Suspect arrested in Irongate Drive shooting
The Hamilton county Sheriff’s office has arrested a suspect in the December 10th shooting on Irongate Drive. The victim was treated and released from a hospital. The suspect is 32-year old Tony Phillips, who was arrested in Walker county yesterday. He’s charged with Attempted First…
Chattanooga Fire Department fuel truck leaks 200-300 gallons on Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN – the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) says crews are working to contain a major fuel spill on Amnicola Highway Friday afternoon. The spill happened at about noon. CFD spokeswoman Lindsey Rogers says a CFD fuel truck, which fills up fire trucks at fire…
Chattanoogans mark beginning of Hanukkah, a holiday with a rich history
The story of Hanukkah takes places when Jerusalem was occupied by the Syrians of the Seleucid empire, which was heavily under Greek influence. They were imposing their religion upon the Jews and prohibited them from doing any kind of Jewish practices. The Jews rose up…
Woman killed in fatal crash on Norcross Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – A woman was killed in an overnight fatal car crash in Chattanooga. It happened on Norcross Road just after midnight when a woman was travelling in a Hyundai Sonata on Norcross Road when suddenly her vehicle drifted and crashed into a ditch….
Firefighter PPE safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- As well reported Thursday, firefighters might not receive the first wave of the COVID Vaccine. “We lean heavy on safety as a whole because of the nature of the business we’re in,” said Chief Phil Hyman. “Firefighters are already pretty well prepared. We use N95s…
27-year-old male killed in Lightfoot Mill Road shooting, CPD says
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – A 27-year-old male was killed in a shooting on Lightfoot Mill Road on Wednesday afternoon, the Chattanooga Police Department said. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., police responded to a reported DOA at 3139 Lightfoot Mill Road. Upon arrival, a victim, identified as Randy…
State Of Tennessee Helps Bridge Digital Divide For Students In Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn – A network of community partners working to completely bridge the digital divide for Hamilton County students came together to thank state leaders for dedicating more than $3 million in Tennessee Community CARES funding toward the effort to help students during the pandemic. The…
Grassroots organizations petition for community-led police oversight board in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Better community policing and relationships with law enforcement have been at the forefront of 2020. Protests over the summer following the death of George Floyd sparked a push for police reform and standards to hold officers accountable. Community Control Now, a coalition…
Petitioners Vy For Second Police Advisory Board On 2021 Ballot
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – As Chattanooga’s Police Advisory and Review Committee began hearing its first cases of alleged police misconduct, local activists began its efforts to put legislation for an additional review board on the ballot in the March 2021 election. The current board was formed…
Five dead in Chattanooga crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Police say five people died when a minivan crashed into a semi-truck parked on the shoulder of an interstate in Tennessee. Chattanooga police said in a statement that a Honda Odyssey was traveling East on Interstate 24 on Monday when it left…