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09/18/2025

The Chattanooga Police Department announces the loss of K9 Diesel, who died on Wednesday, following injuries sustained during a SWAT operation. Despite emergency surgery on September 15, his condition was determined to be irreversible, leading to the humane decision to euthanize the animal. Diesel, a German Shepherd born in August 2022, joined CPD in April 2024 from Southern Coast K9. Named in remembrance of the Fallen Five, he served for 17 months, earning recognition in narcotics detection and supporting numerous SWAT and Narcotics operations. Known for his playful nature, Diesel brought joy to those around him.

The Chattanooga Police Department announces the loss of K9 Diesel, who died on Wednesday, following injuries sustained during a SWAT operation. Despite emergency surgery on September 15, his condition was determined to be irreversible, leading to the humane decision to euthanize the animal. Diesel,....

09/18/2025

The Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) has awarded $5 million in grant funding to 125 senior centers in Tennessee. Grantees will receive one-time funding to support senior centers across all three regions. These centers provide older adults with access to programming, health and wellness resources, and social connections. The DDA will distribute grant funding ranging from $10,000 to $50,000....

The Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) has awarded $5 million in grant funding to 125 senior centers in Tennessee. Grantees will receive one-time funding to support senior centers across all three regions. These centers provide older adults with access to programming, health and wellness resou...

09/18/2025

Class 2A’s Marion County, the TSWA #1 Class 2A team (4-0), hosts Chattanooga Prep. You can hear the Warriors' game at www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County (2-2), ranked 8th in Class 3A, will be at home against the (3-1) Cascade Champions. The Indians game will be broadcast on Country Roads 93.3. South Pittsburg (2-1), the state’s Class 1A #2 team, will travel to Class 5A Franklin County (1-3)....

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Class 2A’s Marion County, the TSWA #1 Class 2A team (4-0), hosts Chattanooga Prep. You can hear the Warriors' game at www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County (2-2), ranked 8th in Class 3A, will be at home against the (3-1) Cascade Champions. The Indians game will be broadcast on Country Roads 93.3...

09/18/2025

Drivers traveling near the I-75 at I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will temporarily close the I-24 East entrance ramp from South Terrace, located across from South Lovell Avenue, to perform overhead lighting and wiring installation on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, weather permitting....

Drivers traveling near the I-75 at I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportat...

09/17/2025

Tennessee American Water announced today its inaugural Protect Our Watersheds art contest for fourth-grade students at Whitwell Elementary School. “Source water protection is vital to keeping our watersheds safe and healthy, which is an important part of maintaining and providing high-quality water,” said Grant Evitts, President of Tennessee American Water. “Educating students about what source water protection means and how they can help make a difference is a focus of our community engagement efforts.”...

Tennessee American Water announced today its inaugural Protect Our Watersheds art contest for fourth-grade students at Whitwell Elementary School. “Source water protection is vital to keeping our watersheds safe and healthy, which is an important part of maintaining and providing high-quality wate...

09/17/2025

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with two recent theft cases. A black 2023 Kawasaki KRX 1000 (4-seater) was stolen from the Altamont area. A white, gray, and black 2015 Can-Am Maverick Max 1000 (4-seater) was stolen from the Gruetli-Laager area. Photos of the stolen ATVs are seen here so be on the lookout. If you have any information regarding these thefts, contact Detective McGinness at 931-383-0770.

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with two recent theft cases. A black 2023 Kawasaki KRX 1000 (4-seater) was stolen from the Altamont area. A white, gray, and black 2015 Can-Am Maverick Max 1000 (4-seater) was stolen from the Gruetli-Laager area. Photos of the st...

09/17/2025

Donate Life Tennessee is celebrating the vital work the Tennessee Department of Safety Driver Services Centers does in offering individuals the opportunity to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors! Donate Life Tennessee is incredibly grateful for Cresta Ewton, Jasper Driver Services Center Manager, and her staff, who can always be depended on to help raise awareness for donation throughout the year....

Donate Life Tennessee is celebrating the vital work the Tennessee Department of Safety Driver Services Centers does in offering individuals the opportunity to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors! Donate Life Tennessee is incredibly grateful for Cresta Ewton, Jasper Driver Services Center Manag...

09/16/2025

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the school resource deputy assigned to the Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts was made aware of a student who had made threats of mass violence involving students. During the investigation, school administrators discovered that the same student had shown students a journal containing a hit list. Based on the investigation, the child was arrested for Threats of Mass Violence and transported to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center. As this pertains to a juvenile, no further details are available.

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the school resource deputy assigned to the Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts was made aware of a student who had made threats of mass violence involving students. During the investigation, school administrators discovered that the same student had shown students a....

09/16/2025

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving a juvenile who made concerning statements and was later found in possession of multiple weapons in Huntland. On the afternoon of September 15, 2025, school officials notified the Sheriff’s Office about multiple student statements regarding threats made by a juvenile. The reports described verbal threats of violence involving weapons and behavior that caused concern among students and staff....

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving a juvenile who made concerning statements and was later found in possession of multiple weapons in Huntland. On the afternoon of September 15, 2025, school officials notified the Sheriff’s Office about multiple student s...

09/16/2025

SCAM ALERT: Fake FedEx Delivery Messages Law enforcement officials are warning citizens about a new scam circulating in the state. Victims are receiving text messages or emails that appear to be from FedEx® Ground, claiming a package delivery attempt was made and asking you to reschedule using a suspicious link. Example of the message: "We attempted to deliver your FedEx package on August 20th, but were unable to contact you......

SCAM ALERT: Fake FedEx Delivery Messages Law enforcement officials are warning citizens about a new scam circulating in the state. Victims are receiving text messages or emails that appear to be from FedEx® Ground, claiming a package delivery attempt was made and asking you to reschedule using a su...