Principal at Grace Baptist Academy resigns for ‘personal reasons,’ school tells parents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Grace Baptist Academy has notified parents that Upper School Principal Ron Gleaves has resigned. An email to parents says Gleaves tendered his resignation, effective immediately, on Monday after meeting with Headmaster Matt Pollock and the school's pastor. Pollock's email states:. Due to his...
Faith-based schools in Chattanooga area re-evaluate safety plans after MN shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — In the wake of Wednesday's deadly shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, faith-based private schools in the Chattanooga area are now re-evaluating their security measures. Although a 2023 law signed by Governor Bill Lee just days after a shooting at Covenant, a faith-based school in...
Chattanooga police arrest suspect in deadly Brainerd Road shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga police have arrested a suspect in a deadly shooting that happened on Brainerd Road earlier this month. The victim, a 29-year-old man, was shot early on August 17, 2025, around 4 a.m. Officers found him with life-threatening injuries and he was taken to a hospital,...
Families advocate for pay raises as Chattanooga firefighter turnover linked to low wages
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — As he took command after being sworn in on Thursday, Chattanooga's newest fire chief is now a part of ongoing discussions about increasing salaries for the city's first responders. Chattanooga's City Council is getting ready to vote on Mayor Tim Kelly's proposed tax plan, which includes...
9-year-old from Chattanooga is nationally ranked, and just getting started
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Diamond had the chance to sit down with none other than Robert Todd IV, currently ranked #7 in the nation among 9-year-old track athletes!. At just nine years old, Robert is already turning heads in the world of youth track & field with his speed, focus, and determination. His drive on the track...
Woman found guilty of 2024 Jackson County negligent homicide while driving under the influence
A Bridgeport woman was convicted on Tuesday for killing a woman in 2024 while driving under the influence.
Hearn enjoys cooking for family
Halli Hearn, 16, moved to Neshoba County from Chattanooga three months ago, and she’s already settled into the kitchen. Hearn, a 10th grader at Neshoba Central, began cooking when she was 10 years old with the help of her mother, Amie Austin, who grew up here. “I learned from...
Pastor with ties to Chattanooga dies in cycling accident in Alcoa Tuesday
ALCOA, Tenn. — A pastor with ties to the Chattanooga died in a cycling accident in Alcoa Tuesday, according to police. The Alcoa Police Department says the crash happened around 7:54 a.m. on East Hunt Road at North Wright Road. Police say a cyclist, Rowland Buck, collided with an...
2025 Medal Of Honor Celebration Is Coming To Chattanooga This September
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry, U.S. Army (Ret.) is one of roughly 40 Medal of Honor recipients that are expected to attend the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration. Petry was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2011 for his heroic actions in Afghanistan on May 26, 2008, when he risked his life to save fellow Rangers by throwing...
Chattanooga CNG trucks promote literacy with Dolly Parton library QR codes for free books
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Director of the Solid Waste Division put it simply: there's really no better time for this kind of collaboration—and they're not wrong. We need to make sure that children are ready. You know, before they start school. We don't want them to start school and then have them being introduced to...