Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team earns state accreditation
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department is celebrating a major milestone as its Swiftwater Rescue Team has officially received state accreditation. The designation makes the team a recognized and deployable emergency resource throughout Tennessee. The accreditation follows months of preparation, including intensive training, equipment…
Tennessee department honored as Top Workplace for sixth year in a row
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of General Services has once again been named a Top Workplace by The Tennessean, earning the 2025 honor for the sixth consecutive year. The recognition was announced during an award ceremony held Wednesday, June 18, at the Music City Center….
Woman got invoIved in a verbaI aItercation with her famiIy member, who has an extensive criminaI record, before she was kiIIed by the man, who then fIed the scene and returned hours later
South Carolina – A South Carolina man, 37-year-old D. FuIIer, was arrested by deputies late Saturday evening at the famiIy’s residence following a fataI shooting involving a famiIy member. South Carlina authorities allege that the defendant shot and kiIIed a femaIe famiIy member during a verbaI…
Man took his own Iife moments after he kiIIed his spouse at their home, foIIowing an aItercation with the woman about separation and financiaI difficuIties: police
Tennessee – A Tennessee man took his own Iife shortly after kiIIing his spouse at their family’s home. Tennessee authorities started their investigation following a 911 call. Upon arrival around 8:30 a.m., they discovered the bodies of 30‑year‑old Ammina and her 46‑year‑old partner, Stephen, both deceased…
FEMA assistance approved for Tennessee counties following April tornadoes and severe weather
Tennessee – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Friday that President Donald Trump has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the state, unlocking federal assistance for communities impacted by the severe weather and tornadoes that swept through Middle and West Tennessee between April 2 and April…
Trash compactor fire prompts evacuation of restaurants on Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN – A trash compactor fire behind two downtown Chattanooga restaurants led to an evacuation just before 5 p.m. Friday afternoon. The incident occurred near the rear of Mellow Mushroom and Wooden City on Broad Street, prompting a swift response from the Chattanooga Fire…
Two men dead following fatal shooting on Dodson Avenue as police investigate self-defense claim
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is actively investigating a reported claim of self-defense following a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday evening on the 2700 block of Dodson Avenue. According to CPD, officers responded to a call of a person shot at approximately…
Road construction to close I-24 West near I-75 interchange this weekend
Tennessee – Drivers planning to travel near the I-75 at I-24 interchange in Hamilton County this weekend are advised to prepare for significant delays due to a major road construction project by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). As part of Phase 2 of TDOT’s…