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Chattanooga police chief being investigated for official misconduct, residency
Chief Celeste Murphy worked for Atlanta police for 26 years before heading to Chattanooga. She's now under investigation for official misconduct, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Tree falls on Chattanooga Police car with officer inside Thursday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We're working to learn more about a tree that fell on the patrol car of a Chattanooga Police officer in the wake of Thursday morning's strong storms. This happened on Hixson Pike near Shady Circle, just down the road from the Bright School and up the road from the Circle K gas station.
Closures, opening delays in north Georgia after severe weather | List
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — Some school districts in far north Georgia are delaying the start of their school day after severe weather swept through the region overnight. A second round of storms is also expected to come back through in the early morning Thursday, and in the farthest northwest corner of Georgia, Dade County will be under a tornado watch until 10 a.m.
Tornadoes twist freight
Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Redwood Logistics. In this issue, tornadoes twist freight; Zyn shortages; Future of Supply Chain; and more. Southeast slammed — Woke up this morning to a blackout in Chattanooga, Tennessee, after storms struck across the Southeast last night. In North Carolina more than 80,000 homes are without power. In Chattanooga, 16,000-plus are experiencing a blackout, and I’m one of them. Even came across these downed lines while walking my dog, Randy Savage.
Motorcyclist leads deputies on high-speed chase in Chattanooga; Arrested at his workplace
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A 26-year-old motorcyclist faces several charges after police say he led deputies on a high speed chase which ended with his arrest at the place where he worked. This began when a deputy saw a motorcycle going more than 100 miles per hour on Highway 27...
Around $16,000 In Stolen Merchandise Recovered After Pursuit On April 29
Two people were arrested on April 29, after a high-speed chase ended on I-75. Warrants have been issued for a third person. During the stop, Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies observed several large bags of merchandise with sale tags and anti-theft devices attached inside the vehicle to which occupants were not able to provide proof of purchase. Due to the occupant’s inability to prove the purchase of the items and the likelihood that the items had been stolen, the merchandise was secured inside of the vehicle.
Chattanooga's Million Dollar Homes
6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 5,124 square feet, on a 1.98 acre lot. The sale was to Jeffrey R Bogdan Tr, Susan A Bogdan Tr, Jeffrey R Bogdan & Susan A Bogdan Living Trust from Alecia A Poe. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,100 square feet, on a 0.3 acre lot. The...
Flooding And Storm Debris Prompt Road Closures Throughout The Region; Storms Damage EPB Infrastructure
TDOT said drivers should be aware of road closures due to flooding, downed trees and other storm debris from Wednesday night’s severe weather that will have an impact on traffic. TDOT maintenance crews worked throughout the night and are continuing today to clear roads as quickly and safely as...
State Reviewing Materials Used For Two I-24 Bridges Near I-75 Split
The state is reviewing material used for two widened I-24 bridges near the I-75 split. It appears that construction crews have temporarily pulled off from continued work on the two bridges. Sources said the issue was the quality of concrete used on the bridges. A state official told local legislators,...
Chattanooga seeking applicants for passenger railway project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of Chattanooga is looking for a qualified firm to scope and analyze the proposed passenger rail project. The city published a Request for Qualification (RFQ) on Wednesday, May 8. Interested firms can apply until Tuesday, June 11. They are looking for someone to...
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