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Guardrails being Installed on Belvoir ‘S’ Curves

May 13, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The City of East Ridge advises residents and motorists of planned roadway safety improvements scheduled to take place on Thursday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Belvoir Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Belvoir Circle. This work includes the installation of approximately 400 linear feet of guardrail along the northbound shoulder of […]

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McClendon Urges City Council to Value Residents over Commercial Expansion

May 13, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council will vote on the rezoning request for Swope Drive.  Over the last week, I’ve heard from residents who have lived in East Ridge for 10, 20, and even 47 years. They are frustrated, disappointed, and honestly feel betrayed. Betrayed by the feeling that residents come second to business […]

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Dean Warns of Scam

May 12, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk Vince Dean is warning citizens about yet another scam targeting those incarcerated and their family members. “I was advised this morning, by one of the Sessions Court judges that defendants are saying that they, and in some cases their family members, are being contacted by a company claiming to be […]

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CPD Investigating Grove Street Shooting

May 12, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Monday, at 5:59 p.m., Chattanooga Police officers were dispatched to a person shot in the 1200 block of Grove Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year-old male victim with non-fatal gunshot wounds. Hamilton County EMS transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. CPD Homicide and Crime Scene responded to investigate and secure […]

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HCSO Investigating Threats Made to Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts

May 11, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Monday morning,  a call to the Hamilton County 911 Communications District reporting an active threat at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts prompted a large-scale law enforcement response. The school’s assigned Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office school resource deputy immediately assessed the situation and determined there was no credible threat. The origin of the […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Red Wolves Get Home Win

May 10, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga Red Wolves claimed a decisive 4-1 victory over Sarasota Paradise, Saturday evening at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL Cup Tournament action. The Wolves will try to keep the momentum going next Saturday, as they host Birmingham Legion.  The tension before the game was palpable as the shadow of three successive losses weighed on […]

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TBI Investigating CPD Officer-Involved Shooting

May 8, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Friday at approximately 10:30 a.m. Chattanooga Police responded to a domestic assault call between two parties. Officers spoke with one involved party. Police located the other party soon after in a parking lot in the 3200 block of Kellys Ferry Road. At approximately 11:40 a.m. shots were fired leaving one man dead. No officers […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Red Wolves Fall to Boise on the Road

May 5, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga Red Wolves fell to AC Boise, 2-1, in a USL League One match on the road on Saturday.  The Red Wolves will try to get back into the win column this Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium as it hosts Sarasota. Boise set the tone early in the 2nd minute with a powerful corner […]

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‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Drive on for May 9

May 5, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, […]

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TBI Investigating CPD Officer-Involved Shooting

May 4, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

  On Saturday  night at approximately 9:40, Chattanooga Police responded to a possible hostage situation call in the 2200 block of E 27th Street Ct. The caller reported a suspect on the second floor of an apartment complex who was reportedly armed and claiming to hold a hostage. When the first officers arrived, they located […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

CPD Investigating Hwy. 58 Homicide

May 4, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 1:00 am Sunday in the 4600 block of Hwy 58. Officers responded to a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Officers attempted life-saving measures before EMS transported the victim to a local hospital, […]

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Roadwork Slated for S. Mack Smith

May 3, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

  The City of East Ridge advises residents and motorists of planned roadway safety improvements scheduled to begin Wednesday, May 6, weather permitting, after 9:00 am on S. Mack Smith Road. This work is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety, traffic flow, and overall transportation infrastructure throughout East Ridge. Improvements are […]

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HCSO Narcotics Unit Seizes Large Amount of Illegal Drugs, 2 Arrested

May 1, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Recently, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 75. As a result of this stop, deputies recovered approximately six ounces of fentanyl and two ounces of methamphetamine. The driver and passenger, identified as Garry Brown and Justin Binford, were both taken into custody and booked on narcotics charges. A […]

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FOP Endorses Dean in Criminal Court Clerk Campaign

April 30, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Fraternal Order of Police Rock City Lodge 22 is officially endorsing Vince Dean in the race for Criminal Court Clerk.  Dean is being challenged in the May 5th primary election, as well as in the August 6th general election.  A statement released by the Lodge stated, “The Fraternal Order of Police Rock City Lodge […]

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HCSO Arrests Woman for First-Degree Premeditated Murder

April 29, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Wednesday, April 29, HCSO Criminal Investigations Unit Detectives took Sharon Wilson into custody following their intensive investigation into a fatal residential fire that happened on January 7, 2026. It was determined during the investigation that Wilson intentionally set her residence on fire, resulting in the death of her husband, Michael Wilson. Detectives presented the […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

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