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Window tint violation leads to narcotics arrest
DAYTON — A Rhea County Woman was arrested on Wednesday July 24, 2024, for multiple violations including drug and narcotic charges, driving with a suspended license and illegal window tint. Based on the arrest report on file at the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department (RSCD), Brittany Smith was involved in a traffic stop conducted by RSCD Deputy Thomas Wilson. According to Wilson, he observed a silver Ford Explorer traveling west on...
Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns for night two with ‘Christmas in July’ theme
JACKSON, Tenn. — It’s night two of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant, and Thursday night’s theme was Christmas in July. “They decided to change it up every night. So each night there will be a different theme and I’ve never seen so many people excited about a different theme,” said Lashonda Williams with the Miss Volunteer Pageants.
Christina Hall Claims Husband Josh Made Shady Financial Moves the Day After She Told Him She Wanted a Divorce
The HGTV star filed documents on Wednesday claiming Josh changed the bank account receiving "over $35,000" in payments from her Tennessee rental properties to his own
Local teen anglers gearing up for nationals
DAYTON — Recent Cherokee graduates Jacob Berryhill and Isaac Chandler are gearing up for the granddaddy of high school fishing tournaments — and they won’t have to travel too far to compete in it. For the second time, Chickamauga Lake will welcome some of the best youth anglers from across the country to compete in the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Bill Dance Signature Lakes and the Bassmaster Junior National Championship. ...
Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial slurs At Black Kids
This month alone, the streets of Nashville have seen multiple Nazi marches involving angry white men carrying Confederate flags, upside-down American flags and swastika flags. The post Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial slurs At Black Kids appeared first on NewsOne. The post Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial slurs At Black Kids appeared first on Black America Web.
Collins and Jenkins lead Day 1 at Junior Championship
DAYTON, Tenn. — William Collins and Kyler Jenkins from Soddy Daisy Junior High bass team took advantage of their home-field advantage at the Bassmaster Junior National Championship at Chickamauga Lake by catching a three-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 4 ounces to take the Day 1 lead. The High Country...
Garrett Bass Slayers at The 2024 Bassmaster National Championships
The Garrett Bass Slayers, a local competitive High School & Junior Bass Fishing team qualified 4 Teams of 2 Anglers to go to the 2024 Bassmaster National Championships on Chickamauga Lake in Dayton, TN. Hundreds of the top young anglers from across the country will descend on eastern Tennessee. The...
County hires new director of tourism
Rhea County government recently announced the hiring of Rhea County Department of Tourism Director Alex Meagan Fine. Fine was hired in June 2024, Rhea County Executive Jim Vincent said, and will be responsible for promoting Rhea County and drawing tourists to the area. Fine said that she aims to have a positive impact on Rhea County and as part of her job will develop materials that will draw visitors to...
Local Leaders Reveal The Future Of The Downtown Riverfront Parks
Over the past year, thousands of residents have shared their hopes and desires for the Riverfront Parks, the collection of greenspaces, including Ross’ Landing, that runs between the Tennessee River and Riverfront Parkway near the Aquarium. Through an extensive community-wide planning process, the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County,...
Chattamatters Launches Nonpartisan Voter Guide Ahead Of Aug. 1 Elections
At a time when the presidential election is receiving most of the attention, Chattamatters, an online guide to civic life and community in Hamilton County created by The Enterprise Center, has launched a nonpartisan Voter Guide to increase voter awareness and turnout for the August 1, 2024 election. The site...
'Supposed to be getting food:' Armed Chattanooga teen faces charges after late-night chase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga 17-year-old who had permission from his mom to drive the family car to go on a food run now faces more than a half dozen charges. Deputies used a stun gun on the suspect shortly after he bolted from his car, following a low-speed chase.
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