Traffic disruptions expected on I-40 in Putnam County due to rolling roadblocks on April 13
Tennessee – Drivers traveling along I-40 in Putnam County should be prepared for traffic disruptions on Sunday, April 13, 2025, as utility contract crews conduct rolling roadblocks in both directions. The roadblocks, which will take place from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM local time, will…
Chattanooga Police Department hosts leadership academy students for hands-on look at special operations technology
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recently welcomed students from the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy for an educational visit to the department’s Special Operations Bureau. The event provided students with a rare, up-close look at the advanced tools and specialized units that support public safety…
Chattanooga Fire Department responds to commercial fire on Gunbarrel Road, quickly brings blaze under control
Chattanooga, TN – A fast response from the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) prevented major damage during a commercial structure fire on Gunbarrel Road on the afternoon of April 10, 2025. The fire was reported around 4:58 p.m. after witnesses noticed black smoke coming from a…
ChiId was exchanged by her adptive parent for an animaI, only for her to refuse to make arrangements to bring the child home after the woman she gave the girl to no longer wanted the child there; charges
Missouri – A Missouri woman is now facing serious allegations following her arrest earlier this week. The 70-year-old woman is now charged with felony counts of chiId abuse, negIect, and endangerment, Her case has drawn significant attention due to the nature of the accusations and her…
Chattanooga Police Department explorers learn about k9 units during hands-on experience
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department Explorers have had a fantastic opportunity to meet and learn from the department’s K9 unit. During a recent event, the Explorers were introduced to Master Police Officer Timmons and his partner, K9 Burt. The session was both informative and…
51-year-old man dead, another injured following shooting and fatal vehicle accident on Towerway Drive
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is currently investigating a claim of self-defense in a homicide that occurred on April 7, 2025, in the 3000 block of Towerway Drive. The incident unfolded on Monday afternoon and led to the death of a 51-year-old man,…
Tennessee Valley Authority plans to replace Cherokee Dam aeration system, raising concerns about Striped Bass survival
Tennessee – The Tennessee Valley Authority has announced its plans to replace the current aeration system at Cherokee Dam with new turbine technology by 2026. This upgrade aims to improve water quality downstream, but may have unintended consequences for aquatic wildlife, particularly Striped Bass, in…
7-month-old baby dies after his parent left the child and his sibling alone while he went to use the toiIet, then used his mobile device, only for the infant to be found face-down in water by his grandmother; charges
Connecticut – A Connecticut parent was arrested and charged in connection with the death of his baby, also named AngeI. The charges include second-degree mansIaughter, two counts of risk of injury to a minor, and two counts of second-degree reckIess endangerment. The tragic event occurred in…
Chattanooga Fire Department firefighter honored for years of community service
Chattanooga, TN – Senior Firefighter Mark Coffman of the Chattanooga Fire Department was recognized during a recent city council meeting for his outstanding dedication to community service. Coffman, who serves on Ladder 5 Blue Shift, received the Distinguished Citizen Medal from the Daughters of the…
Tennessee National Guard supports recovery efforts after severe storms and tornadoes
Tennessee – Soldiers from Trenton’s 230th Engineer Battalion are actively supporting state, county, and local emergency responders in the aftermath of severe storms and tornadoes that recently swept through West and Middle Tennessee. The storms caused widespread flooding and property damage, prompting a coordinated emergency response…