Law and Order Jan. 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-000277 – 1500 BLK McDonald Road – Suspicious Person – Police were informed of a homeless male sleeping in the parking lot and were requested by the manager to trespass the subject. The subject was identified and informed that he was...
Birchwood subdivision approved to go to next step despite objections
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A hotly debated proposal in rural northern Hamilton County is moving forward. The Windy Ridge Subdivision would be up to 300 new homes off of Eldridge Road in Birchwood. That road is currently only one lane in most spots, being only 7 feet wide, along with...
Pet of the Week: Detective MooMoo!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Detective MooMoo!. Detective MooMoo is hot on the trail of her greatest mystery yet—finding her forever family!. Nearly 5 years old and weighing in at 52 pounds, this lovable...
GDOT Completes Five Major Projects in NWGA
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) recently finished five five major projects in Northwest Georgia and opened them to traffic. Contracts for the projects totaled more than $51 million, with the largest project being the Villa Rica Bypass in Carroll County. The $26.8 million project was built between State...
Local Gas Prices Fall Just Over Thirteen Cents A Gallon Over The Past Week
Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have fallen 13.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.33/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 18.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 25.4 cents per gallon lower than a year...
Jeff Eversole to Host Informal Meetings with Residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hamilton County District 10 Commissioner Jeff Eversole will host a series of informal “Coffee with the Commish” events throughout January. These meetings will offer residents the opportunity to meet informally, share their perspectives and discuss issues impacting their families and community,...
Bullet points: Chattanooga sees sharp drop in homicides, shootings in 2025, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A year that began with worry is ending with relief for many families across Chattanooga. New data from the Chattanooga Police Department shows a steep decline in deadly and non-fatal gun violence in 2025. It's a shift experts say is striking, even as some victims’ advocates...
Chattanooga Police Department honors sergeant’s retirement after 29 years of service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department marked the retirement of Sergeant Craw on January 10, recognizing his nearly three decades of service to the department and the community. During his 29-year career, Sgt. Craw served in multiple roles and became a well-respected member of the agency. Department...
Increased ICE enforcement in Tennessee drives construction worker shortages
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hard hats remain at construction sites across Chattanooga, but some of the workers who wear them do not, as increased immigration enforcement creates ripple effects throughout the construction industry. Construction experts say fear of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity is keeping...
Hilltop Drive extension no longer being pursued
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp’s office plans to divert money from a planned Ooltewah road project. This would have paralleled I-75 between Hunter Road and Volkswagen Drive, and was designed to alleviate traffic in that area along with opening up potential development along the road. The...
