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Chris Wright Funeral Will Be Wednesday At Baylor School; GoFundMe Account Has Raised $206,000 For Childrens' Education

10/1/2023

The funeral service for Chris Wright, Chattanooga businessman who was murdered in downtown Chattanooga on Thursday night, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Baylor School Chapel. The family "will welcome all to celebrate and remember Christopher’s life" during visitation on Tuesday at the Baylor Chapel between 4:30-6:30 p.m.. The family said: Christopher Douglas Wright, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend died on September 28 th . His charisma, energy, and passion were rooted in Chattanooga but reached far and wide. He was 38. Christopher cherished his upbringing on Signal Mountain. Following in the footsteps of his father and brother, he attended The Baylor ... (click for more)

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The funeral service for Chris Wright, who was murdered in downtown Chattanooga on Thursday night, will be Wednesday at the Baylor School Chapel. He was photographed recently with wife Acacia, eight-week-old daughter, Aprilia, and sons Declan and Abbott.

Man Charged In Chris Wright Murder Has 66 Arrests, Including 2010 Home Invasion With Shots Fired Through A Door

10/1/2023

A man charged in the downtown murder of a prominent Chattanooga businessman has been arrested 66 times, court records show. The most that Darryl Theophilus "Too Tall" Roberts served on any of the cases was a six-month term, the records say. In May, 2010, police said Roberts fired six shots through a bedroom door at an apartment on Hixson ... (click for more)

Robbins Hopeful State Archaeological Study Will Snag Move To Rebuild Mental Hospital At Moccasin Bend

9/30/2023

Though state officials are pushing forward with plans to build a new mental health hospital on Moccasin Bend, a new archeological study may halt construction and help regain various pockmarks of “non-compatible” development within Moccasin Bend National Archaeological District, according to Mickey Robbins, a member of the local National Park ... (click for more)

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Police Blotter: Someone Throws Object At Uber; Man’s Car Is Stolen When He Leaves It Running With Keys In It

10/1/2023

A man told police his silver 2015 Kia Optima had been vandalized. He said he was driving north on Market Street with an Uber passenger in his vehicle. The man said as he was driving past the area of 101 Market St., he and his passenger heard a loud noise and he recognized the noise to be of an object striking the vehicle. As the man looked towards 101 Market St., he saw several people sitting outside of the Leaping Leprechaun bar that were looking at his car. This led him to believe one ... more

Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report

10/1/2023

Multiple Houses And Vehicles Hit By Gunfire In Shootout Friday Evening On Brently Estates Drive

9/30/2023

Chattanooga Fire Department Battles Commercial Fire In Hixson

9/30/2023

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9/30/2023

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McCallie Rallies Late on St. Hilaire Bomb to LeClair to Beat Baylor 34-31

9/30/2023

At the end of every McCallie home football game, the Blue Tornado players go to the Spears Stadium student section and sing the alma mater. Then coach Ralph Potter huddles his team together to discuss both the good and the bad of the game. Every game night. No exceptions. But not Friday night. At the end of perhaps the most electric football game ever played at Spears, undefeated McCallie knocked off defending state champion Baylor 34-31, then watched what appeared to be entire student ... more

Red Bank Remains Perfect In 3-4A With Win Over Soddy Daisy

9/30/2023

Walker Valley Cruises Past Howard In Region 4-5A Win

9/30/2023

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11/30/2023

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9/30/2023

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Tucker Wick Halves Pivotal Match To Help East Squad Win Junior Cup

10/1/2023

Tucker Wick secured a critical half-point that ultimately meant the difference as the East squad captured the Tennessee Junior Cup on Sunday, 14.5 to 13.5. The event at ... more