Firefighter promoted to senior rank with Chattanooga Fire Department, recognized for dedication
Chattanooga, TN – Davis Derkach of Engine 12 Red Shift has been promoted to senior firefighter with the Chattanooga Fire Department. He accepted his new rank on Wednesday, joined by his crew and members of the command staff. Fire Chief Phil Hyman praised Derkach’s dedication…
Gov. Bill Lee signs Education Freedom Act, creating Tennessee’s first universal school choice program
Tennessee – Gov. Bill Lee has signed the Education Freedom Act into law, establishing Tennessee’s first universal school choice program. The landmark legislation expands education options for families across the state. Lee was joined by members of the Tennessee General Assembly, educators, and families to…
Chattanooga Police Department Investigator receives Commander’s Award for Excellence for exceptional child abuse and rape case work
Chattanooga, TN – CPD Special Victims Unit Investigator Kayla Balinger was awarded the Commander’s Award for Excellence for her exceptional work on two high-profile cases involving child abuse and child rape. Her tireless dedication and attention to detail during these lengthy investigations have contributed to making…
Chattanooga Fire Department thanks local organizations for supporting cadet lunch
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department extends its gratitude to Dishin’ With Dawn for providing a delicious lunch for their cadets. A special thanks also goes to Brothers United, Chattanooga Chapter of the IABPFF, for making the event happen. Dawn and her team, along with…
Chattanooga Fire Department urges public to vote for amendment removing residency requirement as early voting begins
Chattanooga, TN – Early voting has begun in Chattanooga, and the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) is urging residents to support an amendment that would remove the city’s residency requirement for public employees. Signs advocating for the amendment have been placed outside all Chattanooga fire stations,…
Two-vehicle crash on South Hickory Street leaves 49-year-old man dead, CPD investigating
Chattanooga, TN – A 49-year-old man died after a head-on collision in the 2900 block of South Hickory Street on February 10. Chattanooga police responded at 6:55 p.m. and found a crash involving a 2005 Jeep Liberty and a 2001 Honda Accord. The Accord’s driver…
Tennessee faces $77.7 billion in public infrastructure needs over five years, TACIR report shows
Tennessee – Tennessee requires at least $77.7 billion in public infrastructure improvements between July 2023 and June 2028, reflecting a $9.5 billion (14%) increase from the previous year, according to a new report by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). Transportation and utilities…
Woman gave her family member medication after she came home from the hospital following a suicide attempt, only to wait for her to become unconscious and then inject drugs into the sibling, killing her; charged
New Jersey – A New Jersey woman is behind bars and later charged with multiple charges, including murder in connection with her sibling’s death two years ago. Authorities in New Jersey believe the woman, helped by her sibling’s partner, killed the 21-year-old victim, EmiIy, by…
CPD investigates after video shows caregiver’s actions toward child at daycare
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating an incident that took place at the Primrose School of East Brainerd on January 8. The investigation began after a video surfaced showing a caregiver’s actions toward a child at the daycare. On January 24, the…
Head-on crash on Rossville Boulevard leaves two people dead, CPD’s Traffic Unit investigates
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal crash in the 4900 block of Rossville Boulevard on February 8 at 2:08 a.m. Officers arrived to find a collision involving a 2011 Chevrolet Impala and a 2014 Ram 1500. The driver of the Impala, a 47-year-old…