SVEC, SVEConnect Send Local Students to Washington Youth Tour
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — Six outstanding students from across the Sequatchie Valley region are on their way to the nation’s capital as part of the 2026 Washington Youth Tour, sponsored by Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) and SVEConnect, and other local cooperatives around the country. The students earned...
Bradley Walker seeking kidney donor
Celebrated bluegrass, country, and gospel singer Bradley Walker has always been open about the disability that has kept him from being among the most successful vocalists of his age. A truly gifted artist with a voice that can’t be contained in a single genre, Bradley was born with muscular dystrophy,...
HCEMS reports success of Whole Blood program
Hamilton County EMS (HCEMS) has reported success of their Whole Blood Program, which allows first responders to give patients blood before they arrive to the hospital. They say HCEMS crews administered the first unit of whole blood in the field over the weekend following a critical motor vehicle crash. The...
A Bradley County warehouse becomes a lifeline; volunteer delivers hope
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — John Thomason opened the door to his warehouse in Cleveland to loud applause and an unexpected crowd. The surprise was part of a “Pay It Forward” recognition for Thomason’s work collecting and redistributing new and used medical equipment to veterans, veterans’ relatives and others in Bradley Count
LRT Group acquires F2F Transport
Chattanooga-based F2F Transport announced Monday that it has been acquired by LRT Group. Fort Payne, Ala.-based LRT Group is a transportation holding company focused on building transportation-based businesses as part of its strategic growth. As part of the acquisition, F2F Transport will join a growing portfolio of tr
Residents debate proposed Bradley County first responder pay
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County residents are sounding off over a potential tax increase to support an increase in first responder pay. They made their cases to the Bradley County Commission Monday. This is following a recommendation by the commission’s finance committee to fund a 15 percent increase in pay...
Suspected killer of Collegedale man told friend the victim was a rapist
UPDATE: An affidavit shows Collegedale police have been building a murder case for weeks. Last week, they charged Kian Neal with the murder of Robert Locke. Police say Neal told a friend that the victim was a rapist. Locke is on the sex offender registry for a child molestation case...
Dade County Area Among Georgia’s Lowest Gas Price Markets
Drivers in Dade County are benefiting from some of the lowest gas prices in Georgia as fuel costs continue to trend downward across the state, according to the latest report from AAA – The Auto Club Group. The Dade County area is currently averaging $3.57 per gallon for regular...
Walker and Catoosa County Drivers Enjoy Some of Georgia’s Lowest Gas Prices
Drivers in Walker and Catoosa counties are seeing some of the lowest gas prices in Georgia as fuel costs continue to decline statewide, according to the latest report from AAA – The Auto Club Group. The Catoosa-Walker market is currently averaging $3.57 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, making...
Food City employee named Tennessee’s Best Bagger
(WCYB) — A Food City employee has been crowned Tennessee's Best Bagger. Food City announced the honor Monday for William Carder. Carder won the competition in Chattanooga on June 4. His prize was $2,000 in scholarships. According to the Tennessee Grocers' & Convenience store Association, Carder is eligible to...

















