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Someone lost a pig Friday evening on I-24 and left it there. Apparently, the pig jumped out of a truck. The Dade County Sheriff’s Office received a few calls about it, but was unable to locate it until Saturday morning near the interstate. Dade County Sheriff’s deputies were determined to keep her and all the …
The state is seeking a new location to construct a mental hospital, replacing the one at Moccasin Bend in Chattanooga. The current facility cannot be expanded due to plans to develop The Bend as a historic park. A 160-acre site along Tunnel Blvd. in Eastdale, Hamilton County, is no longer under consideration. Officials will continue …
In January, following a referral from the Department of Disability and Aging, agents began investigating allegations of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. During the investigation, agents developed information indicating that from August to November 2024, Jaliyah Truss, age 29, a caregiver with TennCare’s CHOICES program, used the victim’s bank card to make more than …
Hamilton County EMS recently donated one of its surplus ambulances to Fire Rehab Services in Marion County. This donation will help support their critical mission of providing on-scene rehab and support to first responders during emergencies. Fire Rehab Services extended its gratitude to Hamilton County EMS, the Hamilton County commissioners, and Hamilton County Mayor Weston …
According to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, all but one of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in April. Unemployment rates decreased from March to April in 94 counties, with only Unicoi County reporting an increase. Williamson County recorded the state’s lowest unemployment rate …
Beginning in October, American Airlines will offer nonstop service between Chattanooga Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Local travelers will now have even more options to connect with one of the nation’s most important hubs. The new flights to Chicago will be operated using the same type of aircraft as American’s existing nonstop routes from …
Blood Assurance has an emergency need for blood and platelet donors as the area enters one of the most dangerous times of year for trauma-related injuries, known as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. This is when traumatic accidents, especially car crashes, spike, but donation rates drop. Right now, donations are falling as demand climbs. All locations will be …
The Chattanooga Lookouts and Erlanger have announced today that the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue in the South Broad District will be named Erlanger Park. This long-term naming rights partnership expands upon the long-standing relationship between the Lookouts and Erlanger. “Erlanger’s partnership with the Chattanooga Lookouts reflects our shared commitment to community, tradition, and …
Chattanooga State is one of 20 state schools that have received a grant to support the growth of Tennessee’s rural health care workforce by increasing access to education and careers in healthcare. The $2 million Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grant, provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, aims to develop or expand health care …
East Ridge Police confirm a 22-month-old boy who was involved in the crash on I-75 on Mother’s Day has passed away. Sawyer Gene Smith was the son of Lane and Baleigh Smith of Fayetteville, Tennessee. Lane died after the deadly crash on Mother’s Day on I-75 in East Ridge. Brynlee, the Smiths’ daughter, was airlifted to Vanderbilt …
