Parks and Outdoors officials conducted a live burn at Jack Benson Heritage Park as part of their regular maintenance efforts
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, the burn, targeting a half-acre meadow planted with native seeds, was carried out to control the encroachment of ash trees and maintain soil moisture levels. The burn began at 1 PM, timed with optimal humidity levels and wind…
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is providing free replacement identification and driver licenses to residents affected by the recent East Tennessee floods
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these services are available at the Elizabethton Driver Services Center, the Unicoi Police Department, and at three Multi-Agency Resource Centers coordinated by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). The MARCs, which also offer assistance from the Federal…
Section of Interstate 75 north of Hamilton Place closed following traffic accident, CPD officials say
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, a section of Interstate 75, located just north of Hamilton Place, has been closed following a traffic accident. The incident has led to significant disruptions, and authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area. According to officials, northbound traffic…
Man claims that a mental defect prevented him from knowing right from wrong when he entered his elderly neighbor’s apartment, who was severely weakened and had been undergoing long-term rehabilitation, only to stab the much older man to death; sentenced
Louisiana – According to the court documents, the 42-year-old defendant, later identified as Jeery, was sentenced to life behind bars in connection with his neighbors death. Prosecutors claim the defendant stabbed 68-year-old CharIes three years ago in his apartment. The defendant entered the victim’s apartment…
Man told police he and his spouse had an argument only to find her unresponsive hours later, claiming she took her own life after he intentionally and knowingly applied pressure on her neck, causing her and her unborn child’s death
Houston, TX – According to the police officials, the 38-year-old man, later identified as Llee, was arrested and later charged with capital murder after authorities say he killed his partner, later identified as 38-year-old Christy, by strangIing the woman to death, then claimed the woman…
Residents in Tennessee must obtain a free burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s TDF before burning leaves or natural vegetation, including debris generated by Hurricane Helene, starting October 15
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, permits are only issued when conditions are safe for burning. If hazardous conditions like high winds or extreme drought occur, TDF temporarily halts issuing permits until conditions improve. Burn permits are available at no cost and can…
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will offer its mobile household hazardous waste collection service in Sumner County on October 19
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, local residents are encouraged to bring items such as cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals, mercury thermometers, lithium batteries, and more to the designated drop-off location at Moss Wright Park, 705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville, from 8 a.m. to…
The Tennessee Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on October 29, covering the basics of franchise and excise tax
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the webinar will offer an overview of key topics, including registration requirements, due dates, extensions, filing basics, and exemptions. This session is part of the department’s ongoing free webinar series aimed at educating the public on various…