Gov. Bill Lee leads coalition of governors in urging swift confirmation of new NASA administrator to strengthen U.S. space leadership
Tennessee – Governor Bill Lee has led a coalition of governors in expressing strong support for the swift confirmation of Jared Isaacman as the next Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The governors emphasize that securing America’s competitive edge in space depends…
City of Chattanooga announces upcoming road closures, including Wilcox Blvd and Hixson Pike, due to construction work
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga has announced several construction-related road closures that will impact traffic in various areas beginning March 11, 2025. The closures will affect Howell Road, Hixson Pike, Wilcox Boulevard, and the Wilcox Boulevard Tunnel, with work taking place throughout the…
Chattanooga Police Department honors 13 individuals for life-saving actions during annual award ceremony
Chattanooga, TN – At the Chattanooga Police Department’s annual award ceremony last week, 13 individuals were recognized for their remarkable actions in saving lives over the past year. The awards highlight the dedication, training, and commitment of law enforcement officers who go above and beyond…
Chattanooga firefighters and police officers participated in a specialized honor guard training course in Florida
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Members of the Chattanooga Fire Department and Chattanooga Police Department recently participated in a specialized honor guard training course in Florida. The training, hosted by the Police Honor Guard of Broward County, provided officers and firefighters with the…
Chattanooga police officers promote reading during Read Across America Week
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department officers recently participated in Read Across America Week, engaging with local students to promote the joys of reading. Officers visited Providence Baptist and Hixson Elementary School, where they shared stories and interacted with children, emphasizing the importance of literacy….
Chattanooga’s Department of Public Works announces upcoming road resurfacing and construction projects for March
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works has announced scheduled resurfacing and construction projects set to take place from Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14, weather permitting. Road resurfacing schedule: Resurfacing efforts will take place at multiple locations, requiring single-lane…
Coalition of 38 state attorneys general and Justice Department submit final remedies to dismantle Google’s search monopoly and restore competition
Tennessee – A coalition of 38 state attorneys general, along with the U.S. Department of Justice, has submitted a final package of remedies aimed at dismantling Google’s illegal monopoly over internet search engines and restoring competition. The proposal, filed with a federal district court in…
Mother, who was aware of her partner’s actions and did not intervene after the man swaddIed her baby in bIankets and placed him Iying on his stomach in the hopes that the infant would pass out, only to kill him, was sentenced
Nebraska – A Nebraska mother was sentenced to six years of probation for her role in the death of her baby. The judge also ordered her to serve 120 days in jail, divided into 30-day increments between 2027 and 2030, though this time may be…
City of Chattanooga’s Office of Family Empowerment awarded Bronze Tier of Excellence in National Community Action Partnership’s Pathways to Excellence Program
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga’s Office of Family Empowerment (OFE) has been awarded the Bronze Tier of Excellence in the National Community Action Partnership’s Pathways to Excellence Program. This recognition makes OFE the only Community Action Agency in Tennessee to achieve this level,…
35-year-old man arrested on assault, firearm charges following shooting on Manor Road
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 35-year-old Shamieka Hart after a shooting incident in the 3900 block of Manor Road. Hart faces charges of Aggravated Assault, Felony Reckless Endangerment, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. On February 28, 2025, at approximately 8:44 p.m.,…