East Ridge police officer involved in serious crash early Tuesday morning
EAST RIDGE, Tn — An East Ridge police officer was involved in a serious crash off of Ringgold Road early Tuesday morning. According to the East Ridge Police Department an erratic driver was spotted southbound on McBrien Road. A few moments later the driver entered the intersection striking his...
Pet of the Week: Goofy!
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Goofy!. Goofy is so eager to learn and please you and already knows sit and is working on “place”. She is very athletic and agile, but is also...
Vehicle Fire During Test Drive in Rossville Destroys Car, Two Escape Uninjured
A routine test drive turned dangerous Sunday when a vehicle caught fire less than a mile from a local dealership, leaving a Rossville woman and her daughter scrambling to escape. Marie Woods had just left the parking lot of M&R Motors after selecting a Volvo she intended to purchase when...
East Ridge man charged with aggravated statutory rape
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — An East Ridge man faces several charges after an investigation into possible sexual contact with a minor. The arrest affidavit says the investigation began on March 7th when an East Ridge police officer took a complaint from an employee with the Dalton Youth Detention Center. The...
Cultural Icon And Folk Songwriting Legend Bob Dylan Returns To Chattanooga
This Friday, April 17th, legendary folk singer-songwriter and cultural icon Bob Dylan will be making his return to Chattanooga, performing songs from his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour at Memorial Auditorium. The entire experience is a cell phone-free one, where attendees will be asked to place their phones in Yondr...
Meet and Greet Set for April 13 in Trenton Featuring Primary Candidates
TRENTON, GA — Residents are invited to attend a Meet and Greet event featuring primary candidates on Monday, April 13. The event will take place at the American Legion Hall, located at 13205 North Main Street in Trenton, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Organizers say several candidates running in upcoming...
Tennessee lawmakers pass tax law change pushed by Hamilton County leaders
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A change asked for by Hamiton County leaders to how tax breaks are approved across Tennessee is now headed to the governor’s desk. Lawmakers passed legislation this week requested by Hamilton County leaders after they found cities could reduce county tax revenue without county approval.
Local road closures that could impact drivers
Several road closures will be taking place that could impact drivers in our area. Details are as follows, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. Thatch Road will remain closed through Thursday, April 30 due to a delay in the delivery of large box culverts. Detour routes will...
Loaded handgun found in 6th-grader’s backpack at Chattanooga Prep Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A loaded handgun was recovered from a 6th grade student’s backpack at Chattanooga Preparatory School Monday morning, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. HCSO says school resource deputies found the gun during a hold status on the school. The juvenile student was taken...
Walden officials and residents join W Road cleanup to tackle roadside litter
With the sun shining, local officials and residents in the city of Walden took to W Road to clean up litter and debris. Walden Mayor Lee Davis says it’s time to change the culture and the way people dispose of their trash. I think it's one of those little...
