Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to host 17th NASP State Championships in Murfreesboro
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will host the 17th National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Championships from March 12-14, 2025, in Murfreesboro at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum. The event will bring together over 1,900 students from 97 schools across the state to…
CPD honors over 60 employees, volunteers, and community partners with awards, 13 receive Life Saving Medals
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recognized its officers, professional staff, and community partners at the Annual Awards Ceremony held on March 6, 2025. The event celebrated individuals whose extraordinary skill, professionalism, leadership, and actions saved lives and improved community safety throughout 2024. Chief…
Father, who wasn’t present when his child was taken off life support after inflicting fatal injuries to the girl by holding her in scaIding water after she soiIed her pants while her mom stood by and watched, was sentenced
South Carolina – A South Carolina man was ordered to serve five decades behind bars after pleading guilty to homicide by child abuse and admitting to causing his child’s death last year. The 35-year-old man, WiIbur, reportedly killed his 4-year-old child, H-H0pe, in February last…
Seven Tennessee Songwriters Week finalists stunned audiences and impressed judges with original songs
Tennessee – Seven Tennessee Songwriters Week finalists stunned audiences and impressed esteemed judges and fellow songwriters with their original songs on stage at showcases across the state, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development announced today. Songwriter showcases included Lafayette’s Music Room in Memphis, The Bijou…
Chattanooga Fire Department sent firefighters and trucks to assist with wildfire efforts in Tellico Plains
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department sent firefighters and trucks to Tellico Plains to assist with wildfire suppression efforts. They joined multiple agencies from the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association, which provided personnel and resources to combat the fires. The deployment was part of a…
Chattanooga Police Department early hire cadets focus on physical fitness in preparation for police academy
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Early Hire cadets are diving into a range of activities designed to help them become familiar with department tasks. Central to their training, however, is physical fitness. Last week, the cadets took part in a demanding workout at…
Tennessee Attorney General’s Office releases top consumer complaint categories for 2024 in honor of National Consumer Protection Week
Chattanooga, TN – In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) revealed the top ten consumer complaint categories for 2024. The division processed 8,536 formal complaints last year, handling disputes related to consumer financial transactions, including…
Tennessee National Guard provides Blackhawk helicopters to support wildfire response in Mountain City
Tennessee – At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, the Tennessee Army National Guard has deployed two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters to assist in wildfire response efforts in Mountain City. The helicopters, from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion, departed from McGhee Tyson Air National Guard…
Chattanooga Police Department hosts Peer Support training at Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recently hosted an engaging Peer Support training session at Chattanooga State Community College. Since 2012, the CPD has proudly maintained a Peer Support unit, focused on offering a safe environment for officers and staff to decompress and connect…
Tennessee celebrates Literacy Month throughout March, highlighting student reading gains and continued progress in early literacy education
Tennessee – Throughout March, the Tennessee Department of Education is celebrating Tennessee Literacy Month, a time to highlight the state’s ongoing efforts to improve literacy skills. Governor Bill Lee proclaimed March as Literacy Month, underscoring the state’s dedication to fostering early literacy and empowering students…