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Chattanooga Zoo Celebrates Birth Of First Red Panda Cub In Eight Years
On June 11, Saffron the red panda successfully gave birth to the first red panda cub born at Chattanooga Zoo in eight years. The healthy newborn male is the first offspring of both Saffron and her mate Avi who was the last red panda born in Chattanooga. “Saffron has been...
Outdoor Notes: Conservation raffle tickets on sale now
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) has put together 10 prize packages totaling more than $290,000 for the 2024 Wildlife Conservation Raffle. Proceeds from the raffle fund important conservation projects like public land acquisition and habitat management. A new prize this year is a Caymas CX bass boat, valued at $80,000. Returning is a $50,000 voucher, which can be applied to a new vehicle from any Mid-South Ford dealership, and an Oliver travel trailer valued at $90,500. ...
Tennessee Supreme court suspends Montgomery County attorney for practicing law illegally
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Supreme court suspended a Montgomery County attorney for practicing law with a suspended license. In January 2020, Clarksville attorney Colleen Ann Hyder did not pay her professional privilege tax and continued representing clients which is against Tennessee law. Licensed attorneys are required...
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton attends Whisper Aero ribbon cutting
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster, Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford and House Speaker Cameron Sexton joined Whisper Aero Co-founders, Mark Moore and Ian Villa, for the official ribbon cutting of Whisper Aero’s Flight Test Center. Construction on the 8,000 square foot hangar at the Crossville Memorial Airport began last July. The new facility was made possible through a $1.2 million appropriation from the State of Tennessee and features a high bay area for testing and office space for onsite engineering.
Woman charged with vehicular homicide after fatal wreck
EVENSVILLE — One person was killed and another seriously injured in a wreck on Evensville Mountain Road on Saturday, according to law enforcement officials. The fatal accident occurred on Liberty Hill Road at around noon, and the status of the person who was seriously injured was unavailable as of press time Thursday. Candice Marie Ray was arrested after the fatal wreck and was charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication, resisting...
Soddy Daisy Man Arrested, Charged in 2020 Homicide
HAMILTON COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside the 12th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Soddy Daisy Police Department, and the Dayton Police Department, have arrested and charged a man in connection with a 2020 homicide.
Housing authority commissioner retires after nearly 30 years of service
DAYTON — After nearly three decades of dedicated service to the community at the Dayton Housing Authority, commissioner James Cunnyngham announced his retirement to the board. “With gratitude and appreciation, we commemorate the remarkable tenure of commissioner Cunnyngham, whose commitment has left a mark on our Housing Authority,” housing authority officials said. “Throughout his 27-years on the Dayton Housing Authority Board, commissioner Cunnyngham has been a advocate for progress and...
Candidates Backus, Ragan, Scarbrough field questions on issues at Oak Ridge forum
When asked why he is challenging Tennessee Rep. John Ragan in the Anderson County Republican Primary on Aug. 1, Rick Scarbrough, former Clinton police chief, had a simple answer. “I’m an ‘Anderson County first’ person,” he said. “I’ll listen to the community and then take action to form coalitions to...
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