Tennessee State Parks announced the bridge across Lake Placid at Chickasaw State Park will be named the Joe Armour Memorial Bridge honoring the former park superintendent
Chester County, TN – According to the statement, naming the bridge for Armour honors his contributions to the continued management, improvement, and enjoyment of the park. Armour was superintendent from 1963 until his death in 1969. State officials said that he had the original idea…
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory due to mercury on Center Hill Reservoir in Dekalb and Putnam counties
Putnam County, TN – According to the statement, a precautionary fish consumption advisory is being issued for black bass species (largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth bass) in the reservoir. Sate officials said that pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children avoid eating the fish species included in the…
Two people injured from shooting in Station Street parking lot, police say
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the shooting occurred on Sunday. It happened in the parking lot adjacent to Station Street. Chattanooga Police Department officers overheard a loud argument coming from the parking lot and as they approached the area, gunfire rang out. The responding officers…
Gov. Lee, TNECD Commissioner Rolfe and Rockford Spring Company officials announced the company will invest $10.3 million and create 62 new jobs in Marshall County
Marshall County, TN – According to the statement, the company will reportedly invest $10.3 million and create 62 new jobs in Marshall County as the company locates in an existing facility at 1100 Garrett Parkway. The Illinois-based company will utilize the Lewisburg facility to serve its…
Chattanooga Fire crews respond to two house fires
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to two house fires Saturday evening and early Sunday morning. Right after 5 p.m. Saturday, crews responded to the 300 block of S Parkdale Avenue for reports of a home on fire. The responding…
“Shoot ‘N-word’ for fun, you hear me?”, High school student, who is the son of a Board of Education member, recorded himself saying racial slurs while holding a pellet rifle
The high school student, who was not identified due to his age, recorded himself saying racial slurs while holding a pellet rifle. The student is reportedly the son of a Board of Education member. In the video, the 15-year-old high school student can be heard…
Chattanooga Fire Department responded to an explosion from an underground transformer at Broad Street and Aquarium Way
Chattanooga, TN – According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 8 p.m. Tuesday night. It happened in the 200 block of Broad Street. Chattanooga Fire Department responded to an explosion from an underground transformer. When the crews arrived on scene, they…
Shooting on McCutcheon Road sends woman to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Chattanooga, TN – According to the Chattanooga Police Department, the shooting occurred on Wednesday. It happened in the 7000 block of McCutcheon Road. Chattanooga Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one adult female victim suffering…