Kelly administration presents proposed budget for 2025–2026, prioritizing infrastructure, safety, housing, and transit
Chattanooga, TN – The Kelly administration has officially presented its proposed Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget to the Chattanooga City Council, outlining a balanced plan that targets key city priorities while accounting for economic challenges. The proposed budget includes significant investments in infrastructure, public safety, affordable…
Jasper Driver Services Center to temporarily close for remodeling beginning May 14
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced that the Jasper Driver Services Center, located at 4950 Main Street, Building D, will close temporarily for renovations starting Wednesday, May 14, 2025. During the remodeling period, residents are encouraged to utilize a…
Chattanooga Police Department completes Day 2 of law enforcement united ride, completing 110 miles through welcoming communities
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department marked a successful second day of the Law Enforcement United Ride, completing 110 miles through welcoming communities, under clear skies, and with the support of local residents. Along the way, the officers even had a lighthearted moment when…
28-year-old man arrested in connection with the brutal assault and robbery of 65-year-old man on East MLK Boulevard
Chattanooga, TN – Authorities with the Chattanooga Police Department have arrested 28-year-old Tezdris Russell in connection with the brutal assault and robbery of a 65-year-old man in the early hours of April 22, 2025. According to a CPD release, officers were dispatched around 1:19 a.m….
Chattanooga officers join 800-mile ride to honor fallen law enforcement in journey to Washington, D.C.
Chattanooga, TN – On Monday, May 5, five officers from the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) began an 800-mile cycling journey from Ross’s Landing to Washington, D.C., as part of the 2025 Law Enforcement United (LEU) Road to Hope ride. The annual event honors law enforcement officers…
Tennessee attorney general opens restitution claims process for former HRC Medical Centers patients
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced Monday the official launch of a restitution claims process for former patients of HRC Medical Centers, following years of litigation over the company’s deceptive advertising of hormone therapy treatments. The announcement marks a key development in a…
Child was picked up after schooI by speciaI needs educator, who then suppIied the boy with iIIegal drugs and indcently assauIted him at her family member’s home; police
Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania woman was arrested earlier this week and is now facing more than sixty felony charges. The charges include institutional se-ual assault, unIawful contact with a mlnor, and the iIIegal distribution of controlled substances. Authorities in Pennsylvania allege that the 35-year-old defendant, MicheIIe,…
Man claims he couldn’t handle the mother of his child Ioving someone else after they agreed to open up their reIationship, which led him to kiII her at their home; sentenced
Connecticut – A Connecticut spouse was sentenced to five decades in prison in connection with the death of his partner SheIby, and for endangering their 1-year-old baby by setting their Connecticut home on fire. The 26-year-old defendant, G. Doddson, pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges…