A 61-year-old man gets a life sentence for the killing of an old friend
TENNESSEE – His name is Steven Lewis Whittaker and he was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a knife while in the commission of a felony after a two-day trial in Walker County Superior Court. The case involved the murder…
A man was killed in a shooting that happened on 3rd Street SE in Cleveland
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred Thursday afternoon. CPD officers responded to a shooting call at 1017 3rd Street SE. When the officers arrived on scene, they found a male with a gunshot wound. Officers administered first aid to…
A senior at Hardin Valley Academy has died due to a crash in the Claxton area
TENNESSEE – The fatal traffic crash occurred on New Henderson Road at Henderson Bend Road and it’s still under criminal investigation. According to the police officials, there were eight people traveling in a pick-up truck. Some may have been riding in the bed of the…
Mayor Tim Kelly lifted mask restrictions on Friday for people who have been vaccinated
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the move applies to city buildings and will use the honor system. The officials have reported that these restrictions remain: All residents will still need to follow guidance at their workplace and at local businesses, which as private…
The Chattanooga Fire Department helped an East Lake woman out of her burning home
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, this unfortunate incident occurred at 4100 13th Avenue. A witness noticed the fire and called 9-1-1. The good news is that the woman living in the house was not injured in the fire. The Chattanooga Fire Department crew extinguished in…
Two suspects were arrested on Interstate 24 after stealing a vehicle out of Georgia and speeding at nearly 180 mph
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a call from Georgia Highway Patrol about a stolen Rolls-Royce. Tennessee Highway Patrol officers observed the luxury sedan speeding at 177 mph on I-24. The stolen vehicle passed a Porsche 944 and…
Metro Council will vote on Oracle’s $1.2 billion investment proposal plan for Nashville
TENNESSEE – According to the statement, if the plan is approved, it would transform part of Nashville’s East Bank and promises to create thousands of high paying new jobs. Oracle is asking Metro Nashville to reimburse them for $175 million in infrastructure costs by forgoing…
Eleven people were injured after a Tennessee restaurant deck collapsed during a birthday party on Saturday
TENNESSEE – According to the statement, officials responded to a call of more than 40 people who had fallen from a collapsed deck at about 4 p.m. on the 9700 block of Hixson Pike in Soddy-Daisy. According to the officials, the restaurant deck collapsed during a…
Mayor Tim Kelly issued an updated executive order to modify the city’s guidance on COVID-19 precautions and procedures
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the order was updated to remove language stemming from orders by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger that are no longer in effect, while underscoring city rules and guidelines that will remain in place….
CPD is investigating after a man died after a hit and run on Germantown Road
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, this unfortunate incident occurred late Thursday night. The police officials have reported that the man was trying to cross the street at 300 N Germantown Road when a car hit him. CPD is investigating this incident. If you…