Chattanooga firefighters and police officers participated in a specialized honor guard training course in Florida
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Members of the Chattanooga Fire Department and Chattanooga Police Department recently participated in a specialized honor guard training course in Florida. The training, hosted by the Police Honor Guard of Broward County, provided officers and firefighters with the…
Chattanooga police officers promote reading during Read Across America Week
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department officers recently participated in Read Across America Week, engaging with local students to promote the joys of reading. Officers visited Providence Baptist and Hixson Elementary School, where they shared stories and interacted with children, emphasizing the importance of literacy….
Chattanooga’s Department of Public Works announces upcoming road resurfacing and construction projects for March
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works has announced scheduled resurfacing and construction projects set to take place from Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14, weather permitting. Road resurfacing schedule: Resurfacing efforts will take place at multiple locations, requiring single-lane…
Coalition of 38 state attorneys general and Justice Department submit final remedies to dismantle Google’s search monopoly and restore competition
Tennessee – A coalition of 38 state attorneys general, along with the U.S. Department of Justice, has submitted a final package of remedies aimed at dismantling Google’s illegal monopoly over internet search engines and restoring competition. The proposal, filed with a federal district court in…
Mother, who was aware of her partner’s actions and did not intervene after the man swaddIed her baby in bIankets and placed him Iying on his stomach in the hopes that the infant would pass out, only to kill him, was sentenced
Nebraska – A Nebraska mother was sentenced to six years of probation for her role in the death of her baby. The judge also ordered her to serve 120 days in jail, divided into 30-day increments between 2027 and 2030, though this time may be…
City of Chattanooga’s Office of Family Empowerment awarded Bronze Tier of Excellence in National Community Action Partnership’s Pathways to Excellence Program
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga’s Office of Family Empowerment (OFE) has been awarded the Bronze Tier of Excellence in the National Community Action Partnership’s Pathways to Excellence Program. This recognition makes OFE the only Community Action Agency in Tennessee to achieve this level,…
35-year-old man arrested on assault, firearm charges following shooting on Manor Road
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 35-year-old Shamieka Hart after a shooting incident in the 3900 block of Manor Road. Hart faces charges of Aggravated Assault, Felony Reckless Endangerment, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. On February 28, 2025, at approximately 8:44 p.m.,…
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…