Hundreds of hours and 10 lives found: K-9 Ferro’s retirement leaves big pawprints
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — After more than 6 years on the job, K-9 Ferro has retired from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, ending a career that included hundreds of hours assisting local law enforcement and helping locate missing people. Ferro served as a dual-purpose narcotics K-9 alongside his...
Morning Earthquake Rattles Eastern Tennessee
An early morning earthquake rattled eastern Tennessee today, striking half-way between Chattanooga and Knoxville. According to USGS, at 6:50 am today near Tellico Village from a depth of 11.2 km, a weak magnitude 1.9 earthquake struck. The earthquake was too weak to create any damage or injuries. The volume of earthquakes continue to increase in Tennessee year over year.
Students prank Georgia principal with fake cafeteria fight on his birthday
Bobby Davis thought he would have to break up a fight in the cafeteria, but instead, the Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe principal received a heartwarming surprise.
Hamilton County reports 89 overdose deaths as advocates take outreach to streets
What percentage of deaths in Hamilton County involved fentanyl?. What resources were provided during the East 11th Street outreach?. With 89 overdose-related deaths reported in Hamilton County through September, recovery advocates are taking their message to the streets, distributing life-saving resources and working to connect people with treatment and support.
Abe Partridge’s 403rd Freakout Comes To Chattanooga This Friday
If you love concerts with screaming guitar solos, glittery leotards, and flashy stage pyrotechnics then Abe Partridge will probably disappoint you. If, however, you’re into slow country songs with elaborate sci-fi narratives and metaphysical musings, then Abe Partridge is just what you’ve been waiting for. Abe returns to...
Marion County Authorities Waiting on Wanted Man from Europe
In August of 2025, Nichita Petruleac entered the United States from the European country of Moldova and assumed the false identity of Felix Lemmens using a fraudulent Belgian passport. While in the United States, Petruleac used this identity to open bank accounts in North Carolina, establish a fictitious business called La Bahia Auto Sales LLC, and create fake websites used to sell classic cars. Using the “classic car scam,” Petruleac allegedly defrauded dozens of victims across the United State
ERPD Arrests Oct. 4-10
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 4-10. 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.
Fire displaces residents at Chattanooga apartment complex, witnesses say one injured
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A fire broke out the night of Friday, October 9th at an apartment complex on East Brainerd Road, damaging around 20 apartments and displacing residents as crews worked to contain the flames. The fire was reported shortly after 8 p.m. at 6574 East Brainerd Road, according...
25th Annual Chattanooga Oktoberfest Returns To The Pavilion Next Weekend
The Chattanooga Market will present its 25th annual Chattanooga Oktoberfest with a 2-day festival on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th. The weekend is a celebration that is uniquely Chattanoogan and includes lively German accents, bringing back thousands of Chattanooga Oktoberfest fans each year. It’s a chance to dress up in German costume—kids and adults alike—and chicken dance the day (or evening) away while enjoying the season’s first brat or German beer.
Pioneers Get Big Win on Senior Night
East Ridge defeated Signal Mountain 40-29, Friday at Shanks Field/Raymond James Stadium in a Region 3-4A contest. The win moved the Pioneers to 6-2 overall and 1-2 in region play. East Ridge rushed for 304 total yards, with Jeri Young accounting for 125 of those on 17 carries with four...
