Woodmore mother reopens business on 4th anniversary of crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Four years ago Saturday, a tragic bus crash in Hamilton County cut six young lives short. Before the anniversary, one mother is preparing to reopen her local restaurant and honor her son. Every child writes a chapter in their mother’s story. “I…
Chattanooga man Charged with Rape of a Child, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Chattanooga man on multiple counts, including rape of a child and sexual exploitation of a minor. In April, TBI Special Agents began…
Pipe bomb, gun, drugs found after warrant served
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – A weeks-long investigation by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of Thomas Painter on November 24, reported Sheriff Coy Swanger. Multiple agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and others joined the Sheriff’s Office, conducting a search warrant at…
5 Killed in Horrific Crash
CATTANOOGA, Tenn – Five people, including a toddler, were killed Sunday night in New Jersey when their SUV slammed into the back of a moving construction vehicle, according to a report. Three women and a man were pronounced dead at the scene on Route 3…
Man recovers in local hospital after 20-foot fall on Mowbray Mountain Saturday afternoon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Wilson confirms the man was safely removed after a lengthy rescue and transported by Hamilton County EMS to Erlanger hospital in Chattanooga. According to Wilson, the man is in stable condition and thanking all responders for the work they put into his…
Salvation Army has 500 angels that need to be adopted
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The Chattanooga Salvation army is asking for your help in adopting angels this year. Currently, the Salvation Army has 500 Angels left to be adopted. This year the organization has seen a record breaking amount of angels, meaning they are needing the…
Chattanooga Crime on the Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – City officials in Chattanooga, Tennessee have reported that crime in the area has recently increased. Specifically, violent crimes, including homicide and violent shootings, have surged in the city over the past year. The reported increase in crime may contribute to the long-term…
People react to U.S. House passing legislation decriminalizing pot
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The U.S. House of Representatives took a major step regarding marijuana on Friday. They passed legislation that decriminalizes pot at the federal level and removes it from the federal controlled substances list. Tennessee Republican Congressman Chuck Fleischmann voted against what’s known as…
Local man shares experience with COVID-19 drug therapy also taken by President Trump
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – A Chattanooga man is sharing his experience of receiving a COVID-19 antibody drug treatment that’s received national attention. Regeneron is the same treatment President Trump received after he contracted the virus. It has been given emergency approval and is being studied locally…
Small Business Owners Weigh In On COVID Relief Bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – All eyes remain on lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pass a COVID-19 relief bill before the Senate adjourns for it’s holiday recess on December 18th. Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle have signaled support for a new $900 billion plan,…