Walker County Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees for Available Pets
Adoption fees are currently being waived for all available animals at the Walker County Animal Shelter as officials ask the community to help find homes for a growing number of dogs and cats. The waived adoption fees are being offered through a partnership with the ASPCA as the shelter continues...
Celebrate Creativity At The SPLASH Summer Youth Arts Festival Saturday At Miller Park
An established annual tradition, the SPLASH Summer Youth Arts Festival continues bringing together families, artists, musicians, and local arts partners and organizations for a free day celebrating creativity and inclusion in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. This family-friendly, free festival will be held on Saturda
More Than Managing an Office
Serving as your East Ridge City Court Clerk for the past 12 years has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. As I ask for your support for another term, I’ve spent time reflecting on what those years have meant—not just to me, but to the community I have been honored to serve.
Chattanooga recycling pilot program showed progress in reducing food waste in landfills
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — With the City of Chattanooga expressing concerns about the landfills in our area potentially reaching capacity, officials say with a new recycling program nearly 98,000 pounds of food waste has been diverted from landfills. "We have about six years left in our current sale. We are...
Walker County Commissioners Postpone Vote on $40 Million FY2027 Budget
The Walker County Board of Commissioners has postponed a vote on the county’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, removing the measure from Thursday night’s agenda and deciding to hold another work session before moving forward. The decision came during the board’s August 6 meeting. Commissioners now have until...
Have you seen Rafael? TBI issues silver alert for missing man out of Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert for a missing man. Rafael Rodriguez Velasquez was last seen Monday, August 9 near Alton Park Boulevard and West 38th Street in Chattanooga. The 71-year-old has gray hair and brown eyes, and is 5'11" tall, and...
ERPD Arrests August 2-8
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from August 2-8. 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.
Haletown Fire and Rescue go through Training
Saturday morning, 8 members of Haletown Fire and Rescue went to Macedonia boat ramp and did some drafting training. It was a refresher course for some members and teaching the new members how to draft. This training is very important in our area. Training helps ensure the firefighters are ready...
Chattanooga man shows up at hospital shot, later charged with attempted murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man faces an attempted murder charge after police say he showed up with a gunshot wound at the hospital shortly after another man was brought in with gun wounds. An arrest report obtained by our newsroom says the Chattanooga Police were notified that Riley...
Locals Swear by These 9 Restaurants Along the Tennessee River
The Tennessee River winds through some of the prettiest parts of the state, and the restaurants along its banks know how to make the most of those views. Whether you’re looking for a casual burger on a dock or a fancy steak dinner with sunset reflections on the water, these spots deliver more than just good food.
