Clarksville Police Department and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office investigate vandalism incidents at local churches
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee, are investigating multiple vandalism incidents at churches across the Memorial Extension, Sango Road, and Highway 76 areas. Churches of various denominations have reported damage, including broken windows on buildings and vehicles. At this…
Clarksville Fire Rescue, EMS, and CPD recognized for life-saving efforts
Clarksville, TN – Back in December, Engine 4 and Rescue 1 of Clarksville Fire Rescue responded to a medical call where they found Mr. Johnson in cardiac arrest. The team quickly took over CPR and successfully revived him, managing the situation until EMS arrived. Thanks to…
Local officials judge charity chili cookoff, helping raise funds for children’s home
Chattanooga, TN – The Great Bowls of Fire charity cookoff at Brainerd Lodge 736 brought together some of Chattanooga’s top chili makers to compete while raising funds for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home. A panel of judges, including Chief Chambers, Chattanooga Fire Department Battalion Chief Carlos…
Chattanooga officials encourage residents to register to vote by February 3 to ensure they are part of the city’s upcoming local elections
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga officials are encouraging residents to register to vote by February 3rd to ensure they are part of the city’s upcoming local elections. With Tennessee already facing challenges with voter turnout, local elections see even fewer people participating. Chattanooga officials are urging…
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development announces decline in unemployment rates in 23 counties
Chattanooga, TN – Unemployment rates dropped in 23 Tennessee counties in December 2024, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) announced today. Compared to November, December saw a decrease in unemployment rates in these counties, with 39 counties maintaining the same rate and 33…
Tennessee Department of Human Services announces application period for 2025 Summer Food Service Program
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced the 2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) application period for organizations interested in becoming sponsors. The application window will be open from February 1 through May 1, 2025. The program ensures children 18 and younger who rely…
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development releases 2025 PTSD Grant Annual Report
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has released its 2025 PTSD Grant Annual Report, detailing the implementation of the James (Dustin) Samples Act. The report outlines the grant program designed to assist with workers’ compensation costs for firefighters diagnosed with PTSD….
TWRA announces leftover permits for 2025 WMA spring turkey hunts
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced that leftover permits for the 2025 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) spring turkey hunts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 8 a.m. (CST) on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The remaining permits apply to hunts…
Tennessee attorney general announces settlement in NCAA lawsuit over student-athletes’ NIL rights
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that a bipartisan coalition of states, led by Tennessee, has reached a settlement in principle in its lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). The lawsuit, filed by the attorneys general of Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, New York,…
Chattanooga police investigator receives Commander’s Award for Excellence
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department Investigator Tim McFarland received the Commander’s Award for Excellence for his role in a case that began in August 2022 and led to a suspect being sentenced to 54 months in prison on multiple firearms and explosives violations. On August…