From Local 3 News: President-elect Donald Trump has announced Tennessee's former education commissioner Penny Schwinn to be the next US Deputy Secretary of Education. According to a report from NBC affiliate WBIR Knoxville, the announcement was made on the social media platform Truth Social. Schwinn had previously served as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Education from 2019 to 2023. ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Chattanooga Police Department responded to a call around 6:45pm Saturday, January 18, with reports of a body in the middle of Highway 153 in front of Northgate Mall.Sergeant Thomas Seiter says a pedestrian wearing dark clothing was struck by northbound traffic when trying to cross the road, which resulted in a fatality.Sergeant Seiten says it’s not uncommon for incidents lik...  Read More

The Bradley County School Board met last night and was recognized as a Board of Distinction. Carolyn Ingram, who represented the Tennessee School Board Association, presented the award.Director of Schools, Dr. Linda Cash also celebrated Ocoee Middle School’s success in girls’ wrestling. Brooklynn Swisher and Maci Goins won State Championships in their weight classes. Alyssa Blackwell was a state r...  Read More

Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks delivered his State of the City address, highlighting growth, financial achievements, and public safety improvements.Brooks credited the City Council for balancing Cleveland’s budget and moving 95% of the city’s debt to low fixed rates, allowing key projects to proceed without raising taxes.Brooks said public safety remains a priority, with 11 new police officers and e...  Read More

During the first session of 2025 on Tuesday, a group of six women called on Tennessee lawmakers to consider legislation that would change the state’s statute of limitations.NBC's Knoxville affiliate WBIR reports, the women are pushing for the change after they were unable to press charges against a man accused of filming sexual partners without their consent.The group is wanting lawmakers to pass ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Grundy County Sheriff Heath Gunter and the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission reached a settlement on Thursday to resolve issues over his certification.The POST Commissioners voted in favor of the settlement after the terms of it were agreed to by them and Sheriff Gunter.In September of 2024, the POST Commission said in a letter that Sheriff...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A 46-year-old woman is dead after a crash on Apison Pike early Wednesday morning, the Chattanooga Police Department said.Three people inside a GMC Envoy that struck a stationary semi-trailer around 1:00am were transported to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries.The 46-year-old woman who sustained serious injuries died in the hospital.Two others inside the car, the 44...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Two gunshot victims were found dead in a home in Rhea County Wednesday.Rhea County Sheriff's Office were called to Lauren Lane for a welfare check on a possible suicidal individual when they discovered the deceased man and woman.The investigation is ongoing, Rhea County Sheriff's Office says.There is no immediate threat to the community.This is a developing story & will be updat...  Read More

From Lee University: Lee University will commemorate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events beginning Monday, Jan. 20, continuing through the week. Events are designed to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring impact on justice, unity, and equality and provide opportunities for community engagement, education, and celebration.The week’s theme, “A Day…...  Read More

Public school parents and educators are fighting back against Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's voucher proposal.The team called Public School Strong, a group that is supportive of public schools is holding a rally in Chattanooga to warn others about the proposal.Governor Lee is proposing 20,000 private education vouchers at a rate of $7,075 per voucher.The first 10,000 vouchers are for families under...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A water main break has shut down 24 Shallowford Road for 24-hours.The closure will affect all lanes of traffic on Shallowford Road. Citywide services will also complete an icing treatment along the affected stretch of the road to ensure safety for drivers, city officials say....  Read More

From Local 3 News: In Tennessee, cell phones and other electronic devices in classrooms may become a thing of the past.Multiple bills related to the matter are being brought to the table this legislation session.Tennessee State Senator Todd Gardenhire and State Representative Dan Howell teamed up to write a bill to ban cell phones, tablets, laptops, and gaming devices in classrooms.They both said ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Sweetwater man was arrested on Thursday, January 9 after a search warrant led to the discovery of multiple containers of fentanyl.The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) sought out the search warrant after receiving a tip that fentanyl was being sold in the 800 block of Beardshire Street.Police say that during the search, drug paraphernalia was found in addition to the containe...  Read More

The Cleveland City Council met yesterday. The Council praised the efforts of Public Works during the local snowstorm. The City used between 500-600 tons of salt. Crews worked for about 36 hours straight.City Manager, Joe Fivas, discussed a recent meeting between Fivas, City Mayor, Kevin Brooks, and County Mayor, Gary Davis, to discuss changes in the urban growth boundary. Fivas told the Council he...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday for a work session.5th District Commissioner and Education Chairwoman, Cindy Slater, recommended the Commission send a letter to our local legislative delegation and other key legislators opposing the Education Freedom Act of 2025, a voucher bill supported by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.The Education Committee met with County Schools Director, Dr. Linda ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The recent snowy conditions helped the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) find and arrest a wanted fugitive from Georgia.On Saturday, January 12, deputies got an anonymous tip that told them Brandon Frady, 31, was at a home near the 2600 block of Banks Road in Chattanooga. Frady was wanted in Catoosa County for the following charges:Aggravated AssaultSimple BatteryCriminal ...  Read More

From Cleveland State: Cleveland State Community College Foundation will celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the newly renovated Mark E. Smith Performance Center on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 4 p.m. in the L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium on the Cleveland State campus.The Performance Center is located on the first floor of the gymnasium and provides state-of-the-art fitness equipment to help studen...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Hamilton County man was arrested on Friday, January 10 after shooting at a family he claimed was sledding on his property.The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) received a call from the 6300 block of Stoney River Drive concerning a shooting at a family playing in the snow.Deputies say that when they arrived, they found that two parents had taken their four children down t...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Chattanooga police are investigating a car crash that resulted in injuries Thursday evening on Highway 153 near Boy Scout Road.It is unknown if the injuries sustained are life-threatening, officials say.We are working to learn more.This is a developing story & will be updated....  Read More

Food City is celebrating the grand opening of its new pharmacy at 2310 McGrady Drive in Cleveland, on Monday, Jan. 13, at 9:00 a.m. The pharmacy will offer a range of services, including immunizations, prescription notifications, and a drive-up window for added convenience. Customers can also earn Fuel Bucks for prescription purchases.As part of the event, Food City will donate $2,500 to Life Brid...  Read More

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) held a media briefing yesterday to discuss preparations for the winter storm hitting the state today. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has issued a State of Emergency to ensure regulatory relief and that resources are in place to respond effectively.Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous, and TEMA urges residents to prepare for power outages and ...  Read More

From Live Nation: The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced its 2025 lineup. Taking place June 12–15 in Manchester, Tennessee, this year’s headliners include Luke Combs, Tyler, the Creator, and Olivia Rodrigo. Other featured acts include:•Glass Animals•Avril Lavigne•Hozier•Vampire Weekend•Queens of the Stone AgeBonnaroo is also introducing the “Infinity Stage,” described as the world’s larg...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Whitfield County authorities have released the names of the victims from the Wednesday Cohutta, Georgia fire.The victims of the fire were identified as:Brenda Sandifer, 74Brittany Sandifer, 26Joshua Sandifer, 5Jacob Sandifer, Jr., 4Legend Sandifer, 2The fire remains under investigation, but officials believe it was started by an electrical malfunction.PREVIOUS STORY: A f...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Smoothie and juice bar Etowah Nutrition will be temporarily closed after a car crashed through the store. The business posted to their Facebook about the incident on Wednesday, January 8:Car crashes into Etowah Nutrition"Sorry for the inconvenience we will be closed until further notice. I am hoping to get back open as soon as possible but given the situation, it may take a bit....  Read More