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'So others may live:' Chattanooga team gets rescue accreditation to keep hikers safe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Tennessee parks can be perfect for a hike. But sometimes, they can also be dangerous, especially in certain weather conditions. Now, a specialized rescue organization is making sure more people stay safe while hitting the trails. “So that others may live...”. That’s the motto Tim White...
Local McDonald's Owner Presents $25,051 Check To Ronald McDonald House Charities
Local McDonald’s owner and operator Mark Smith presented a $25,051 donation to Michael Brown, president of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga. This contribution was the result of their Heart Donations initiative, an effort the Smith family created to support their local Ronald McDonald House Charities. Since starting...
Chattanooga crime dropped 12% overall in 2023, but murders, shootings & DUIs increase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An annual report from Chattanooga Police says there was a 12 percent overall reduction in crime between 2022 and 2023. Read the full report below. The department said it got its data from a variety of sources, including the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the FBI, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the National Harm Reduction Coalition and the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Fugitive Apprehended After Parking In Handicapped Spot - And Other Collegedale Police Calls
A Hamilton County/East Ridge fugitive was apprehended after illegally parking in a handicapped spot. Officers assisted Hamilton County Deputies search for a naked individual who was reported to be walking the nature trail in the 10900 block of Bauxite Road. Officers searched the area but did not find the individual.
John Shearer: Schmissrauter Family’s TPC Co. Reaches Century Mark
As a company that has tried to reproduce quality packaging and printing items that look similar and consistent to clients, TPC Printing and Packaging has also attempted to become a Chattanooga area business entity that stands out on its own. The East Ridge-based company headed by the Schmissrauter family turned...
Officers Deal With Disruptive Student At Wolftever Creek Elementary - And Other Collegedale Police Calls
Officers responded to a disorder at Wolftever Creek Elementary. The School Security Officer requested assistance with a student entering classrooms, disrupting and destroying property. Officers responded to an alarm in the 5900 block of Main Street. An employee accidentally set it off. Officers responded to the 4700 block of University...
Two local officers added to Memorial for National Police Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) – The names of two local law enforcement officers will be added to the list of fallen officers this week at a memorial in Washington, D.C. A total of 282 officers will be added to the Memorial this year for National Police Week. The names include...
MGHC's May 18 Class Is "Supporting Wildlife In Our Yards"
The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, in association with the University of Tennessee Extension, continues their Third Saturday Free Gardening Classes this Saturday at 10 a.m. with “Supporting Wildlife in Our Yards,” presented by Master Gardeners Laurie Dworak and Diane Shelly. MGHC’s Third Saturday Gardening Classes take place...
People, Goods, Energy, Data: This Year’s CO.MOBILITY Summit
Sustainable mobility is defined as - quote - “the future-forward movement of people, goods, energy and data.”. That concept is at the heart of the CO.MOBILITY Summit, launched last year - hosted by The Company Lab, or CO.LAB, here on our campus: the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Next...
Photos from our area of the Northern Lights this weekend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – People in our area were treated to a rare showing of the northern lights this weekend. The lights were scene as far south as Alabama and the Atlanta area. The rare sighting was caused by an unusually large solar storm arriving on earth Friday night. It...
HCA taps CEO for Tennessee hospital
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Parkridge Health System, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has tapped Caroline Burris as CEO for its Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga. Prior to her new role, Ms. Burris served as COO and ethics and compliance officer of HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, according to a Parkridge Health...
City Auditor Says City Finances "Extremely Healthy," But Would Prefer More Reserves
City Auditor Stan Sewell told members of the City Council on Tuesday that city finances are "extremely healthy," but he said he would like to see a city reserve adequeate to cover six months of obligations. He said the city currently with its $129 million in unrestricted savings is at...
James Williams Joins CHI Memorial As Chief Operating Officer
CHI Memorial announced James P. Williams as its new chief operating officer. With more than 20 years of experience in health care leadership, Mr. Williams brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the health system. In his previous role as chief administrative officer at Rochester Regional Health, Mr. Williams...
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