The Chattanooga Police Department participated in the 2024 ThROWdown Rowing Competition, joining forces with fellow first responders and community members to raise funds for Special Olympics Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the event, held in partnership with the Tennessee Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, brought together various teams to support the organization’s mission. CPD officers and staff were proud to take part in the competition, which…
Several Chattanooga area driver services locations will close for equipment upgrade, state officials say
Chattanooga, TN – Per reports, DSHS officials announced that several Driver Services Centers and partner County Clerk locations in Athens, Chattanooga, Cleveland, and surrounding areas will close next week for a one-day installation of new credentialing equipment and self-service kiosks. Closures by date and location: –…
TDOT has awarded the state’s first Progressive Design-Build contract to expedite the reconstruction of two bridges destroyed by Hurricane Helene
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the project will focus on rebuilding the Nolichucky River bridges along SR-107 in Greene County and SR-81 in Washington County, with a target date of June 2025 for opening both bridges to traffic. Enabled by the Transportation…
CFD crews responded to structure fire on Moody Sawyer Road, two individuals received on-site treatment for injuries
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Green Shift companies were dispatched to the 5600 block of Moody Sawyer Road following reports of a house fire. Engine 22 reported visible smoke from Highway 153 and confirmed a working structure fire upon arrival. Shortly after, the…
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…
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…
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…
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…