Law and Order April 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-003721 -5800 BLK Ringgold Road– Burglary – Police responded to the listed address after the owner arrived to find a rear entry glass door shattered. Inside several doors were breached, a few items were relocated, and a bookbag was emptied onto the floor of one of the rooms with a 9mm firearm missing...
VIDEO: Marion County Commission Meeting – Apr. 27, 2026
Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for April 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Developer addresses Bend progress, communication concerns with council members
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the Chattanooga Lookouts begin their second homestand at Erlanger Park, some are raising questions about a long discussed development. The Bend is planned to be the anchor for the Chattanooga Westside featuring a mix of residential, retail, and entertainment options. The project broke ground in April...
Racing the River: Inside Chattanooga’s 31-Mile Chattajack Challenge
Before the first light touches the water, Ross's Landing already buzzes with energy. Paddles clatter, racers line up ready to launch their boards & kayaks, and anticipation ripples through the crowd. The still morning air gives way to splashing paddles and cheers as one after another launches into the Tennessee River Gorge. From the starting line at Ross's Landing, racers power through 31 exhilarating miles...
City of Cleveland dedicates new fire engine for Station 5
CLEVELAND — The City of Cleveland has officially dedicated a new fire engine to serve the Candies Creek area from Fire Station 5. They say the new apparatus, Engine 5, is a Pierce Enforcer equipped with a 515-horsepower Paccar engine and a 2,000-gallon-per-minute pump. “Today we don’t just place...
If These Walls Could Talk: UTC’s Iconic 540 McCallie Building At Houston Street
The large mid-century office building clad in striking red granite and grey limestone at the corner of Houston Street and McCallie Avenue has an unassuming name but an interesting past. 540 McCallie, as it is known today, became a part of UTC's campus in 2013, though it was originally constructed...
Chattanooga council members question ‘fairness’ of first-time homebuyer assistance program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Some Chattanooga city council members raised questions Tuesday night about a new program that is intended to help families afford housing in the city. The city says one of the largest barriers to entry for homeownership is the down-payment. A new program looks to help people...
Safety checkpoint leads to drug arrests
SCOTTSBORO — Two individuals have been arrested after a safety checkpoint at AL Highway 79 and County Road 23. According to the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD), on April 27, 2026, officers were conducting a safety checkpoint when a vehicle approached the checkpoint with improper equipment, so the driver was asked to pull the vehicle to the side.
Big bass equals big money: Giant Bass Open returns to Chickamauga this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — For the 4th year in a row, the Bill Dance Giant Bass Open tournament comes to Chickamauga Lake this weekend (May 2-3, 2026). This is a bass tournament with a couple of twists. First, it is for amateurs only. Professional fishing guides or professional tournament anglers are not allowed. Secondly, rather than prizes for the highest cumulative weight, this is a...
Officers to not face charges in death of suspect on Highway 58
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Officers will not face charges in a shooting last July on Highway 58. Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp confirmed to News 12 that she is not pressing charges in the death of Erick Roberson. Roberson was killed by Chattanooga Police Officers and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies...
