The Hamilton County Health Department will discontinue the use of the Alstom Plant for COVID-19 testing and will convert the location to a COVID-19 vaccination distribution site
According to the statement, the last day for testing will be on Saturday. Three locations are still open for testing: Cempa Community Care drive-thru LifeSpring Community Health drive-thru Clinica Medicos drive-thru According to the officials, the decision to close is in response to a recent increase…
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the thefts of several vehicles from a LaFayette car dealership
TENNESSEE – According to the police officials, eight vehicles were stolen from Jenkins Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Five suspects who were able to get into the dealership by prying open a rear door at the service department. The suspects were able to get the keys to…
The Chattanooga Fire Department is investigating a house fire that occurred on Barton Avenue near Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, this unfortunate incident occurred early Monday morning, around 5 A.M. Barton Ave near Hixson Pike will be shut down for a while. The good news is that no one was hurt, but the home is severely damaged. The…
Chattanooga Police Department confirms one man was shot at 4600-4698 Rogers Road
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this incident happened at 4600-4698 Rogers Road. It occurred approximately at 6:00 Sunday evening. Chattanooga Police Department says the man has non life-threatening injuries. The identities of the victim and suspects have not been released yet. This…
At least one person is injured after a wreck at the Amnicola Highway off ramp near Highway 153
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred Saturday morning. The wreck involved a motorcycle. The traffic has been stopped, until the wreck scene is cleared. This story will be updated when new information is available.
A 14-year-old male was shot during an altercation with an unidentified suspect.
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police report, Chattanooga Police Department officers responded to a shooting call at the 3200 block of Through Street near the Eastdale neighborhood. This unfortunate incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. Thursday night. When the officers arrived on scene, they found…
Strong storms passed through the Mid-State Sunday evening, leaving behind many flooded roads and damage
TENNESSEE – Some schools have already canceled or delayed class due to the flooding. All Tornado Watches and Severe Thunderstorm Watches have been dropped, but flooding will still be an issue. Drivers are reminded to never attempt to drive through standing water. Be careful, because there…
A driver was hurt after crashing into an officer’s car as police chased after a suspect
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the officer tried to pull over a vehicle, but they drove off. The officer did not pursue but watched as the car crashed into another car. There were no injuries in that crash. The occupants of the…
Chattanooga Police say a woman was killed in a crash on Interstate 75
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. on the 980 block of Interstate 75 southbound. A Kenworth tractor trailer had been traveling south in the middle lane, with a Honda Accord driving behind it. For unknown reasons, the…
A team from the UTS is part of a conservation initiative that has launched a $5.25-million fund to support land protection and climate-change work in the region
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the fund is guided by a map created by a group at UTC who spent three years on the project. The award-winning map can be found on the Thrive Regional Partnership website and is part of the Cradle of…