4 inmates participating in Lipscomb University’s Lipscomb Initiative for Education program at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution were conferred Associate of Arts degrees during a poignant graduation ceremony
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, this milestone reportedly marks the inaugural occasion where college degrees have been bestowed upon students within Riverbend through Lipscomb’s LIFE program. The ceremony embodied the essence of a traditional commencement, with faculty and students adorned in regalia, processing…
The Police Academy Class of 2024-1 recently had the opportunity to visit CPD’s Bomb Squad, where they received firsthand education on explosives safety and gained insight into the responsibilities of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Police Academy Class of 2024-1 recently had the opportunity to visit CPD’s Bomb Squad, where they received firsthand education on explosives safety and gained insight into the responsibilities of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist. It was an…
Chattanooga Fire Department, alongside other emergency agencies, responded to a tragic incident on the Tennessee River Saturday night
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department officials released a statement saying that at 7:42 PM on May 18, 2024, crews received a distress call to 4063 Amnicola Highway regarding an emergency on the water. Reports indicated that two adult males had fallen into the river…
The Tennessee Military Department, in collaboration with various state and local agencies, is conducting an emergency response exercise titled “Tennessee Maneuvers 2024” across several counties in Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the exercise will be carried out in Bradley, Coffee, Davidson, Gibson, Hamilton, Hawkins, Knox, Loudon, Madison, Maury, McMinn, Rhea, Rutherford, Sullivan, and Wilson counties. Multiple police and fire departments, including those of Chattanooga, Knox County, and the…
Structure fire inflicted substantial damage upon an automotive repair shop located on Wildwood Avenue
Cleveland, TN – According to the officials, in response to the blaze, the Cleveland Fire Department dispatched seven fire companies to the scene. Upon arrival, first-responding units encountered intense smoke and fire conditions, prompting an assertive interior firefighting effort. Although the flames were successfully contained…
Store owner announced reward, facilitated by Crime Stoppers, for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for the shoplifting incident that occurred on May 6th on Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN – According to the MNPD officials, the proprietor of Last Chance Liquors has announced a $500 reward, facilitated by Crime Stoppers, for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for the shoplifting incident that occurred on May…
SB1824/HB2074 broadens the scope of the natural disaster sales tax refund, extending it to individuals whose primary residences were affected by the Morgan County tornadoes between April 1, 2024, and April 3, 2024
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, under this legislation, affected individuals are eligible to submit a single claim for a refund on sales tax paid for major appliances, residential furniture purchased to replace damaged or destroyed items in their primary residence, and on…
The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, in partnership with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, organized a ‘Stop the Bleed’ training session at the Wilder Youth Development Center
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, this initiative aimed to equip participating youth with essential life-saving skills. ‘Stop the Bleed’ is a nationwide campaign that empowers bystanders to take immediate action during emergencies, particularly in cases of severe bleeding, a leading cause of preventable…
The Greater Chattanooga community came together to pay tribute to fallen officers from our region at the Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony held at the Hamilton County Courthouse
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this ceremony, which was co-hosted by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office – TN and the Chattanooga Police Department, served as a poignant reminder of the daily risks faced by our officers in their mission to ensure community…
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Bryson has reported that April revenues fell short of budgeted estimates
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, April state revenues totaled $3.039 billion, marking a 0.45 percent decrease compared to April 2023 and a shortfall of $74.2 million from the budgeted estimate. Bryson noted, “Total revenues for April were comparable to last year’s receipts…