From Local 3 News: A Marion County man wanted for questioning in connection to a March 9 homicide is now in custody, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Department.Billy Dewayne Massengale, in addition to being wanted for questioning, had multiple warrants out for his arrest:Aggravated assaultFalse imprisonmentHis prior criminal convictions include:ArsonAggravated burglaryTheftUnlawful firear...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A wanted fugitive from Monroe County was found and captured in McMinn County on Friday evening. Late on March 14, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the McMinn County Sheriff's Office, and the Sweetwater Sheriff's Office arrested Charles "CJ" Ballard III on County Road 340 in McMinn County. Ballard was wanted on multiple charges in multiple counties:Monroe County: Resisting sto...  Read More

From Local 3 News: It was never a matter of if---this was inevitable. Bradley Central wins their third straight 4A state title, downing Bartlett 70-28 in the championship game.While the Bearettes got off to a little bit of a slow start in the semifinals against Bearden, things were much different to begin this game.After being tied at two, Bradley Central scored 14 straight points, and led 21-4 af...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Bradley County EMS (BCEMS) is mourning the loss of former Critical Care Paramedic Keith Umberger, who recently died after a battle with cancer.Umberger served with the Bradley County EMS between 1989 and 2014, giving 25 years of service. BCEMS recalls him as a dedicated and compassionate paramedic with a memorable commitment to his community. "Our thoughts and prayers go out...  Read More

From TN.gov: New data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development shows unemployment rates rose in 87 of the state’s 95 counties in January. Despite the increases, 82 counties reported rates below 5%.Williamson County had the lowest unemployment rate at 2.8%, while Perry County reported the highest at 7.6%, a significant 2.3% increase from the previous month. Tennessee’s seaso...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Blood Assurance is urging the public to donate as they say they are facing a critical shortage of O-negative blood. They say they have less than half a day's supply remaining. "Spring Break has caused a drop in donor turnout, and with even more areas going on break next week, the need is growing more urgent by the day," says Blood Assurance.Donors who give by March 17 will recei...  Read More

The United Automobile Workers (UAW) union has filed federal labor charges against Volkswagen over what it claims are violations of U.S. labor laws at its Chattanooga plant.The UAW claims that VW is making major changes without lawfully negotiating with the union.News of the federal charges comes after the automaker announced on Thursday that it was asking employees to voluntarily quit their jobs a...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Hamilton County Mayor's office and Hamilton County EMS have launched a new overdose prevention team, marking a groundbreaking initiative not only for Hamilton County but for the state of Tennessee.This team, the first of its kind in the state, is part of the county’s broader effort to combat the ongoing opioid crisis.According to Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, the new ov...  Read More

Officials issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the greater Chattanooga area on Wednesday, indicating that pollution levels could pose health risks, particularly for children, older adults, and individuals with respiratory or heart conditions. Dry weather, high winds, and wildfires are to blame. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities, especially strenuous exercise, and to stay indo...  Read More

From Local 3 News: President Donald Trump has pardoned a former Republican Tennessee lawmaker who was two weeks into a 21-month prison sentence for an illegal campaign finance scheme that he pleaded guilty to in 2022, before he tried unsuccessfully to take back his plea.Former Sen. Brian Kelsey announced the pardon in a social media post Tuesday evening. He had been ordered to report to FCI Ashlan...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Around 12:30pm on Wednesday, March 12, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a car theft call at an EPB building on Central Avenue. Police say they found the vehicle in the 3100 block of Dodd's Avenue and conducted a traffic stop. The driver stopped at first, but then began to drive away. At some point during that time, says CPD, he tried to hit an officer...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Walker County spokesman Joe Legge confirmed to Local 3 that the fires are contained, and Georgia Forestry is now monitoring the flames.Residents of Chris Lane, who were evacuated yesterday, are fine to return home. The fires will remain burning within the containment zone, and it will remain smoky through Thursday.People with respiratory issues are still encouraged to st...  Read More

Bradley County Trustee Mike Smith is reminding residents that April 4, 2025, is the deadline to apply for the county’s Tax Relief and Tax Freeze programs.Those who believe they qualify can apply in person at 1701 Keith St NW. Applicants should bring their ID, Social Security card, and 2023 income information. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p....  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Tennessee House passed a bill limiting people from using SNAP benefits for junk food.The Tennessee Healthy Snack ACT, HB1236, Act would require the Tennessee Department of Human Services to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture allowing the state to end benefits for candy and soft drinks.The bill's main purpose is to provide low-income families with altern...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Local 3 News is working to learn if a suspect search is connected to a death investigation from over the weekend in Marion County.Sheriff Bo Burnett told Local 3 News that the Marion County Sheriff's Department (MCSD) was called about a body being found at around 3:00pm on Sunday in the area of River Canyon Road.Sheriff Burnett said the TBI was called in to help with the investi...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Bradley County man is behind bars after he shot through a gap in a door at his son on Saturday, March 8.From Local 3 News: Deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office initially responded to Flagpoint Drive in Ooltewah for reports of a disorder with a weapon.Officials spoke with the son of Richard Lee Thomas, who said his dad appeared to be intoxicated when he rang the d...  Read More

The Cleveland City Council met yesterday.City manager Joe Fivas announced the Grand Opening of Johnston Park on May 12th at 11:30 a.m. Fivas also announced that City departments are working on budgets. He said at this time, there are more needs than revenue in the current budget draft and the budget will need to be adjusted. The Council will have a proposed budget to review in mid to late May.Fiva...  Read More

The County Commission met yesterday.Two resolutions were proposed, including a TVA buying easement for a substation and a three-year contract for the Sheriff's Department's phone system. Both items will be placed on next week's voting agenda. One item was removed from the next voting session agenda by 5th District Commissioner Cindy Slater. Slater had placed a resolution on the agenda to oppose a ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating missing teen Aiden Christopher Lundy, 17.Police say Aiden was last seen around 8:00pm on Thursday, March 6 at home. Surveillance video shows him leaving the house around 10:15pm. He was wearing a red, black, and white Chicago Bulls hoodie; black, red, and white joggers with holes; and black, red, and white Nike s...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The Walker County Sheriff's Office says the shooter involved in the Saturday murder-suicide involving 4 people was from Marietta, GA.The initial investigation shows the shooter, Russell David Payne, 54, was living apart from his wife, Jacklyn D. Payne, 54.Jacklyn was living at her father's house, Eugene Denny, 79, where Russell traveled to on Saturday night.Investigators...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) have released charges related to a Saturday morning homicide on Powerline Road in Dunlap.Johnathan Belk, 41, is believed to have made a trip to confront his wife, Jada Gholston, 31, and Billy Jean Floyd, 18.Police say he attacked the two, injuring Gholston and killing Floyd.Belk is being held at the Sequatchie County Jail and...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Flames ripped through a home on Freeling Varner Road off Hixson Pike late Thursday night, March 7.Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue say the home was a "total loss," and investigators with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office are investigating the cause.Due to the intensity of the fire and the home's structural instability, firefighters deployed a defensive attack.Just before 11:00pm, fir...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Some exciting news about the Tivoli's renovations was shared with the Rotary Club of Chattanooga on Thursday.The Tivoli Theater downtown on Broad Street is getting a major boost as part of the current reconstruction project.Tivoli Foundation CEO Nick Wilkinson announced a $1-million donation from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) Foundation, and the stage is being na...  Read More

From TN.gov: Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in January at 3.7%, according to the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This matches December’s revised rate and marks an increase from 3.2% in January 2024.Despite the rise, Tennessee’s unemployment rate remains below the national average of 4%. Over the past year, employers in the state added 21,500 jobs, with the ...  Read More