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Man Arrested For Shooting On Sylvan Drive On Monday

  • 4/23/2025

The Chattanooga Police Department arrested Anthony Newsom, 41, in relation to a shooting that occurred in the 800 block of Sylvan Drive on Monday. On Monday, at 4:24 p.m., the CPD responded to a person shot call in the 800 block of Sylvan Drive. When the officers arrived at the scene, they located a 64-year-old man with non-life-threatening injuries. The officers learned the suspect also shot the victim's dog during the incident. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. EMS transported the man to a local hospital. McKamey Animal Protection Services responded to assist with the dog that was shot. CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct ... (click for more)

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Work is underway on the plaza leading to the state capitol
Work is underway on the plaza leading to the state capitol

Jury Finds Darryl Roberts Guilty Of 2nd-Degree Murder; Chris Wright Family Issues Statement

  • 4/22/2025

A Criminal Court jury on Tuesday, after lengthy deliberations, found Darryl Roberts guilty of second-degree murder in the downtown slaying of businessman Chris Wright. Jurors also found Roberts guilty of being a dangerous felon in possession of a weapon. That was in a separate hearing. The Wright family issued this statement after the ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Airport Board Bids Farewell To Jermaine Freeman; Gears Up For Real ID Deadline

  • 4/22/2025

Effective May 7, all domestic commercial air travelers 18 and older must present a Real ID at TSA security checkpoints, or a passport or military ID. The state-issued Real ID is marked with a circled star, either gold or black. Travelers without a Real ID or other TSA-approved ID won’t be permitted to board. The Chattanooga airport’s ... (click for more)

Collegedale Proceeding With Airport Improvements
  • 4/22/2025

Improvements to the Collegedale Municipal airport have been made this year and that will be continuing with the approval to proceed with a layout work order that was originally adopted in 2020. At that time, the city received a TDOT grant of $265,200 that will be used now. The Collegedale Airport’s layout will be updated after the plan was approved at the commission meeting on Monday night. The improvements are being made to accommodate aviation activity in Collegedale and will serve ... more

Boyd Buchanan Soccer Scores 7-0 Shut Out Over Silverdale
  • 4/23/2025

The Boyd Buchannan Buccaneers boys’ soccer team won a goal-fest against the Silverdale Academy Seahawks. Not only was it a big win for the Bucs with a 7-0 score, but it was their last home game of the season and senior night for eight players. What a win it was for the Bucs, specifically for Drew Pollard and Fiston Mugisha, who had been impact players both last night and all season long. Drew Pollard opened up about the game and his relationship with his team. “It means a lot to us. ... more

UTC's Dan Earl Named 2025 TSWA Coach Of The Year
UTC's Dan Earl Named 2025 TSWA Coach Of The Year
  • 4/23/2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - After leading the Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team to a historic championship campaign, head coach Dan Earl has been named the 2025 Tennessee Sports ... more

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