Walker County to Begin Five-Year Comprehensive Plan Update
Walker County officials are beginning the process of updating the county’s Joint Comprehensive Plan, as required under planning rules established by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The update is part of a full five-year review of the plan, which serves as a long-range guide for growth, development, and...
Chattanooga vets weigh in on a new study that says you could be neglecting...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A new study says you could be neglecting your pet’s health if you wait too long to go to the vet. Veterinary professionals from around the world gathered at the North American Veterinary Community’s largest conference to shine a light on conversations about your pet that might be overlooked.
Court sets April hearing as convicted Chattanooga murderer Jason Chen seeks new trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — He stabbed a woman to death, stuffed her body in a suitcase and left that suitcase on the banks of the Tennessee River. Now, the man convicted of Jasmine Pace's brutal murder, who's now serving a life sentence for that crime, is asking the court for another chance at acquital.
Walnut Street Bridge renovation update: Sandblasts, sealing & an Alaskan cedar swap
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Crews continue making visible progress on the months long renovation of Chattanooga’s Walnut Street Bridge, with city officials saying the project remains on track for a September reopening despite minor delays tied to structural repairs. Brian Smith, communications and marketing manager for...
Man leads Hamilton County deputies on chase with woman in passenger seat Wednesday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A pursuit in Hamilton County ended with a crash and multiple charges for the driver Wednesday afternoon, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say that around 1 p.m., they observed a vehicle committing several traffic violations in the 9000 block of Apison...
Your money: Contractor errors, COVID-19 blamed for Chickamauga Lock delays, extra costs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The replacement of the Chickamauga Lock is taking longer and costing more than originally expected. Now, we have a clearer picture why. The office of Congressman Chuck Fleischmann told our newsroom on Tuesday that a combination of contractor mistakes and pandemic-era hurdles are responsible for...
Law and Order Feb. 4
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-001047 – 5300 BLK Connell Street – Disorder/Arrest – Officers responded to this location after the caller reported that her neighbor was on her porch with a gun in his mouth. It was determined that her neighbor was upset about contact with...
9 Quiet Tennessee Restaurants That Always Hit The Spot
In Tennessee, some of the most important restaurants are the ones that quietly fit into everyday life without... Keep Reading this Post Here → 9 Quiet Tennessee Restaurants That Always Hit The Spot
CommonSpirit, Cigna go out of network in Tennessee, Georgia
CommonSpirit Health’s Tennessee and Georgia facilities (formerly CHI Memorial), went out of network with Cigna Healthcare on Feb. 1. The network split affects individuals covered by Cigna’s commercial Open Access Plus PPO and its narrower-network Local Plus plan. The affected CommonSpirit facilities include three...
Seniors Targeted in Romance Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As Valentine’s Day approaches, new national research from AARP reveals a significant digital threat to older Americans. Nearly one in ten adults aged 50 and older have been targeted by an online romantic connection who ultimately asked for money or promoted a cryptocurrency investment.

















