02 Sep 2025

Author: Emma Mason

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The Chattanooga Police Department’s Police Academy 2024-2 recruits were recently photographed tackling the confidence course, a key part of their training

Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, these images, shared on their social media account, highlight an essential lesson in the CPD program—working together as one united team to face challenges. The recruits, working through various difficult obstacles, are learning that true strength lies…

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Mom and dad watched their baby get worse and worse and waited to bring her to the hospital, even after the infant was left partially paraIyzed and vomlting bIood caused by their injuries, resulting in her death

Houston, TX – Police officials released a statement, saying that the 23-year-old mom, later identified as Jasmlne, and the 25-year-old dad, later identified as GIenn, were arrested and later charged with causing serious bodiIy injury to a child in connection with their lnfant’s death. Police…

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Man blamed his friend’s wife for his relationship’s problems while he dated the friend’s sister and thought the woman was telling the sister to leave him before he broke into the family’s home and shot the woman to death, then took his own life

Louisville, KY – According to the police officials, the 40-year-old woman from Wisconsin, later identified as Jesica, was murdered by her husband’s friend, later identified as 42-year-old MichaeI from Kentucky, who reportedly broke into the family’s home and shot the woman to death before turning…

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Gov. Lee announced the launch of the Helene Emergency Assistance Loans Program, a $100 million initiative aimed at supporting the health and wellbeing of residents impacted by Hurricane Helene

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the HEAL program will reportedly provide direct assistance to several counties in Northeast Tennessee, including Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington. After meeting with flood survivors, emergency personnel, and…

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CPD will hold a Swearing-In Ceremony for Chief of Police Chambers, marking a new chapter for the department and honoring the dedication of its officers and employees

Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, Chief Chambers, who has served with the CPD for 25 years, has been a trusted leader, steering the department through challenges with a steadfast commitment to the safety and well-being of Chattanooga. This event represents more than a…

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The Chattanooga Fire Department is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association to promote the 2024 Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this annual campaign, sponsored by the NFPA for over a century, aims to educate the public on the critical role of functioning smoke alarms in saving lives. NFPA statistics show that smoke alarms reduce the risk of…

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Man forced his way into the home of a woman he had a relationship with for two weeks, only for him to break down the bathroom door when she locked herself in and started punching the woman, causing her injuries that required stitches; charged

Jacksonville, FL – According to the police officials, the 29-year-old man, later identified as Cristopher, was arrested and is now facing a slew of charges, including domestic vioIence, assauIt, battery, burgIary and kldnapping after he entered woman’s apartment, whom he had 2 week relationship, only…

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Mother watched and did nothing to protect her child as her partner kept hitting and kicking her son even when he was no longer moving, then covered his lifeless body with a bIanket and moved to another home; convicted

Houston, TX – According to the court documents, the 38-year-old parent, later identified as GIoria, was convicted of causing serious bodily injury by commission in connection with her child’s death three years ago. Prosecutors claim the defendant now faces up to 55 years behind bars…