Chattanooga’s Pop-Up Project To Present B.L.A.C. Fest February 20-22
B.L.A.C. Fest (Black Legacy of Arts and Culture Festival) is a Black History Month weekend celebration held February 20–22 honoring the creativity, history, and cultural impact of Black artistry. The festival is presented by The Pop-up Project in collaboration with Providence Newson Dance Company and SOBI. This...
Carden Breaks Two-Decade Old Program Record Friday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Chattanooga Mocs women's indoor track and field team turned in a strong showing at the UAB Green & Gold Invitational, highlighted by a program-record performance from Halle Carden in the high jump. FROM THE HEAD COACH STEVE PICUCCI. "We had some great breakthroughs today in...
Moving to Chattanooga Checklist: Your First 30 Days
Welcome to Chattanooga! While the moving process is no easy feat, the hard part is over. Now, it’s time to make yourself at home. If you’ve just moved to Chattanooga, this checklist breaks down your first month into manageable weekly steps, mixing essential to-dos with fun ways to explore and things to do in the...
Municipal Court Docket Feb. 11
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Municipal Court is held at City Hall and begins at 3 p.m. Lonnie Boyd – Possession Fentanyl/with Intent, Possession Marijuana/with Intent. Chance Bridges – DUI, Vandalism. Donna Brown – Possession Controlled...
Gas station proposal stirs controversy in Walker County community
NAOMI, Ga. (WDEF)- New gas stations seem to pop up frequently across the Tennessee Valley. However, one proposal in Walker County is causing a stir in a small community. Naomi is a small community just east of Lafayette. The main intersection in town is where Highways 136 and 151 meet.
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in 1700 block of Market Street Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday evening at 9:12 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to reports of a person shot on the 1700 block of Market Street. According to CPD, when officers arrived on scene, they discovered a 51-year-old man, suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The...
Chattanooga man charged after affidavit says he threatened woman and children with handgun
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man is facing multiple charges after an affidavit says he threatened a woman and her children with a handgun and tried to flee from officers early Thursday morning. According to the affidavit, officers were called to an apartment complex on Hickory Valley Road just...
TVA officials provide update on Jackson County pumped storage hydro facility project
The Tennessee Valley Authority said it's making progress on plans for a new hydro plant in Jackson County, Alabama.
Law and Order Feb. 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-001091 – 100 BLK Cecil Lane– Domestic Disorder – Police responded to the above address for a domestic disorder. On scene police spoke with the parties. A female was determined to be the primary aggressor and taken into custody for domestic...
Rock City Gondola Project Moves Forward Amid Community Concerns
Officials with Rock City appeared before Walker County commissioners Thursday seeking rezoning approval for a new gondola ride on Lookout Mountain. Rock City representatives say the gondola would transport visitors from the base of the mountain to the top, easing congestion on the winding mountain roads while...
