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Animal Cruelty Investigation Leads To Arrest In Bradley County

  • 6/21/2025

The Bradley County Sheriff's Office responded on Saturday to a welfare check involving multiple animals at a residence at 1325 8th Street NE. Upon arrival, deputies discovered numerous animals on the property living in extremely poor conditions. Deputies observed approximately 15 dogs in outdoor kennels, most of which were severely emaciated and lacked adequate food, water, or shelter. Several animals had visible injuries and signs of neglect. Additional dogs were found roaming the property, also showing signs of poor health. The resident, identified as Lindsey Cash, was present at the scene and agreed to speak with deputies. She also consented to a search of the interior of the ... (click for more)

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Lake Winnepesaukah is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. See story and pictures by John Shearer.
Lake Winnepesaukah is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. See story and pictures by John Shearer.
Photo by John Shearer

Red Bank Commission Votes 4-1 For Budget Scenario That Would Require A 9% Tax Increase

  • 6/20/2025

The Red Bank Commission has voted 4-1 for a budget scenario that would be based on a nine percent property tax increase. Commissioner Jamie Fairbanks Harvey voted in opposition during the session at the Red Bank Community Center. The vote to set the new tax rate is planned for July 15. The Red Bank Commission in 2023 voted a $.57 ... (click for more)

Soddy Daisy Spending Includes $2.5 Million For New Municipal Building

  • 6/20/2025

The city of Soddy Daisy passed its $4.8 million budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, at the commission meeting Thursday night. The property tax rate last year had been raised to $1.32 for every $100 of the assessed value of property. This year the reappraisal values increased on most all property. Hamilton ... (click for more)

Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 6/22/2025

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report. (If your case is dismissed, just email us your name and date we ran it and we will promptly take off. Email to news@chattanoogan.com ) BLANSIT,LESLEY NICOLE 203 HOOKER CEMETERYY RD WILDWOOD, Age at Arrest: 43 years old Arresting Agency: Chattanooga PD Charges: FUGITIVE (WALKER COUNTY GA) BRIDGES,DOUGLAS WINSTON 401 FRONTIER CT SEYMOUR, 37865 Age at Arrest: 69 years old Arresting Agency: Chattanooga PD ... more

Lookouts Sweep Doubleheader, Have Won Six Straight
  • 6/22/2025

The Chattanooga Lookouts continued a dominating week against the Rocket City Trash Pandas sweeping a doubleheader on Saturday by the scores of 6-3 and 4-1. The have won all six games in the series with the pitching staff not allowing more than three runs in any of the games. In Game One starting pitcher starting pitcher Kevin Abel went four strong innings allowing two runs on three hits. He struck out four. Reliever Carson Rudd picked up his second win of the season and Simon Rudd earned ... more

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