City of Chattanooga begins construction of new Business Resource Center to support local entrepreneurs with up to $1.8 million in funding
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga has announced the start of construction on its new Business Resource Center, a key initiative supported by funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. With a total budget of $1.8 million, this center is set to become a…
Mom smothered her baby to death while her 3-year-old child tried to stop her by punching her before using the same method to kill him and her infant, then wrapped their bodies in a blanket as if they were asleep; sentenced
Arizona – An Arizona woman was sentenced to 3 sentences of life in prison, to be served one after another after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. The plea agreement reportedly took capital punishment off the table for 27-year-old RacheI, who reportedly killed her three…
TWRA will hold February 20-21 meeting to vote on 2025-26 fishing regulations, announce awards
Tennessee – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will vote on the 2025-26 Sport Fish and Commercial Fishing proclamations at its February 20-21 meeting at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Ray Bell Building. Committee meetings will begin at 1 p.m. on February 20, with full…
Chattanooga Police Department reports non-fatal shootings at lowest level in over a decade
Chattanooga, TN – The latest annual data from the Chattanooga Police Department shows non-fatal shootings have reached their lowest point in more than a decade. While this milestone is encouraging, 83 community members were still harmed by gun violence in the past year. CPD, the City…
CPD arrests 32-year-old suspect on multiple charges related to solicitation of a minor and kidnapping
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 32-year-old Kenya White on 12 counts of solicitation of a minor by electronic means, solicitation of a minor, and kidnapping. On February 16, 2023, officers responded to East Lake Academy and, after speaking with the reporting party, determined…
Chattanooga firefighters rescue 10 people, 14 dogs from flooded creek near Quinn Adams Street
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters conducted water rescues Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2025, after rising waters trapped multiple people and animals in a large homeless encampment near the intersection of Quinn Adams Street and E 42nd Street. Around 12 p.m., Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) Swiftwater Rescue…
Tennessee Green Star Partnership welcomes new manufacturer for commitment to sustainability and environmental performance
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) welcomed Magotteaux Inc. of Pulaski as the newest member of the Tennessee Green Star Partnership, an environmental leadership program recognizing manufacturers committed to sustainability. Magotteaux, a dual-operation foundry producing products for the cement, mining, and…
CPD Explorers place in multiple events at 2025 Winterfest competition
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the CPD Explorers earned top honors at the 2025 Winterfest competition in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, competing against 42 Law Enforcement Posts from 15 states. The team secured 2nd place in the Unknown Trouble event and 3rd place in the…