Chattanooga Fire Department shares Thanksgiving fire safety tips
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department shared essential fire safety tips to help residents enjoy a safe Thanksgiving. With cooking-related incidents being the leading cause of Thanksgiving fires, the department emphasized the importance of taking precautions while preparing holiday meals. Here are the tips…
Girlfriend, who became jealous when one of her partner’s clients arrived at their home and later tricked him into coming to a field where she nearly fatally shot him, was released from jail, and the victim now fears for his safety
Houston, TX – E. Munnoz, a 23-year-old Texas man, has expressed deep fear for his safety after his now-ex-girlfriend, 23-year-old A. Pinnto, was released on bond despite allegedly shooting him several times, leaving him seriously injured. The man sustained multiple gunshot wounds during the attack,…
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions sets maximum interest rate at 11.75%
Chattanooga, TN – Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 11.75 percent per annum. This rate is determined by adding a ceiling of 4 percent to the weekly average prime loan…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee unveil official Christmas celebrations, inviting Tennesseans to join festive events
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the annual Christmas at the Capitol will take place on Monday, December 2, at 5:30 p.m. CST. Open to the public, the event will include the traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony, performances by the KIPP Choir and…
Chattanooga Fire Department launches Senior Snuggles Blanket Drive to support senior citizens
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Council on Livability & Aging, has introduced the inaugural Senior Snuggles Blanket Drive to assist senior citizens during the cold winter months. The community is encouraged to participate by donating new, unwrapped blankets. Donations…
Law enforcement leaders address misinformation on Tren de Aragua in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers, Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett, and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) Director David Rausch recently appeared on local radio to address concerns and misinformation surrounding the Venezuelan-based gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) and its potential impact on Chattanooga….
Chattanooga Police Department launches initiative to enhance transparency and accountability with community
Chattanooga, TN – According tot he police officials, the CPD Policy Dashboard provides direct online access to the department’s policies, reinforcing its commitment to openness and public trust. The dashboard features policies that guide the department’s operations, which are developed based on best practices in…
Tennessee Department of Transportation pauses construction-related lane closures during Thanksgiving holiday
Chattanooga, TN – Thanksgiving travelers in Tennessee can breathe a sigh of relief as the Tennessee Department of Transportation announced that all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state highways will be paused during the holiday. The suspension of lane closures will begin at noon on…