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Clergy defend Murphy in front of district attorney’s office as Wamp responds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Fireworks popped off inside of the Hamilton County Courts Building Monday morning. Last week’s resignation and indictment of former Chattanooga police chief Celeste Murphy caused a group of African-American clergy to come out to defend her. That group of black clergy chose to set up their...
ERPD Arrests June 30-July 2
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 30-July 2. 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.
ArtsBuild Awards $563,000 In Mission Support Grants To 23 Local Nonprofits
ArtsBuild is celebrating its 55th anniversary of amplifying the arts in Greater Chattanooga with the momentous achievement of awarding $563 million in mission support grants to 23 nonprofits dedicated to providing art programs and fostering vibrant arts communities within Chattanooga and Hamilton County. The grants, supported by individual donors to...
Black clergy and DA clash in racially charged Tennessee rally over police chief's prosecution
A group of Black clergy members held a rally on Monday, claiming that criminal charges against the now resigned Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy are motivated by race — but the local district attorney shot back at them moments later, accusing them of playing the race card and not really caring about Black lives.
Weekly Road Construction Report
BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 at Paul Huff Parkway Interchange modifications: During this reporting period, the contractor will be performing concrete paving on the right shoulder of the I-75 NB off ramp at Paul Huff Parkway. This work will take place behind concrete barrier rail. Right Shoulder of Northbound entrance ramp to I-75, the contractor will be performing grading operations in preparation of concrete paving. Intermittent lane closures on Paul Huff Parkway for construction of Northbound entrance ramp to I-75. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and use caution in the work zone.
County Commission OKs $1,051,451,689 Budget; County Gets Extra $2 Million From State For Forensics Center
The County Commission on Wednesday for the first time approved a budget that tops $1 billion. The final figure is $1,051,451,689. The budget does not include a property tax increase. Commission Chairman Jeff Eversole cautioned that steps need to be taken now to avoid a tax increase in the future....
ERPD Arrests June 26-29
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 26-29. 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.
Hamilton County Democratic Party host candidates for debate forum
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Democratic Party held their candidate forum this Saturday at the Chattanooga Public Library. The event featured not only local Hamilton County candidates, but also ones from across the state. “I think it was an outstanding gathering of people sharing ideas and concepts...
CFD’s Special Operations Division responds to ammonia spill which led to the evacuation of several homes
Chattanooga, TN – An anhydrous ammonia spill at Mount Vernon Mills late Wednesday night led to the evacuation of several homes. The incident occurred around 10 PM on June 26, 2024, when a tanker began leaking on Fourth Street. The Trion Fire Department quickly requested additional assistance to contain...
2024 Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair Returns With Headliner Larry Fleet Over Veterans Day Weekend
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, alongside community leaders, on Tuesday announced the reimagined Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair will return for a second year at the historic McDonald Farm over Veterans Day weekend. Last year’s debut of the new-era County Fair brought more than 40,000 visitors to the breathtaking 2,100-acre farm in Sale Creek and is back this fall with a mix of old favorites, new additions and fun for fairgoers of all ages.
Latest Bradley County Arrest Report
Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report. (If your case is dismissed, just email us your name and date we ran it and we will promptly take off. Email to news@chattanoogan.com ) ALACAMANITROH, ... more. A man, 35, was shot on Ocoee Street Saturday evening. Chattanooga Police responded at...
Missing Indiana Woman Tara Acuff Found Safe in Hamilton County, Tennessee
An extensive search for Tara Acuff, the 44-year-old Indiana woman who was reported missing after she was last seen in Clarksville, Tennessee, has ended with her safe discovery in Hamilton County. WKRN detailed that Acuff had disappeared over the weekend, igniting concerns from local authorities and her family. Acuff, who was in town for a family reunion, was seen leaving the Country Inn and Suites on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. She was dressed in an orange dress paired with a wide-brimmed hat and seen departing in a small, dark-colored, two-door pickup truck, which raised questions about her whereabouts.
Former Atlanta deputy chief and first female Chattanooga police chief indicted
ATLANTA - A former deputy chief for Atlanta Police Department and first female chief for Chattanooga Police Department is facing multiple charges following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, according to the Nashville Tennessean. TBI investigators began looking into Celeste Murphy, a 25-year law enforcement veteran, in April...
Shelby County Attorney's Office hires counsel to proceed with efforts to oust Wanda Halbert
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This story will be updated. The Shelby County Attorney's Office has retained an attorney to proceed with the case to oust Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert, the attorney's office confirmed Friday. Chief Litigation Attorney for the Shelby County Attorney's Office Lee Whitwell confirmed that he retained...
East Ridge Offices Closed In Observance Of Independence Day July 4
East Ridge offices and library will be closed on Thursday in observance of Independence Day. For those with trash service on Thursday, those will be collected on Wednesday. Place trash ... more. 7/1/2024. New vehicle sales in Hamilton County dropped in June to 1,045, and used vehicle sales dropped to...
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