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City To Advertise Walnut Street Bridge Renovation Project For Bids
On Sunday, May 26th, Chattanooga will place a legally-required public advertisement for bids for work on the Walnut Street Bridge renovation project. The advertisement marks the official beginning of the project, but work on the bridge is not expected to begin until March 2025 at the earliest. Once work begins,...
Lookouts Lose Early Lead, Lose 6-5 To Mississippi Braves
The Chattanooga Lookouts could not hold on to an early three-run lead in their 6-5 loss to the Mississippi. In his Lookouts debut, starting pitcher Kevin Abel only allowed one in 4.1 innings. Lookouts first baseman Nick Northcut started the scoring early with a two-run home run to give them...
Chattanooga named best place to live in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga was named the best city to live in Tennessee by US News and World Report. Chattanooga rose 21 spots to be ranked 27th overall in the country. In last year’s rankings, Chattanooga was ranked 48th. US News and World Report base their rankings...
Patrick & Henry CC Softball captures school’s first NJCAA DIII National Championship
CHATTANOOGA, Tn. (WFXR)– Patrick & Henry Community College Softball won the NJCAA DIII National Championship after defeating North Dakota State College of Science 6-4 on Saturday in extra innings. The Patriots jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first on an RBI by Baily Daeke on a ground out to […]
Sheriff's Office Involved In 3 Separate Pursuits During The Weekend In Chattanooga
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in three separate pursuits throughout different areas within the City of Chattanooga. The first pursuit occurred on Saturday, at approximately 3 p.m. when deputies attempted to stop a silver Chevrolet Impala after traffic offenses were observed on Rossville Boulevard. The driver, later identified as Malcolm Twilley, 31, fled from sheriff’s deputies into Walker County. Twilley eventually lost control of his vehicle, slide into a ditch, and attempted to flee on foot; however, he was tazed and quickly apprehended.
Harrison Family Escapes From Burning Home Saturday Morning
A Harrison family escaped without injury from a house fire on Saturday morning. Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 6003 Porter Dr. around 4 a.m. The first crew arrived on the scene and reported a working fire at the rear of the home and heavy smoke throughout the structure.
It cost how much? Chattanooga towing company accused of overcharging through city loophole
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A visitor to Chattanooga says a towing company charged her double the city ordinance rate, after she left her car in a Walmart parking lot overnight. The woman, Corinne Gould, posted a video showing her interaction with the company after her car was towed. She says...
Upcoming Street Closures
NEW FOR 2024: Please note changes in both locations and times for road closures from previous years. The following roads and intersections will be closed every Friday starting May 24 through Aug. 30 from 4 p.m. until midnight:. Cherry Street at E MLK Boulevard. Martin Luther King Boulevard Between Market...
Volkswagen delays ID.7 Sedan in America
RESTON, Va. (WDEF) – Volkswagen seems to have hit a bump in the road for their new ID.7 Sedan. The company has decided to delay introducing the sedan in both the U.S. and Canada due to “market dynamics” changes. But they point out that the ID.7 SUVs...
Portion of Standifer Gap Road shut down due to hydraulic fluid spill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The 9100 block of Standifer Gap Road has been shut down due to a hydraulic fluid spill, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. They expect it to take several hours to clear the area. HCSO says the fluid creates an unsafe driving surface. The current...
Baylor's hot start helps Bears beat Florida softball, setting up a win-or-go-home Game 3 Sunday
Florida softball hoped for a celebration Saturday afternoon at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Instead, they must return tomorrow for a winner-take-all game three. Before some patrons in the capacity crowd found their seats Saturday morning, a hush fell over Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. These Gator fans expected to see a...
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