All-way stop implemented at W 13th and Chestnut streets following traffic study
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Division of Transportation announced that an all-way stop has been officially installed at the intersection of W 13th Street and Chestnut Street, effective Tuesday. This change comes after the completion of a comprehensive traffic study and a review of feedback…
Tennessee announces updated maximum interest rate at 11.50 percent
Tennessee -Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced Monday that the state’s maximum effective formula rate of interest has been set at 11.50 percent per annum. This rate is calculated based on a statutory ceiling of 4 percent above the weekly average prime…
18-year-old arrested, charged with attempted first-degree murder following shooting on Central Avenue that left one person injured
Chattanooga, TN – An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a March shooting in Chattanooga that left one person injured, according to the Chattanooga Police Department. Cordai Miree was taken into custody on April 22, 2025, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals…
Chattanooga Fire Department responds to house fire in St. Elmo, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – On Sunday morning, April 27, 2025, at approximately 11:54 AM, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the 1700 block of W 39th Street in St. Elmo. Multiple callers had alerted 911 after noticing smoke and flames coming from…
Tennessee to host household hazardous waste mobile collection service in several counties on May 3, 2025
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will host a mobile household hazardous waste collection service on Saturday, May 3, 2025, offering an important opportunity for residents in Fayette, Unicoi, and Williamson Counties to safely dispose of hazardous materials. The service will be…
Chattanooga Police Department highlights traffic collision and citation trends in March 2025
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Crime & Intelligence Analysis Unit has shared a detailed map showing the locations of traffic citations in relation to high-traffic crash areas for March 2025. The data reveals key patterns in traffic safety across the city, with 971…
Child was forced to reIieve herseIf in bed while being resstrained for long periods of time by her famiIy members, who also made her eat meals for pets; police
Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania famiIy members have been arrested and charged with multiple offenses following the discovery of severe abuse inflicted upon the younger woman’s child. The charges include felony aggravated assauIt of a victim under 13, conspiracy, unIawful restraint, faIse imprisonment, endangering the welfare of…
2-month-old baby dies after her parent, who claimed to have been pIaying with the child that evening and later realized she hadn’t moved from her position, vioIently crushed her, causing fataI injuries; conviction
Georgia – A Georgia parent was convicted of multiple charges, including feIony murder, aggravated battery, and first-degree crueIty to chiIdren in the death of his baby, KamiIa. The conviction follows a trial where prosecutors presented evidence of vioIent injuries inflicted upon the infant. In Nov….
Chattanooga Police Department participates in Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Chattanooga, TN – On Saturday morning, the Chattanooga Police Department took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, proudly carrying the “Flame of Hope” to support the athletes of Special Olympics. This global movement brings together law enforcement officers from across the…
Applications open for Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund to aid Tropical Storm Helene recovery
Tennessee – On behalf of Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Patrick C. Sheehan announced today that applications are now open for the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund (GRRF), a $100 million initiative designed to provide flexible financial assistance for current and…