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Chattanooga police identify victim in fatal Labor Day shooting

by Rosana Hughes ·September 4, 2018

Chattanooga police have identified the man who was shot and killed in a shooting on Labor Day.

Crime scene tape remains strewn across the sidewalk in the 2100 block of Vance Avenue Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A shooting occurred at an apartment building on the block Monday evening.

Traffic could be heavy this weekend as millions take to nation’s highways

by Rosana Hughes ·August 29, 2018

For those of you hitting the road this Labor Day weekend, plan for a little extra travel time on the road.

Attorneys contradict CPD, say officer intentionally fired weapon at suicidal man

by Rosana Hughes ·August 29, 2018

Brian Cottell, the Chattanooga police officer who police have said "accidentally" fired his weapon at a deceased suicidal man, did so intentionally, his attorneys say.

The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cookeville.

Possible ‘special treatment’ for suspect in fatal Highway 111 crash

by Rosana Hughes ·August 28, 2018

Suspect identified as former deputy in deadly Highway 111 crash

Karma, a 2-year-old bloodhound belonging to Justin Whaley, a STARS member and a paremedic with Hamilton County EMS.

Hundreds of ‘American Idol’ hopefuls descend on Chattanooga [photos, video]

by Rosana Hughes ·August 28, 2018

Hundreds of superstar hopefuls are shooting for the moon this morning as they line up outside the First Tennessee Pavilion in downtown Chattanooga for "American Idol" auditions.

Aaron Hullender from Flat Rock, Ala., waits with others to audition for American Idol at the First Tennessee Pavilion on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Thousands of contestants from across the region turned out to audition for the long-running talent show.

Suspects identified in fatal Bradt Street shooting

by Rosana Hughes ·August 26, 2018

One man is dead and another injured after a shooting in the 1500 block of Bradt Street Friday evening, Chattanooga police say.

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Man gets 40-year prison sentence for 2016 fatal stabbing of 2 moms in Cleveland, Tennessee

by Rosana Hughes ·August 23, 2018

Stephen Jacob Reed received a 40-year sentence Thursday in connection to the April 2016 double murder of two mothers in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Guns on planes: TSA reminds travelers how to legally fly with firearms

by Rosana Hughes ·August 22, 2018

With more and more guns being found at airport checkpoints, officials are reminding flyers of how to legally travel with firearms.

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Mark Howell, the regional spokesperson for the TSA, talks about the process of transporting personal firearms on flights during a press briefing Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Firearms are allowed on flights as long as they are packed properly in checked luggage, which is not accessible during the flight.

Counselors offer support to Hixson High School students after classmate’s shooting death

by Rosana Hughes ·August 21, 2018

After the shooting death of 15-year-old Dylan McElrath over the weekend, Hamilton County Schools counselors made themselves available to students at Hixson High School on Monday.

Marlon Kennemore with employees from TVA during mock interviews at Hixson High School on Thursday, June 14, 2018, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The interviews were conducted as part of Project Search, a partnership with the Hamilton County Department of Education and area businesses like BlueCross BlueShield that prepares students with learning and intellectual disabilities for transition to adulthood.

Hixson man accused of killing his son is former sheriff’s office employee

by Rosana Hughes ·August 20, 2018

The Hixson man accused of killing his 15-year-old son over the weekend is a former Hamilton County Sheriff's Office employee.