Heads up: Railroad work to close several Chattanooga roads next week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Drivers should prepare for traffic delays as Norfolk Southern Railroad closes several Chattanooga railroad crossings for maintenance over the next week. The City of Chattanooga's Transportation Division says the work is expected to have a major impact on traffic because several grade crossings will
Flock cameras spread across Chattanooga area as debate about surveillance grows
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — As debate continues nationwide over the use of Flock cameras, questions are growing in the Chattanooga area about where the devices are installed and which law enforcement agencies are using them. Flock cameras are AI-powered license plate readers made by Flock Safety. The company says the...
Fire destroys Catoosa County commercial building housing three businesses
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — Firefighters in Catoosa County spent Wednesday afternoon battling a blaze that destroyed a commercial building housing three businesses. Catoosa County Government says 911 callers reported the fire around 1:30 p.m. on Stubby Lane. Crews from Catoosa County Fire Department stations 1, 3, 6, 7 and..
Clean Currents challenge: Cut school lunch waste with simple reusable swaps
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — As students get ready to head back to class, environmental groups are encouraging families to think about something beyond school supplies: what's inside the lunch box. This month's Clean Currents challenge focuses on reducing the waste created by school lunches by using reusable containers, utensi
Tennessee River 600 Moves Through Chickamauga Lock
CHICKAMAUGA LOCK–Participants in the 30th annual Tennessee River 600 traveled through the Chickamauga Lock on their 600-mile journey along the Tennessee River Tuesday. Celebrating 30 years on the water, the Tennessee River 600 is an annual personal watercraft (PWC) tour and charity ride that brings participants togethe
Chattanooga City Council delays vote on proposed committee overhaul after tense debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A sweeping proposal to change how the Chattanooga City Council does its work was put on hold Tuesday night after an intense back-and-forth discussion among some members. The proposal would create six standing committees and require most legislation to be reviewed by a committee before it...
Driver of Chattanooga deadly bus crash arrested in Nashville
Johnthony Walker, 34, is facing seven charges for assaulting a woman and her child at an apartment on West Trinity Lane on Thursday, July 23.
Two Delta planes involved in near miss at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
The FAA is investigating a near miss between two Delta Air Lines flights at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport.
Birchwood landfill aims to stretch capacity up to 52 more years, expand services
HARRISON, Tenn. — The City of Chattanooga is working on a new plan to offset landfill capacity concerns over the next few decades. On Tuesday city council members toured the Birchwood landfill, where officials hope to expand services to residents in just over a year. Right now sanitation leaders...
WKND Wrap: Results From Mountain Lakes Tri, Hotter ‘n Hell and More
GUNTERSVILLE — Quinn McCurry of Birmingham took top honors in the Olympic division by more than two minutes at the Mountain Lakes Triathlon on July 25. McCurry, 16, finished in 2:20:14 to nab gold. He combined a swim of 16:35, bike of 1:24:14 and run of 37:13 with transitions of 1:18 and :51.
