fire Department, along with other public safety agencies, helped the Forgotten Child Fund collect donations. The drive, which was held…
Tennessee Department of Correction announces rapid hiring event at the Knoxville Day Reporting Center on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the Tennessee Department of Correction announced a rapid hiring event at the Knoxville Day Reporting Center on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7. The event is aimed at individuals interested in pursuing careers as correctional officers or correctional…
CFD reminds residents its firefighters are always prepared to respond, even when spotted at stores or restaurants
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department reminded residents that its firefighters are always prepared to respond to emergencies, even when spotted at stores or restaurants while on duty. During their 24-hour shifts, firefighters are not confined to their stations but are encouraged by the…
Chattanooga Police Department launches fallen officers tribute page
Chattanooga, TN – Per reports, the Chattanooga Police Department announced the launch of its Fallen Officers webpage, a dedicated tribute to officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This digital memorial aims to honor the bravery and sacrifice of these individuals…
Newborn suffered bruising to both eyes, swelling and scratch to the face after mother hit her one day before leaving the baby alone in the backseat of her vehicle while she went to work; mother charged
Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA – The 21-year-old North Carolina mother, Nikkita, was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including intentional child abuse resulting in serious physical injury after the last week’s incident left her 1-month-old child seriously injured. Authorities say the baby suffered…
Tennessee State Parks installs adult-sized changing tables at four more parks, bringing total to 10
Chattanooga, TN – Tennessee State Parks announces installation of adult-sized changing tables at four additional parks, bringing the total number of parks with these tables to 10. The announcement was made on International Persons with Disabilities Day. The newly added parks with adult-sized changing tables…
City of Chattanooga Land Development Office announces changes to inspection process
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Land Development Office has announced updates to its inspection process to improve efficiency and better align with applicants’ schedules. Key changes include: Updated Inspection Scheduling: A more flexible system allows applicants to choose inspection dates and times that work best…
Tennessee sets maximum effective interest rate for home loans at 8.43% for January 2025
Chattanooga, TN – The Federal National Mortgage Association has discontinued its free market auction system for commitments to purchase conventional home mortgages. Consequently, the Commissioner of Financial Institutions has announced that the maximum effective annual interest rate for home loans, as set by the General Assembly…
Woman praised her partner for supporting her during her darkest moments only to be fatally shot by the man, who was drunk and began throwing things in their home, before shooting both his spouse and their daughter, seriously injuring the younger woman
Indianapolis, IN – A 46-year-old Indiana man, who was intoxicated and was throwing things inside the family home, pulled out a gun and shot two of his close family members before turning the weapon on him and taking his own life. The fatal incident occurred…