Firefighters contain Lookout Mountain woods fire sparked by downed power line
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters quickly responded to and extinguished a woods fire on Lookout Mountain Friday morning, July 11, after a tree fell onto a power line near the intersection of South Scenic Highway and Linear Lane. The call came in at 10:42 a.m….
Chattanooga police bomb squad and K-9 unit lead joint explosives training with UTC officers
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Bomb Squad and K-9 Unit partnered with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Police Department to conduct an explosives awareness and response training session. The training focused on helping officers recognize and safely respond to explosive threats….
Chattanooga Fire Department announces multiple promotions across ranks
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department celebrated a significant week of career advancements as several firefighters were promoted to higher ranks, taking on new responsibilities within the department. David Ruffin from Engine 5 Blue Shift, Martha Mulvaney of Squad 19 Blue Shift, Fire Inspector…
TDSHS to close Dickson Driver Services Center July 16 for remodel with temporary site and alternatives available
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDSHS) announced that the Dickson Driver Services Center, located at 114 West Christi Drive, will close on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, for a scheduled remodel. While the Dickson center is closed, residents can visit nearby…
TDOT to close I-24 west entrance ramp at Germantown Road for eight weeks beginning July 8
Chattanooga, TN – Hamilton County drivers should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions on I-24 West starting at midnight on July 8, 2025. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that contract crews will close the I-24 West entrance ramp from Germantown Road (Exit 183) for…
Tennessee launches first Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Hub in partnership with Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has teamed up with Lipscomb University in Nashville to establish the state’s first Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Hub, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing workforce shortages in early childhood education. The program offers…
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security opens 2025-2026 grant to fund security personnel at houses of worship
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced the opening of the 2025-2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant, aimed at helping eligible 501(c)(3) organizations—including churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques—hire contract security personnel. “Houses of worship, by their nature, are easily accessible…
4-year-old died after the chiId was returned to his parent, who Iost parentaI rights years before when he crushed the boy’s skuII with his bare hands, only for the dad to cause injuries that were infIicted intentionaIIy: DA
Missouri – A Missouri man, 27-year-old BIake, was ordered to spend the next twenty four years behind bars after pleading guilty to endangering the weIfare of a chiId resuIting in death. This conviction stems from the tragic death of his chikd, Zadian. The 4-year-old succumbed to…
Father pIaced Iit cigaretes on his 1-year-old baby’s back while the child’s mom is in jaiI, before he became enraged when his older child feII asIeep on the sofa and strangIed him until he became unresponsive: police
Michigan – A Michigan man was taken into custody earlier this week and charged with second‑ and fourth‑degree chiId abuse after his child, 9, escaped their family home in Michigan, to seek help. The defendant, later identified as 38-year-old C. DiequeII, stands accused of vioIentIy…
Chattanooga Police Department hosts free kickball game for local teens
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Police Activities League is inviting local youth aged 12 to 17 to participate in a free kickball game on July 23 at Finley Stadium. The event promises a fun and competitive environment, with CPD officers joining the game as…