‘Change, justice and unity are always within reach’: Notable quotes from a week in Chattanooga area news
People who had a way with words in the news last week:
Three killed in Polk County plane crash
Three people were killed when a small plane crashed in Polk County, Tenn., on Friday afternoon, according to a news release from the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management.
Lemonade cafe, Mimis Deli among Hamilton County business licenses from last week
New business licenses issued March 31-April 4, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office:
Aubrey Preston becomes CEO, chair of Life Care Centers of America
Life Care Centers of America has named Aubrey Preston company chair and CEO.
Ex-Walker County sheriff’s lieutenant admits to theft
A former Walker County Jail employee entered a guilty plea regarding a case of misappropriating funds related to citation payments.
Photo submission: Signs of spring in the Scenic City
Spring is blooming, and so is Chattanooga! Whether it's chirping birds, scenic hikes, or a sunny afternoon downtown, we want to see your favorite springtime snapshots.
Man claims self-defense in homicide. Police investigating
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a self-defense claim in a homicide.
Tennessee woman sentenced to 30 years for home invasion with hedge clippers
A Tennessee woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after she was arrested for breaking into a home in Georgia brandishing a pair of hedge clippers.
Body found near Ooltewah-Georgetown Road identified by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
The woman found dead near Ooltewah-Georgetown Road late last month has been identified as Rebecca DeQuattro, 50, of Cleveland, Tennessee, according to a news release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
New principals appointed at two Hamilton County schools
Hamilton County Schools announced two new principal assignments for the 2025-26 academic year.
