Repeat felon gets 11 years for locking Georgia fast-food staff in freezer
ROME, Ga. - A man with a three-decade criminal history will spend 11 years in federal prison for a 2023 fast-food robbery where he forced employees into a walk-in freezer. Mario Merriweather was sentenced Monday to 132 months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release. Merriweather pleaded guilty in...
Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Local Scam
BRADLEY COUNTY — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is warning locals about a circulating scam that could affect individuals. The BCSO says they have received an increase in reports of scam calls where the caller is posing as a current BCSO employee. In the calls, the scammer...
Tennessee lawmakers push for constitutional right to grow food at home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — State lawmakers in Tennessee are pushing for a resolution to secure the right to grow food at home, a move they describe as a fundamental right. "I don't think anyone should be restricted from growing their own food in their backyard if they choose to do so," said Jose Barbosa, a professor at the...
Charges pending after large fight at Brainerd High School draws heavy law enforcement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Charges are pending after a large fight broke out Monday morning at Brainerd High School, prompting a response from multiple law enforcement agencies. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says the fight happened around 10 a.m. A school resource deputy, school staff, sheriff’s office personnel, and...
Johnny Eagle, WFLI’S long time Manager in the 60’s 70’s and early 80’s, Dies...
Tennessee Radio Hall of Famer Johnny Eagle, Legendary Voice of Chattanooga Radio, Dies at 87. The Chattanooga radio community is mourning the loss of one of its true giants. Johnny Eagle, a Tennessee Radio Hall of Famer and one of the most influential figures in Chattanooga broadcasting history, passed away late...
Rising Costs Slow New Home Construction in Walker County, but 2025 Still Ranks Among...
New home construction in unincorporated Walker County slowed in 2025 as rising construction costs pushed prices higher, but the year still ranked as the third strongest on record for the county. According to the Walker County Planning Office, 244 permits were issued last year for new single-family homes, an 11...
Chattanooga Metro Area Rent Below National Average
Key Takeaways, With Data for Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area:. Rent inflation continues to outpace overall price growth. While the national Consumer Price Index rose 3.0% year-over-year in 2025, shelter costs increased by 3.6%, underscoring the persistent role of rent in driving higher living expenses. Local median...
Railroad Derailment in Bridgeport, AL
A Sequatchie Valley Railroad train partly derailed Saturday afternoon blocking vehicle traffic to and from Battery Hill in Bridgeport. AL, for a short time. Fortunately, the train was north bound, so the train cars were separated at the derailment, which allowed the engine and remaining railcars that did not derail...
UAH Dominates Day Two at Chattanooga Invitational
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. | The UAH softball team continued play at the Chattanooga Invitational on Saturday, earning a doubleheader sweep with an 8–0 shutout of Palm Beach Atlantic in five innings before defeating Ohio Dominican 5–1 in the nightcap. UAH improves to 7-2, while Palm Beach Atlantic falls to...
Karina Dilse earns Dean’s List honor at Lee University
CLEVELAND, TN (Press Release) — Lee University congratulates Karina Dilse of Saipan on earning Dean’s List honors during the Fall 2025 semester. Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00. Congratulations on earning this academic...
