Grundy County deputies locate missing man Friday night
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — UPDATE:. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office says Stephen Ray Needham has been located. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing 28-year-old man, Stephen Ray Needham. Needham was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt and...
Right place, right time: Chattanooga Public Works driver rescues woman from overturned SUV
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A Chattanooga city worker is getting recognized after stepping in to help a driver trapped in a crashed vehicle. Chattanooga Public Works officials say Jermaine Blackstock came across a rollover crash on East 3rd Street the morning of March 18 while driving his route. Blackstock, a...
Kratom law named after Chattanooga man now headed to governor’s desk
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A bill named after a Chattanooga man who died after using kratom is heading to Governor Bill Lee's desk. Lawmakers in the Tennessee House passed “Matthew Davenport’s Law” Tuesday, a measure that would ban the use, sale and distribution of kratom across the state.
200 T-Mobile workers in Chattanooga to soon lose jobs, state filing shows
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Hundreds of T-Mobile workers in Chattanooga will lose their jobs this summer, according to a state filing posted online Thursday. T-Mobile says plans to lay off 200 workers at its customer service center on Customer Delight Drive, according to its filing with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development:
Tonetta Carlisle, at age 15, has been missing from Chattanooga, Tennessee since her 1989...
Tonetta Yvette Carlisle has been missing from Chattanooga, Tennessee (Hamilton County), since March 15, 1989. Her photo above is age-progressed to 45 years, although she would be 52 now. Tonetta was kidnapped on her way home from school. She was only 15 years old and was a freshman at City High School (Chattanooga High) when she disappeared.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Ooltewah — From Ducks to a Found Bike
Looking for something free around Ooltewah? This week’s local listings include a few unique finds — from friendly farm animals to a found bike waiting to be reunited with its owner.
25 Years On, Enterprise South Industrial Park Still Driving Chattanooga’sEconomy
Twenty-five years ago, Chattanooga made a bold bet on its future. What was once the site of a World War II-era Army ammunition plant was transformed into a modern industrial hub with global aspirations. That vision became Enterprise South Industrial Park, a 6,000-acre site in northeast Chattanooga designed to attract major employers, create jobs, and reshape the regional economy. Today, it’s...
Walker County Coroner Establishes New Office at Health Department
Walker County Coroner Billy Sims is now operating from a new location, giving the office expanded capabilities and improved service for local families. Sims and his team have moved into the northeastern corner of the Walker County Health Department building on Villanow Street in LaFayette. The updated space includes dedicated office areas as well as a refrigerated morgue, allowing families to view their loved...
Community-Oriented Glass Street Block Party Returns For Third Annual Celebration
On Saturday, April 18th, the Glass Street Block Party returns to take over the Glass Street corridor in downtown Chattanooga for its third annual community event, which is focused on strengthening community ties, highlighting Black-owned businesses, celebrating the culture of Glass Street, and bringing people together for a night of free neighborhood fun.
ERPD Arrests April 12-15
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 12-15. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
