A State of Emergency has been issued for Tennessee and Alabama due to the winter storm. With snow, sleet, freezing rain, and freezing temperatures, if you are in an impacted area and do not have to be on the road, try to avoid it. There are warming centers statewide for Tennesseans who may need a …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) can assure motorists it is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Salt supplies have been replenished in all the region’s 24 counties in preparation for winter, and crews have readied snowplows and brine trucks. “Our salt bins are stocked, our equipment is prepared, and our …
A new report from The Sycamore Institute reveals the persistent challenge of college affordability in Tennessee. Despite state and federal aid programs, many students still struggle to cover the costs of higher education. Brian Straessle, executive director of the institute, said maintaining scholarships is a challenge for some students because of academic, service or renewal requirements. He …
President Joe Biden has declared Jan. 9 a National Day of Mourning for the late President Jimmy Carter, which means closures for some financial institutions and government offices. Carter, the 39th president, died Dec. 29 at age 100. Federal offices and agencies will be closed, though employees deemed ” essential ” will remain on the …
With winter weather forecasted in the coming days, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will put brine on the roads and prepare to utilize its Highway Incident Response Unit, which provides emergency assistance to motorists. In anticipation of icy roads and freezing temperatures, TDOT has drivers prepared to work overtime. TDOT’s Transportation Management Center directs …
In January, low-wage workers in Tennessee will be missing out on pay hikes seen in 23 other states. In the new year, the minimum wage will reach or exceed $15 an hour for some or all employees in eight states and 47 cities and counties. Jeff Strand, director of public policy for the Tennessee Disability Coalition, said …
Ruby Falls, one of the most iconic attractions in Chattanooga, marked its 96th anniversary of discovery this past Monday. Located deep within Lookout Mountain, this breathtaking 145-foot underground waterfall was uncovered in 1928 by explorer Leo Lambert. Since opening to the public in 1929, just a year after its discovery, Ruby Falls has transformed from …
On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at approximately 10:18 AM, police were dispatched to the 200 block of S. Oak Street regarding a Domestic Assault in Progress. Police were advised that there was a female and a male fighting, that a shovel was thrown towards a blue car, and that the blue car left the scene. …
At midnight, as the New Year rang in, the JHFD and JFD responded to a fire that originated from a fireplace at a home on River Bluffs Drive. Upon arrival, they observed smoke coming from the eaves. They confirmed that everyone was safely out of the home and began extinguishing the fire. The heat from …
The Kimball Campus of Chattanooga State is expanding its Nursing program with increased seat availability starting Fall 2025. Chattanooga State’s Nursing Program prepares compassionate and skilled nurses to meet the growing healthcare needs of our community. The program offers a supportive learning environment with experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. The deadline to apply is March …
