TWRA to temporarily close Herb Parsons Lake for construction beginning Feb. 10
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will temporarily close Herb Parsons Lake starting February 10 for construction as part of the ongoing Bill Dance Signature Lake project. The closure is expected to last approximately three to five days, depending on weather conditions. During…
CPD traffic investigators receive award for assisting East Ridge PD
Chattanooga, TN – Four Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) traffic investigators received the Commander’s Award for Excellence for their role in assisting East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) with a crash investigation. Recognizing the complexity of the case, Sergeant Chris Mullinix contacted ERPD to offer assistance from CPD’s…
Chattanooga firefighters rescue two people from burning home in Hixson during two-alarm fire
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters responded to a two-alarm house fire in Hixson on February 4, 2025, rescuing two individuals from a burning home. The incident occurred at 3:46 AM in the 700 block of Ashley Forest Drive off Lower Mill Road. Hamilton County 911…
CPD officer honored with Officer of the Year Award
Chattanooga, TN – The Hamilton Place Rotary Club recognized Master Police Officer Gene Nelson with the Officer of the Year Award for his dedication and service. Nominated by Chief John Chambers, Nelson has distinguished himself through his work as a fingerprint examiner, SWAT officer, and member…
Volunteer Tennessee announces mini-grant opportunities for volunteer and youth engagement programs
Tennessee – Volunteer Tennessee is offering mini-grant opportunities for Volunteer Centers and Youth Civic Engagement programs to support community service initiatives across the state. Applications are due by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $120,000 require a 50% match…
Chattanooga Police Department accepting applications for 2025 Spring Community Police Academy
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is accepting applications for its free 9-week Community Police Academy, which runs from March 13 to May 8, 2025. Participants will gain insight into police operations, including officer training, crime investigations, and community service. The academy features immersive driving…
Man, who was deported several times, was asked by the man next door to stop discharging his gun because his child couldn’t sIeep, only to then kiII the neighbor’s family; sentenced
Texas – A 38-year-old man in Texas, later identified as Francesco, was sentenced to life in prison after he reportedly shot and killed five people least year after he was asked by the person who lives right next to him to stop firing his rifle…
Woman, who wouldn’t allow child in her care to eat at home due to discipIine and claimed the child’s injuries could have happened in his sleep, was arrested
Kentucky – A Kentucky woman, later identified as 42-year-old Marry, was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges after a child showed up to school with a broken nosse and broken front tooth. The boy, who was not identified due to his age,…