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FAYETTE CO., Tenn. (WMC) - The U.S. Marshals in the Western District of Tennessee have officially announced the capture of three teenagers, all 17 years old, who escaped the Wilder Juvenile Detention Center in Fayette County earlier in the month. The three captured teens were being held on charges ranging...

Chattanooga Presents & SoundCorps announce a full schedule of bands performing at The Granfalloon April 6-14 at the Road to Nightfall 2023 band competition, made possible by T-Mobile. Thirty bands will perform over five nights at the Granfalloon, 400 East Main St. Six bands will perform each night with five...

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 27-31. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Red Bank man is facing charges of attempted murder from an incident that involved shots fired. Red Bank Police arrested 39-year-old Alan Reid Uptain on Wednesday. Police were dispatched to Crerar Street, near Dayton Boulevard. Two victims said they were in an argument...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Jason Chen was back in court this morning for his arraignment hearing. He pleaded not guilty to the charges of first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of Jasmine Pace. A motion to have Chen appear in street clothes was denied. District...

Whitwell/South Pittsburg, Tenn. – The South Pittsburg Pirates capitalized on the pitching of Bailey Fults in game one and several aces to capture two wins against district and cross-county foe Whitwell Tigers. Game one, on Monday night, was on familiar ground as the Pirates hosted the Tigers and handed the Tigers a 2-0 loss. Fults pitched a complete game, allowing just two hits on the seven-inning outing. The following night, the Pirates took the show on the road to Whitwell and levied an 8-1 win upon the Tigers. Whereas SPHS’s Alex Phillips is credited with the win, Luke Rector, Camden May, and Kam Wellington also saw time on the mound.

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Chattanooga Valley Middle School teacher is named one of the finalists for the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Katie Stewart is one of ten finalists for the upcoming award, according to Walker County Schools. Stewart is a 7th grade language arts...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A Chattanooga man was charged with aggravated assault after police say he body-slammed his ex-girlfriend while waiting to board a plane at the Memphis International Airport Sunday. Police haven’t said if Michael Davis, 22, and the victim were traveling together but said they were arguing over snacks and a cell phone charger […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 23-003689 – I-75 North Welcome Center – AOA – Chattanooga Police requested ERPD check the Welcome Center and look for a newer blue Toyota Camry on the lot. CPD was out with a female party experiencing a medical event who thought she might have left her vehicle there. The Toyota was found on the lot, secured and in a parking spot. The info was relayed to CPD.

On Thursday, March 30, at approximately 9:45 am, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned to Hixson Middle School was advised by the Assistant Principal that several complainants from students and staff members had been received that a student was overheard making threats against the school.

Starting Saturday, April 1st, RISE Chattanooga will begin a limited pilot program to help low-income individuals and families living within Hamilton County with car repair and transportation assistance – all for free or low cost depending on the need. The program called The Uplift Project is specifically tailored to...

Being a small volunteer station's fire chief has challenges but is most rewarding for those committed to serving their community. George DeMotta, the fire chief of Tracy City for the past two years, has devoted his life to service. After starting in Pelham, DeMotta moved to Tracy City and soon...

At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Sunday morning in Chattanooga. Preliminary information indicates that on March 26th, officers with the Chattanooga Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 800...

Stacker looked at the biggest 1-day snowfall in Dade County, Georgia using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Creative Discovery Museum is opening a new exhibit called Treehouse Adventure. It is now open to the public, just in time for spring break. They will have extended hours this upcoming week as well. From April 1 until April 8, the Creative Discovery Museum...

The Dade County High School Wolverine baseball team got a week off from region play last week. They still managed to get in three games with area teams traveling to South Pittsburg, Tenn., on Monday to face the Pirates. DCHS got off to a good start, scoring a pair of...

Commission Chairman David Abbott opened the Marion County Commission meeting held on March 27, by reading correspondence from a now-former Commissioner. “As of today, 3-27-23, I resign from the Marion County Commission. It has been a great eight-plus years for me being on the commission. A wonderful honor, and thanks for all of the sport from everyone. Keep moving the county forward. Signed Joe “Joey” Blevins Jr.” Abbott then articulated a ‘P.S.’ added to the correspondence, “An open schedule Post Commission should provide more time for family and friends and best of luck and fortune to my replacement. Thanks again.”

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Shimmick Construction announced today that they expect to be awarded a major upcoming project in our area. It is the fourth phase of a wet weather facility going next to the Tennessee River. This facility will help the environment by treating stormwater before it goes...

Stacker compiled statistics about people in cities looking to buy homes in Chattanooga using cross-market demand data from Realtor.com.

March 31 (Lookout Mountain, GA) – Today, the Covenant College Board of Trustees announced that they have appointed Dr. Brad Voyles as interim president beginning July 1st, 2023. He will serve as interim president until President Halvorson’s successor has been selected to assume office, which is expected to occur on or before July 1, 2024.