Man suspected in Cleveland woman’s September slaying returned from Texas
The Cleveland, Tennessee, man wanted in connection with the September slaying of a woman found dead in a home has been returned to Tennessee to face charges.
Chattanooga celebrates 20th anniversary of national archaeological district at Moccasin Bend
Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday in Chattanooga was a celebration of accomplishment as Native Americans and preservationists marked the 20th anniversary of the national archaeological district at Moccasin Bend, a unique federal preserve on a cultural treasure trove of human history dating back 12,000 years.
Knox County DA declines to pursue charges in Rhea comptroller probe
A day after the Tennessee Comptroller's Office announced the results of an investigative probe at the Rhea County Sheriff's Office, the Knox County District Attorney Office — where the case was sent to avoid conflicts — decided not to pursue charges, according to officials in Rhea County.
New collection at Chattanooga library gives perspective on Native American removal
An exhibit at the Chattanooga Public Library sheds new light on the 1838 removal of regional Native American tribes.
Three candidates seeking two seats on East Ridge City Council
Incumbent, former chief, multitime challenger on ballot
State comptroller probe finds ‘improper or questionable’ activities at Rhea sheriff’s office
The Rhea County Sheriff's Office improperly released inmates, paid officers for time not worked, has police training certification issues and questionable expenditures in a children's toy drive, according to a Tennessee Comptroller's Office investigative report.
Ocoee outfitter leading storm aid effort for victims in North Carolina
A week after Hurricane Helene tore a historic, deadly path from Florida to Tennessee, an Ocoee River rafting operation owner who is also an expert in logistics has spent the past week in the storm-torn North Carolina mountains hauling donated food, water and resources to storm victims while many of the company's river guides lend their expertise to the effort in western North Carolina.
Libel suit over ‘Swiss cheese’ criticism of River Gorge Ranch dismissed
A Marion County Circuit Court judge ruled against a Chattanooga developer in one case and also dismissed his libel lawsuit filed after critics compared the land under his Aetna Mountain development to "Swiss cheese" because of old mines.
Sixth defendant in Franklin County hanging case sentenced to life plus 35 years
Sentencing brief paints grisly picture of victim’s death
I-24 traffic shift to outer lanes set for Sunday
Traffic on Interstate 24 west of the I-24/Interstate 75 interchange will be shifted to the outside lanes Sunday night between Spring Creek Road and Belvoir Avenue to make way for crews to begin work on the median and the middle lanes.
