The Tennessee National Guard is actively supporting the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and local first responders in areas affected by severe flooding following Hurricane Helene
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials,Tennessee Guardsmen are currently providing round-the-clock ground and aerial rescue and relief support. Since the flooding began, servicemembers from the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion, stationed at Knoxville’s Joint Base McGhee-Tyson and Nashville’s Berry Field, have rescued over 100…
The City of Chattanooga has announced its application for funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s PRO Housing Grant Program
Chattanooga, TN – According to the city officials, this initiative aims to support efforts to eliminate barriers to affordable housing and broaden housing opportunities for residents across the city. As part of the application process, the City is ensuring transparency and encouraging public involvement. Residents…
The Chattanooga Fire Department successfully rescued several animals from Maclellan Island on Monday afternoon
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, the Chattanooga Fire Department successfully rescued six goats and one dog from Maclellan Island on Monday afternoon. With the Tennessee Valley Authority increasing water flow on the Tennessee River to mitigate flooding upstream, there were concerns about rising…
Boy arranged a meeting with three people in a fieId to show them how to turn a standard gun into a machlne gun, only to use the opportunity to murder all three so he could steal their belongings; sentenced
Indianapolis, IN – According to the court documents, the 19-year-old defendant, later identified as Cadden, was sentenced to nearly 190 years behind bars after he Iured three young people, 22-year-old MichaeI, 18-year-old Josep and 17-year-old AbduIIa, in a field ‘to show them how a GIock…
Mother and her husband regularly beat her child with a pipe and belt, and burned the boy at least 100 times with cigaretes, leaving him with injuries all over his body that he did not survive; convicted
Detroit, MI – According to the court documents, the 29-year-old mom, later identified as VaIeria, and her husband, later identified as 29-year-old Shanne, were found guilty of multiple charges in connection with her 5-year-old son’s death. Both defendants were convicted of murder, t0rture and first-degree…
Chattanooga firefighters remain a crucial part of the ongoing response efforts to severe flooding in Newport and Unicoi, officials say
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Battalion Chief Ashley May and Captain Brad Freeman have been leading task force teams conducting rescues in Newport, where firefighters are actively evacuating people from homes and vehicles. In Unicoi, CFD Operations Chief Rick Boatwright is working with the…
Chattanooga Police investigating fatal Forest Dale Lane shooting that left 20-year-old man dead
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, right before 10 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 900 block of Forest Dale Lane. While en route, officers received an update that someone had been shot. Upon arriving at the residence,…
CPD announced that its Crime Analysis Unit received first place for Statistical Reporting at the International Association of Crime Analysts Conference in Las Vegas
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this award recognized the unit’s innovative approach to crime analysis, particularly its contributions to the 2023 Annual Report, which has played a key role in enhancing public safety. Chief John Chambers praised the team, saying, “Our Crime…
Several Tennessee State Parks in northeast Tennessee closed due to severe weather, DEC officials say
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, four Tennessee State Parks in northeast Tennessee have been closed due to severe weather. The affected parks include Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton, Roan Mountain State Park, Rocky Fork State Park in Flag Pond, and…
Man, who previously had children with the victim’s family member, moIested the child for a year and then killed her when he realized that she was carrying his baby
Detroit, MI – According to the police officials, the 41-year-old, later identified as Jarrvis, was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including: first-degree murder, possession of child se-ually abuslve material, criminal se-ual conduct and other charges after he reportedly killed 13-year-old child…