DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR MARCH 03, 2026.
**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**. CHARGES: Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer for a Felony Offense;. CHARGE: Cruelty to Child-Cause Excessive Physical/Mental Pain-1st Degree;. TOTAL CHARGES: 1. **CREDIT FOR ARREST DOCUMENTATION AND THE DADE COUNTY...
Suspected Shoplifter Leads Police on 25-Mile Chase Through North Alabama
A suspected shoplifter led law enforcement on a 25-mile chase through several North Alabama communities Saturday morning, allegedly crashing through a drive-thru area, destroying property, and abandoning a truck that later caught fire. According to the Scottsboro Police Department, Michael Lee White, 50, of Tupelo,...
Hamilton County deputy dies in off-duty motorcycle crash Wednesday
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Chattanooga Zoo invites families to annual Hug a Bunny Day
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Chattanooga Police replace expired DUI blood test kits after county DA flags concerns
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A tool right out of the Middle Ages: Made in Tennessee
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Shoplifting suspect’s truck bursts into flames after destructive chase through North Alabama
A suspected shoplifter led multiple agencies on a 25-mile chase through North Alabama Saturday morning, allegedly crashing through a drive-thru, destroying property, and eventually leaving behind a truck that went up in flames. According to the Scottsboro Police Department, 50-year-old Michael Lee White, of Tupelo,...
GA Bonfire Mishap Sends 15 Teens to Hospital
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Movies and TV shows casting in Chattanooga
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Mystical March Market Bringing Whimsical Spring Vibes To Chattanooga
In its fourth annual year, the Mystical March Market, presented by Shop the Market At, will be taking place this Saturday and Sunday, March 7th-8th, at the Chattanooga Choo Choo complex in downtown Chattanooga. The market is designed to be a more whimsical spring market featuring arts, crafts, food trucks,...
