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3 Shot In Chattanooga Late Wednesday Afternoon
Three people were shot late Wednesday afternoon. Chattanooga Police were dispatched at 5:26 p.m. to a person shot call in the 1100 block of Arlington Avenue. When officers arrived on scene, they found two men with life-threatening injuries. The officers immediately began life saving measures. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County...
Motorcyclist Dies In Wednesday Evening Crash On Birchwood Pike
A man was shot Thursday night on Vulcan Lane, the Sheriff's Office reported. Around 7 p.m., deputies responded to reports of a person shot at the 6000 block of Vulcan Lane. Deputies arrived ... more. The ordinance regulating the towing industry in Chattanooga only pertains to towing companies that are...
Man Shot In The Knee On Vulcan Lane On Thursday Night
A man was shot Thursday night on Vulcan Lane, the Sheriff's Office reported. Around 7 p.m., deputies responded to reports of a person shot at the 6000 block of Vulcan Lane. Deputies arrived ... more. The ordinance regulating the towing industry in Chattanooga only pertains to towing companies that are...
2 arrested on drug charges in Jackson County following multi-agency investigation
Two people were arrested on drug charges Thursday following an investigation involving multiple agencies in Jackson County. Hollywood Police say they, along with the Jackson County Narcotics Unit, and Bridgeport Police executed a search warrant on the 100 block of Olcott Avenue in Bridgeport. Hollywood Police say the two people...
Birchwood man found in employer's bathroom over 9 hours after fentanyl overdose
BIRCHWOOD, Tenn. — Police say a Birchwood man was left in his employer's bathroom for over 9 hours after a fentanyl overdose. His family says he struggled with addiction for years, but they continue to ask why he went unnoticed for so long after his death. Anthony Talton died...
Sturgeon surgin': Baby endangered 'river giants' released into Tennessee River Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Scientists and volunteers have big plans for 50 little endangered fish, in hopes they become less endangered. They released dozens of juvenile lake sturgeon into the Tennessee River near Coolidge Park Thursday morning, as part of an annual program from the Tennessee Aquarium. The aquarium says...
Murder, Robbery Charges Dismissed Against Youth Whose Cell Phone Was Found At Murder Scene
A teen who dropped his cellphone at a murder scene and was charged with criminal homicide has had murder and robbery cases dismissed. Kenneth Zy Shaun Moore, who was 19 at the time of the 2021 murder of Alfred Pitmon on Seventh Avenue, pleaded guilty to facilitation of aggravated robbery pursuant to a plea agreement.
Tennessee American Water asks for rate increase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee American Water company is asking regulators for a rate increase. If approved, they say it should cost about $4 more per month on customers’ water bills. Their last rate increase was approved a dozen years ago. Part of this year’s rate filing includes...
Wrecker Board Hears Of "Astonishing Charges" By 2 Allied Wrecker Firms
The ordinance regulating the towing industry in Chattanooga only pertains to towing companies that are on the city’s rotation list. Those are companies that are called by the city to move vehicles on a rotating basis. That means the city has no authority over towing businesses other than those on rotation, leaving others to make their own rules.
Motorcyclist Killed Tuesday Evening On Bates Road
A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday evening on Bates Road. At approximately 8:45 pm, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single motorcycle crash at the intersection of Alabama Road and Bates Road. The sole rider was found to be unresponsive and HCEMS transported the rider to a local...
Plans for Tennessee passenger train from Memphis to Nashville to Chattanooga steam ahead
A new passenger railway connecting Memphis to Atlanta is underway, taking the first significant step toward making it a reality. On April 28, a request-for-qualification (RFQ) was submitted with the City of Chattanooga on behalf of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Corridor Identification program for planning and scoping purposes. The...
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