Baby was left alone inside vehicIe with the engine off and the windows only partially open for a substantial amount of time only for the mom to go inside a building at the fairgrounds and participate in riding event
Omaha, NE – According to the police officials, the 40-year-old mom from Nebraska, later identified as Ciara, was arrested and later charged with child abuse after she reportedly left he baby in her pickup truck while the temperatures outside were above 90 °F. During the…
The Clarksville Police Department hosted a promotion ceremony at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, honoring numerous officers for their promotions and accomplishments within the department
Clarksville, TN – According to the police officials, the following officers were promoted to Sergeant, effective immediately: Field Training Officer Sven Szczerbiak, Agent Matthew Ferrell, Officer Daniel Binkley, and Field Training Officer Gannon Gray. Sgt. Szczerbiak joined CPD in March 2008, Sgt. Ferrell in December…
CPD responded to minor injury crash on 101st Airborne Division Parkway near Whitfield Road
Clarksville, TN – According to the police officials, CPD officers responded to a minor injury crash that took place at approximately 4:13 p.m. on the 101st Airborne Division Parkway near Whitfield Road. Shortly after the crash, only one lane remained open in each direction, and…
The Cleveland Police Department celebrated National Dog Day with a special tribute to their K9 officers
Cleveland, TN – According to the statement, in a gesture of appreciation, the department honored K9 Max (handled by SRO Harris), K9 Gizmo (with MPO Malone), K9 Uka (paired with Officer Doss), and K9 Ebby (under Officer Cabrera). As part of the celebration, the public…
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission announced the receipt of a $35 million GEAR UP grant from the U.S. Department of Education
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the seven-year grant, which will run from September 2024 through September 2031, is aimed at enhancing college readiness and success for students in Tennessee, particularly those from underserved and at-risk communities. Administered by THEC, the GEAR UP…
Public access to Franklin State Forest in Franklin and Marion Counties reopened today, following a temporary closure prompted by vandalism and theft of state-owned equipment
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the closure had been initiated to support an ongoing investigation into significant vandalism and theft involving state-owned equipment. Between July 10-14, 2024, five Tennessee Division of Forestry (TDF) bulldozers, along with a transport truck and trailer, were…
Access to Martha Sundquist State Forest in Cocke County will be temporarily modified as part of a bridge replacement project along Gulf Road
Chattanooga, TN – According to the TDA officials, this project, which aims to replace existing wooden bridges with more durable structures to support forest management, will be carried out in three phases. Phase one is set to begin on August 26, focusing on Bridge 2. During…
CPD announced that members of the Community Police Academy will have the opportunity to try out their high-tech driving simulator as part of the academy’s immersive experience
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, members of the Community Police Academy will have the opportunity to try out their high-tech driving simulator as part of the academy’s immersive experience. The fall session of the academy is set to begin on September 5th…
The Chattanooga Police Department was grateful to participate in the Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church’s Back-to-School event
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the Chattanooga Police Department was grateful to participate in the Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church’s Back-to-School event. The evening was filled with inspiration and community spirit as Interim Chief Harry Sommers joined city officials, county leaders, and…
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s operational budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will commence in July 2025
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the decision was made during the Commission’s August meeting, held at the Tennessee Farm Bureau headquarters for the first time since May 2000. In addition to approving the budget, the Commission received an overview of a newly…