Soddy-Daisy woman convicted in Chattanooga officer’s death has parole hearing Wednesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A woman serving an 11-year sentence for the hit-and-run death of a Chattanooga police officer asked the state parole board to lighten her sentence on Wednesday. But one board member said if it was up to her, Janet Hinds would not get parole. Other Tennessee Board...
Chattanooga man charged with assaulting DeKalb County corrections officer
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A federal grand jury in Huntsville has charged a Chattanooga man with assaulting a DeKalb County corrections officer, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. A one-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges 31-year-old Thomas Elliott, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, with forcibly...
Erlanger Park on schedule to open in April as construction milestone reached
Erlanger Park, the future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts, remains on schedule to open this April as construction continues in the South Broad district. The stadium is being built with the support of Erlanger Hospital and five founding partners as part of a broader effort to revitalize the South Broad area.
CommonSpirit says Cigna rejected proposals, prompting out-of-network shift for patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — CommonSpirit Health says they failed to reach a new contract agreement with Cigna, a dispute that could affect in-network access to care for thousands of patients across Tennessee and North Georgia. According to CommonSpirit, negotiations with Cigna to renew its commercial insurance contract have...
Bradley County, TN – Sheriff’s Office Hosts Feb. 9 Blood Drive at Noon in...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Cleveland, Tennessee — A community blood drive is scheduled Monday at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, aiming to boost regional blood supplies and support local hospitals. According to the Bradley...
City of Chattanooga launches pilot community resource hub at East Lake Community Center
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Community Development is preparing to launch the pilot phase of the East Lake Community Center Resource Hub, a new initiative aimed at expanding coordinated, neighborhood-based services for residents. City officials announced that the East Lake Community...
Chattanooga Police Department opens applications for spring 2026 community police academy
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has announced it is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Community Police Academy, a free program designed to give residents an inside look at local law enforcement operations and community policing efforts. Applications opened Monday, February 2, and will...
Chattanooga Zoo reveals names of Tamarin Twins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Zoo has officially announced the winning names for its emperor tamarin twins: Basil and Sage. The two male tamarins were born in October and quickly became favorites among zoo visitors and staff. Shortly after their birth, News 12 received an exclusive behind-the-scenes...
Deputies bust multi-state shoplifting ring after Walmart theft in north Georgia
Whitfield County deputies say they have disrupted a suspected multi-state shoplifting ring after a routine theft investigation at a Walmart led to a major arrest.
Chickamauga mayor’s attorney addresses community questions
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — The Chickamauga City Council held a special meeting Friday at 4 p.m. to consider removing Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office. Council members have not publicly stated their concerns regarding the mayor. After the meeting was postponed, Mayor Deck addressed a crowd...

















