Emergency crews from Haletown Fire and Rescue responded promptly to a report of a vehicle fire on Highway 41 Sunday afternoon. The alert was initially raised by a passerby who also contacted the Chattanooga Fire Department, prompting a joint response from both agencies. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully involved vehicle engulfed in flames. The …
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High School Football Report for Games Played on September 5
Following a loss in its season opener, South Pittsburg adjusted during the week and won 40-6 over Sequatchie County on Friday in a game between state-ranked teams. After trailing early, South Pittsburg, ranked No. 2 in TSSAA Class 1A, scored on its first three drives and maintained control against Class 3A’s second-ranked Sequatchie County in …
Broadcaster Larry Ward to Throw Out Final First Pitch at AT&T Field on Sunday
The Chattanooga Lookouts will mark the conclusion of an era on Sunday afternoon. Veteran broadcaster Larry Ward will deliver the final ceremonial first pitch at AT&T Field during the last regular-season game. Larry Ward has been a distinguished presence in Chattanooga sports media for many years. He has served as the voice of the Chattanooga …
Local Friday Night Football
South Pittsburg at Sequatchie County. Hear the game on The River 104.9 in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap. You can also hear both broadcasts at www.theriver1049.com. Marion County at Whitwell. Hear either team’s broadcast at www.theriver1049.com Other area games: Bledsoe County at Oneida Grundy County at Lookout Valley Madison County, AL, at …
Sale Creek Man Shoots Dog and Points Gun at Child
A Sale Creek man is facing animal cruelty and assault charges after shooting a dog and later aiming the gun at a child. Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Lloyd Trail on Monday after receiving a call about a weapon disorder. Deputies learned that the suspect, Matthew Barlow, had left the scene in a …
150 Employees Lose Jobs at BlueCross in Chattanooga
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development has issued an official WARN Notice submitted by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. According to the notice, permanent layoffs affecting 150 employees began on September 1, 2025. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, recognized as the state’s largest health insurer, recently commenced local subsidiary operations at its Chattanooga headquarters. Member health …
Tennessee High School Football Poll for Sept. 2
After two weeks of play, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network have announced football rankings. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based …
14 arrested during joint Hamilton County human trafficking operation
An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Collegedale Police Department, the Cleveland Police Department, The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has …
Unemployment Rates Rise in Area Counties
New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show that the school break and other seasonal changes in employment increased unemployment rates in most Tennessee counties in July. While the statewide rate is adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment, county rates are not. Unemployment rates increased from June to …
August 25 High School Football Rankings
Class 1A South Pittsburg (18), 180 points; Record: 0-0; Last week: No. 1 McKenzie, 153 points; Record: 0-1; Last week: No. 2 Oliver Springs, 130 points; Record: 1-0; Last week: No. 7 Coalfield, 123 points; Record: 0-1; Last week: No. 3 Eagleville, 100 points; Record: 0-1; Last week: No. 4 Dresden, 90 points; Record: 0-1; …



