TDHS announced that qualifying families living or working in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington counties affected by Hurricane Helene can receive one-time emergency cash assistance
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the program reportedly offers a one-time cash payment of $500 for households of up to two people, $750 for households of three to four people, and $1,000 for households of five or more. Households receiving Supplemental Nutrition…
Fire crews responded to structure fire on Rosebrook Drive following fire alarm, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – According to reports, fire crews responded to a residential fire in East Brainerd on Thursday night. Chattanooga Fire Department units were dispatched to the 1900 block of Rosebrook Drive, off Igou Gap Road, following a fire alarm. Upon arrival, firefighters found a…
CFD firefighters screened for esophageal precancer with EsoGuard DNA test as the department continues to prioritize the health and safety of its firefighters
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, the Chattanooga Fire Department continues to prioritize the health and safety of its firefighters, with a focus on cancer prevention due to the elevated risks faced in the fire service. In 2020, the department was reminded of these risks…
Man claims he ran away because he knew he was going to be in trouble and had a panic attack before waking up in a bean field after seriously injuring a woman with her own vehicIe; charged
Indianapolis, IN – According to the police officials, the 28-year-old man, later identified as Chanse, was arrested and later charged with multiple charges, including battery, theft and robbery after he stoIe a woman’s vehicle before running the owner with it. After his arrest, the 28-year-old man…
Woman pretended to help another get a job by telling her she had an opportunity, only to Iure the victim to her home where she shot her to death, then used a knife to remove the pregnant woman’s unborn baby from her body; sentenced
Kansas City, MO – According to the court documents, the 44-year-old defendant, later identified as Amberr, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after she pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including kidnapping resuIting in death and causing the death of a…
CFD personnel have returned home after assisting in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which left widespread devastation across Northeast Tennessee, particularly in Newport, Unicoi County, and Erwin
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Chattanooga Fire Department sent search and rescue teams, hazmat personnel, and incident management team members to support recovery efforts in these hard-hit areas over the past few weeks. Operations Chief Rick Boatwright played a key role in…
Parks and Outdoors officials conducted a live burn at Jack Benson Heritage Park as part of their regular maintenance efforts
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, the burn, targeting a half-acre meadow planted with native seeds, was carried out to control the encroachment of ash trees and maintain soil moisture levels. The burn began at 1 PM, timed with optimal humidity levels and wind…
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is providing free replacement identification and driver licenses to residents affected by the recent East Tennessee floods
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these services are available at the Elizabethton Driver Services Center, the Unicoi Police Department, and at three Multi-Agency Resource Centers coordinated by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). The MARCs, which also offer assistance from the Federal…
Section of Interstate 75 north of Hamilton Place closed following traffic accident, CPD officials say
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, a section of Interstate 75, located just north of Hamilton Place, has been closed following a traffic accident. The incident has led to significant disruptions, and authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area. According to officials, northbound traffic…
Man claims that a mental defect prevented him from knowing right from wrong when he entered his elderly neighbor’s apartment, who was severely weakened and had been undergoing long-term rehabilitation, only to stab the much older man to death; sentenced
Louisiana – According to the court documents, the 42-year-old defendant, later identified as Jeery, was sentenced to life behind bars in connection with his neighbors death. Prosecutors claim the defendant stabbed 68-year-old CharIes three years ago in his apartment. The defendant entered the victim’s apartment…