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Thursday, July 2, 2009 Celebrate Independence
Day on Saturday, July 4th, with a patriotic concert at Coolidge
Park produced by the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership and featuring
the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Orchestra, Robert Bernhardt,
Music Director and Conductor.
Bredesen issues writ of election to fill vacancy .... Gov. Phil Bredesen says he's issued a writ of election to fill the House District 62 seat vacated by Democratic state Rep. Curt Cobb. Cobb, of Shelbyville, announced Wednesday that he is resigning to take a judicial position in Bedford County. ---- WRCBTV.com has MORE
Man breaks
into Fort Payne home, dies
.... The Dawson, Alabama man armed with a rifle apparently broke
into his ex-wife’s home and was confronted by former family
members Wednesday night, according to Fort Payne Police Commissioner
Ron Ogletree. Officers received the call just before 8:30 p.m.
and responded to a home in the 800 block of Alabama Avenue NW.
Ogletree says Charles Elmer Stewart, 41 of Dawson, forced entry
into the home armed with a .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle and
waited until his ex-wife returned. His ex-wife, her sister and
brother-in-law arrived to find the man, Ogletree said. He said
one shot was fired during a brief struggle, and all but the man
left the home.
Bredesen allows proposal for new Tenn. specialty plates to become law .... Gov. Phil Bredesen is once again allowing the latest batch of specialty license plates to become law without his signature. Bredesen, a Democrat, has long complained about the proliferation of specialty tags, urging lawmakers to rein in the number of plates available in Tennessee. ---- WHNT.com has MORE
Parent company of Channel 9 cuts employee pay by 5% .... Freedom Communications, the parent company of WTVC, Channel 9, in Chattanooga, announced a company-wide wage reduction "as the economy continues to falter." Freedom Communications announced an across-the-board 5% reduction in base pay for employees at all levels of the company. The reduction will be effective July 13. ---- Chattanoogan.com has MORE
Update: CHA police officer involved in fatal shooting of 15-year-old Officer and suspect identified Thursday, July 2, 2009
Lt. Erik Reeves of the Chattanooga Housing Authority's Public Safety Division says he was on bike patrol around 8:40 p.m. in Eastlake Courts when he heard shots fired by what sounded like at least two different guns. Lt Reeves said he had parked his bike
to investigate the shots fired when he came up on two men in
a dispute. He says the two suspects attempted to run into a nearby
apartment but couldn't get in. He says it was at this time that
he noticed that one of the suspects had a gun. He says he gave
repeated commands for the suspect to drop the gun but instead
the suspect raised the gun and that is when he opened fire, hitting
the armed male. Investigators with the CPD say they obtained information that O’Kelley and another juvenile were involved in the shooting incident earlier in the 2600 block of 4th Avenue. The investigators say there were several occupants in two vehicles just before Lt Reeves encountered them. Crime scene investigators recovered several
shell casings believed to have been fired from the two vehicles
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Hamilton County Commission unanimously approves sale of property to Gestamp Corp. .... The VW undercarriage supplier is buying a 20 acre tract at $35,000 per acre and has an option on additional tract of similar size. Gestamp plans to build a $90 million plant near the VW plant now under construction. The City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County jointly own the tract being sold to Gestamp.
JJ Grey & Mofro perform at Nightfall this Friday .... Celebrate 21 years of FREE music as the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership continues its 2009 Nightfall Concert Series this Friday, July 3, on the BlueCross Stage in Miller Plaza with JJ Grey & Mofro. ---- MORE on the Happenings page.
City firefighters battle late night house fire Thursday, July 2, 2009 Fire caused substantial damage last night to a large, two-story house located on the south end of Missionary Ridge. Richard and Bea Chadburn told firefighters that they were downstairs and getting ready to go to bed when they heard the sound of a smoke alarm upstairs. When they went to investigate, they said they could "feel the heat." They quickly got out of the house and observed flames coming from the attic vent on the side of the house. ---- Nooga.com has MORE
Housing Authority police officer shoots and kills suspect Wednesday, July 1, 2009 A police officer with the Chattanooga Housing Authority Public Safety Division was involved in a shooting incident tonight after responding to sounds of shots fired in the area. Sgt. Jerri Weary, Chattanooga Police spokesperson, says around 8:50 p.m. the officer found some people at 2500 4th Avenue who appeared to be involved in a dispute. As he attempted to make contact with the suspects, the officer saw that one of them had a gun. The officer says the armed suspect refused to drop the gun even after several commands to do so. After the shooting, the suspect was taken to Erlanger Hospital where he died from his injuries despite an extensive attempt to revive him by way of CPR en route to the the emergency room. Right now, police have not confirmed the identity of the suspect shot. Investigators with the Chattanooga Police Department are working to determine what happened before and after the encounter with police. Two black males were taken into custody at the scene but their part in the dispute is unknown at this time. Sgt. Weary says the CHA Officer involved in the shooting was not physically injured during the incident. Sgt. Weary said, "The Chattanooga Police Department will conduct the investigation with the assistance of the Chattanooga Housing Authority in determining the nature of events. An update on this incident will be given tomorrow after more details have been confirmed."
CPD officer involved in traffic accident Wednesday, July 1, 2009 The accident occurred just before 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, on North Orchard Knob Avenue when a stopped vehicle pulled into the path of the officer's cruiser. According to witnesses, the officer was
driving with blue lights and sirens activated. Traffic was stopped
to allow him to pass but at the last moment, one of the stopped
vehicles turned left in front of the officer's cruiser.
Soddy-Daisy police bust meth lab operation Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Five people have been charged with initiation of the methamphetamine manufacturing process inside a house trailer at 11229 Hixson Pike.
Officers making the bust said they could smell the meth before entering the house trailer.
Former University of Tennessee Professor John Reece Roth sentenced to 48 months in prison for illegally exporting military research technical data Wednesday, July 1, 2009 John Reece Roth, 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for violating the Arms Export Control Act by conspiring to illegally export, and actually exporting, technical information relating to a U.S. Air Force (USAF) research and development contract. The sentencing, announced today by United States Attorney Russ Dedrick, took place in U.S. District Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, Jr., United States District Court Judge. Upon his release from prison, Roth will serve a term of two years supervised release. ---- Nooga.com has MORE
Motorcycle crash kills 18-year-old in Bradley County Wednesday, July 1, 2009 The crash happened Tuesday night in the 5000 black of Blue Springs Road around 9:30 p.m. John Robinson “Robby” Tyler III, 18, was airlifted to Erlanger Hospital's emergency room but he was pronounced dead later in the night. The Bradley County Sheriff's Department investigated the single-vehicle accident. Speed was a factor in the crash says officers. Tyler's 2000 Kawasaki motorcycle left the road in a curve and crashed.
Playground constructed for Family Violence Shelter clients .... The Partnership for Families, Children and Adults has constructed a playground for children and families receiving services through the Family Violence Shelter. The playground was built by community and corporate volunteers on May 30 and has been in use by Partnership client families since that time. Nooga.com has MORE
Michael Jackson photographer grew up in Hamilton County .... Bill Nation says the time he spent with the singer ranks among the most thrilling experiences of his life. Nation, who grew up on Signal Mountain and has relatives in the area, said he photographed Jackson from the end of 1995 until the spring of 1997 as the pop icon recorded videos and prepared for the “HIStory” world tour. ---- TimesFreePress.com has MORE
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 The phrase, "I just got nailed by the cops," is taking on a whole new meaning for Tennesseans. Today, the Governor's Highway Safety Office joined AAA and the Franklin Police Department to launch "100 Days of Summer Heat" and unveiled a new "Drive Drunk, Get Nailed" message. GHSO has already spread the message to many in Middle Tennessee in a unique and surprising way. Vehicles with 10 foot nails driven through the hoods have appeared in high visibility locations across Middle Tennessee since June 22 in an effort to spread the word. ---- Nooga.com has MORE
CHA proposes adjustments to utility allowances for all CHA owned properties Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Chattanooga Housing Authority officials said effective September 1st it will adjust the maximum allowances for utilities and the rates that will be charged residents for usage overages at all properties owned by CHA. Authority officials said as a part of its funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), residents are allowed a maximum utility usage based on a determination of what the normal consumption should be for comparable sized units similarly equipped. “Because CHA receives funding from HUD to pay for normal energy consumption by it residents, we are required by federal regulation to periodically review and update the schedules that set out the maximum allowances and rates to charge for over use,” said Betsy McCright CHA’s Executive Director. ---- Nooga.com has MORE * To post your reader comment here ... CLICK
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Local Army Reserve unit back in the states .... The 591st Transportation Detachment of the Army Reserve has arrived stateside after a year of deployment in Iraq. They are expected back in Chattanooga Saturday when a Independence Day celebration is planned. They are currently in processing at Camp Atterbury in Indiana. * To post your reader comment here ... CLICK
Zach Wamp reports $1.2 million raised in governor’s race .... Rep. Wamp said his goal was to raise $1 million by June 30. ---- TimesFreePress.com has MORE
Officer shooting update .... Just a week after he was shot while trying to take a disturbed man into custody, Officer Mitchell Moore of the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department has reported back to work. Officials say Moore's protective vest likely prevented him from suffering a serious injury or even death. * To post your reader comment here ... CLICK
TBI Most Wanted from Chattanooga captured Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Chattanooga man was added to the TBI 10 Most Wanted in early May. He is wanted on numerous counts including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and probation violation by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Janice Atkinson, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman, says Suttles stabbed a man twice in the back, cut his forearm and cut his right ear down to his neck earning him a spot on the Most Wanted list when police could not find him in Hamilton County including his home at 4007 Teakwood Drive in Chattanooga. He was serving time in prison until June,2008 for being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was allowed probation but his latest crimes means that probation could be revoked. Officers involved in the take down of Suttles say he offered little resistance. U.S. Marshals assisted in locating Suttles.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Penny Bagby, 50, of 2041 LaFayette Road, was pronounced dead at Erlanger Hospital after being airlifted from the crash scene in which the 2004 Acura she was driving slammed head-on into a truck around 9:45 a.m. today. The Georgia State Patrol says the accident
is still under investigation but did say for some reason, Bagby's
car crossed the center double-line on Lafayette Road (Georgia Highway 201) near
the insection with Dunnagan Road in western Whitfield County.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Ms. Smith has said she is leaning toward running for the U.S. House seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., but she has not formally announced her candidacy. Rep. Wamp is running for governor. ---- TimesFreePress.com has MORE
EPB customers to see decrease
in cost of electric power Lacie Newton, spokesperson for EPB says
residential customers will see a decrease in the cost of electric
power, due to TVA's quarterly Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA), on
any bill printed on or after July 1, 2009. Newton says this is
the third FCA decrease in a row, following the past two quarters'
decreases for all bills that were printed on or after January
1, 2009, and on or after April 1, 2009.
FOX61 and 96.5 The Mountain are giving you another chance to perform for the American Idol producers in Orlando, Fla. This year, the event will be at the UTC Fine Arts Center at UTC. Officials say this year's registration will be held in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. so that wannabe stars will not have to camp out. The first round performance will start at 1:30 p.m. HERE are the contest rules.
92-year-old pedestrian dies
in Tuesday, June 30, 2009 A 92-year-old woman died on Monday of injuries that she received in a traffic accident last week where Watkins Street and Brownwood Drive meet. Bradley County Sheriff's Office spokesman Bob Gault says the investigation by their Traffic Unit revealed Hattie Para Lee Haney of Watkins Street was walking on Brownwood Drive when she was struck by a 1999 Pontiac van driven by Chuck Ray Norman, 34, also of Watkins Street. The accident occurred on Wednesday, June 24 around 5:30 p.m. and Haney was airlifted to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. . No charges have been filed but the investigation will continue.
Cleveland man charged with rape of woman at Chattanooga motel .... The 45-year-old woman says she and Emory Dean Hill, 51, of Cleveland, were both staying at the Motel 6 at 7707 Lee Highway, but in different rooms. She said she met Hill just hours before the alleged incident. ---- Chattanoogan.com has MORE  Do you know these people? Tuesday, June 30, 2009 The Dalton Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying three suspects who stole a debit card from an elderly woman in Dalton and used it to run up more than $1,000 worth of purchases. On June 25th, a woman got lost in Dalton on her way back to the interstate. She stopped to ask the three suspects, two white females and one black male, for directions. While giving directions, the suspects asked for a ride to Walnut Square Mall. The woman agreed. According to the police report, the suspects gave the woman confusing directions to the mall, and in the confusion, one of the suspects entered her purse and took her debit card. After returning home, the woman got a call from her bank about suspicious activity on her account. The stolen card was used at locations across Dalton and Whitfield County, including Wal-Mart, Gamestop, Catos, CVS Pharmacy, Kangaroo, Zaxby's, and an Exxon Station. In all, the fraudulent purchases totaled $1,113.82. During the transactions at the East Walnut Avenue Wal-Mart, three subjects were recorded on the store's surveillance system using the card. Those three individuals are pictured below. Anyone with information on the identity of these individuals or any other information on this crime is asked to contact Detective John Helton with the Dalton Police Department at 706-278-9085, extension 143.
Bo Watson will not run for Congress; Robin Smith to announce .... State Sen. Bo Watson said he has decided not to make a race for the Third District House seat being vacated by Zach Wamp, but former Tennessee Repubican Party Chairman Robin Smith apparently will. Ms. Smith, who is from Hixson, said she will make an announcement on Wednesday. ---- Chattanoogan.com has MORE
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"Brush on Demand" begins July 1 Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Soddy Daisy 4th of July fireworks show spot causes controversy .... There's been fireworks over Soddy Daisy's July Fourth celebration. After complaints last year, the city was going to shoot the pyro-technics show off from an island in Soddy Daisy Lake this year... But signs call the area a Bird Sanctuary, and that has some park-goers hopping mad. ---- WDEF.com has MORE
Writer for Road Rash Magazine dies at 48 ... Ronnie "Rock" Land, managing editor and partner of the popular Chattanooga based motorcycle magazine, says David "Reverend Booger" Pittman died Monday, June 30, of a blood clot. Land says, "We are all in shock."
Career criminal here must serve 24 years, 2 months in federal prison .... Federal Judge Sandy Mattice on Monday sentenced "career criminal" Jerome Wesley Jackson today, Monday, June 29, for selling drugs and carrying out a robbery in 1990, and he has 34 other convictions on his record. ---- Chattanoogan.com has MORE
On July 1, the Tennessee Department of
Safety (TDOS) will begin issuing driver licenses with the date
of birth in larger red type designed to make it easier for retailers
to read.
The Union Gospel Mission no longer homeless Monday, June 29, 2009 Less than ten days after becoming homeless for a second time, the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) prepares to move into its new residence. Pastor David Kell with the Signal Hills Community Fellowship, located at 124 Signal Hills Drive at the foot of Signal Mountain, offered up his entire church while making a 150K in-kind donation to the UGM. ---- Nooga.com has MORE
 Firefighters save East Ridge home Monday, June 29, 2009 Around 4:05 p.m. today, Monday, East Ridge Fire/Rescue and Police responded to 8 Edwards Terrace to a a reported house fire. East Ridge police and fire spokesman Erik Hopkins says fire unit arrived within three minutes to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the home. He says firefighters were able to save the home by working quickly to establish an "aggressive interior attack of the fire." A second crew using a chainsaw cut a hole in the roof to ventilate the structure in order to reduce the amount of heat and smoke damage. Hopkins says the fire appears to have started in the kitchen and quickly spread to the attic. The 78-year-old residents was cooking at the time of the blaze but escaped without injury. However she was transported to the Hospital by Memorial EMS observation. Damage is estimated at $30,000. Units responding include East Ridge Quint 1, Engine 1, Engine 2, Squad 2, Support 1, Rescue 1, Rescue 2 and Haz-Mat 1. Fort Oglethorpe Engine 1 responded to the scene on an automatic mutual aid alarm for man power. Due to the extreme heat Hamilton County Rescue Mobile Rehabilitation Unit also responded to the scene for firefighter care.
Monday, June 29, 2009 Bill Markham started in 1983 with WRCB. Together with Cindy Sexton, he became part of the longest running anchor team in Chattanooga TV news history. ---- WRCBTV.com has MORE
Greater Chattanooga Sports
and Events Committee hires new Director of Operations The Greater Chattanooga Sports and Events
Committee has hired Ben Austin as their new Director of Operations.
He will join the GCSEC staff on July 1, 2009.
Fort Payne man charged with raping two 14-year-olds ... It's an investigation that has been going on for several months. Christopher Wayne Roden was arrested on a warrant from the DeKalb Circuit Court for 2nd degree rape involving two 14-year-old girls. ---- WAFF.com has MORE
Shooting Sunday night along S. Watkins St. Monday, June 29, 2009 Several Chattanooga police officers responded to 1208 S. Watkins St. Sunday night around 8:30 p.m. to a 911, shots fired call. On arrival officers found James Williams Jr., age 22, suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to Erlanger Hospital's emergency room for treatment. His injury is listed as non-life-threatening. According to witnesses a green vehicle occupied by several black male suspects pulled up front of the residence and started a fight with the victim, one of the suspects pulled a gun and fired a shot at the Williams All of the suspects then fled the scene. Officers located the vehicle used by the suspects abandoned on S Watkins St. Police are asking for any citizens who have information about the shooting or the suspects to call the Chattanooga Police Department.
Cleveland, Bradley negotiate toward new fire contract .... Last week was the deadline for officials of Cleveland or Bradley County to notify the other they are opting out of any future fire protection contract. Instead, City Manager Janice Casteel and County Mayor D. Gary Davis are negotiating a new city-county agreement. ---- TimesFreePress.com has MORE
Sunday, June 28, 2009 This weekend Chattanooga Police are asking for help from citizens in finding three men wanted by the Department Domestic Violence Unit: Frederick Snow is wanted for domestic assault, assault and vandalism. He was involved in which he allegedly choked his child and assaulted the mother of the child. He the allegedly vandalized the mother's house. His description:
Willis Kemp is wanted for domestic assault after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend at Coolidge Park. His descritpion:
Alvin Davis is wanted for domestic assault, failure to appear and a juvenile attachment after he allegedly assaulted his pregnant girlfriend. Police say to use caution around Davis because he is considered extremely violent and has a history of carrying weapons.
If you have any information on these subjects call Crime Stoppers at 698-3333, your confidential call could make you eligible for a cash reward for up to a $1,000 dollars. Call Crime Stoppers at 698-3333.
Choo Choo Amateur 9-Ball Classic Continues .... Thirty-two of the original 61 players who started the day are moving into Sunday play in the Great Southern Billiard Tour's Choo Choo Amateur 9-Ball Classic. The tournament, which is taking place at Diamond Billiard Club in Chattanooga, TN, features some of the most recognizable amateurs in the south to include Landon Shuffett, Mike Laney, Danny Smith and Bill Bailey. ---- InsidePoolMag.com has MORE
Fights break out at The Drink night club Sunday, June 28, 2009
As officers began arriving, they found an off-duty officer working a part-time job at the club was swamped with a rowdy crowd as the club was trying to close its doors to an angry group because of possible overcrowding. A witness told Nooga.com there was as many as four fights going on at one time. One arriving officer reported "about 500" people were outside the club. He reported a fight was ongoing inside and another on the parking lot. A Hamilton County EMS medical unit was called to the scene to treat at least two patrons who suffered non-life-threatening cut and bruises while fighting. Officers quickly got the crowd under control at the club but more arguments broke out across Brainerd Road in the Starbucks parking lot. More officers went to that scene and chased off several wanna-be party goers. * To post your reader comment here ... CLICK
Car slams into apartment building on Mountain Creek Road, woman hurt .... The crash happened around 9 a.m. Saturday at the Mountain Brook Apartments The woman driving the car was carried to Erlanger Hospital's emergency room with non-life-threatening injuries. The residents in apartment were obviously shaken by the large crash sounds but were injured. Chattanooga are investigating. ---- WRCBTV.com has MORE and VIDEO
Man picks
fight with Collegedale cops, gets Sunday, June 28, 2009 During the early morning
hours of June 27, 2009 Collegedale Police Officers were dispatched
to a residence on Central Avenue regarding an adult male who
was threatening suicide and had ingested pills. While officers
were responding to the location, dispatch advised officers that
the 911 caller stated that male would likely attempt to flee
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Sunday, June 28, 2009 The nation's largest seller of used cars says it has purchased the former Overnite Transportation property for a new retail location. When construction will be begin has not yet been determined due to the economy says a company spokesman out of the company's Richmond, Va. headquarters. Carmax usually spends $10 to $20 million dollars for it new locations. The publicly traded company sold 345,465 used vehicles in their last fiscal year ending in February. The new store here could produce up to 125 new jobs. CarMax website. ---- TimesFreePress.com has MORE
South Pittsburg police want man who tried to rob a bank UPDATE: South Pittsburg say the suspect in this report, John Floyd Thomas, has been captured. They did not release any details as to how or where the apprehension was made. Saturday, June 27, 2009
A man drove up the drive-in teller and demanded cash by handing over a note claiming he had a bomb that was set to detonate in 30 seconds. The police report says the teller slipped away from the window and notified other employees inside the bank of the incident. The spooked driver drove off with the money. The would-be bank robber was quickly identified as John Floyd Thomas because he left his driver's license with the tell. He reportedly called his girlfriend and told her to watch TV because he was about to do "something famous." Police fear Thomas, obviously disturbed, is both suicidal and homicidal and could force a shootout with police in which he might die by "suicide by cop." They also say his "bomb" could very well be for real. Thomas' description:
Anyone with information about this man should contact the South Pittsburg PD or any other police agency.
Park Service recommends expanded visitor center at Moccasin Bend .... The National Park Service, in a 120-page report, is recommending the construction of an expanded visitor/interpretive center at historic Moccasin Bend. The report puts the cost of the facility at between $13.8 million and $19.1 million. It recommends that the facility be built in partnership with the private group, Friends of Moccasin Bend. ---- Chattanoogan.com has MORE  Two puppies die in back of McKamey van .... The incident happened earlier this week when the driver was delayed on a call, an official for the animal shelter confirmed Friday afternoon. The puppies were members of a litter of five being transported to the shelter, according to board chair Ann Ball, noting that the other three puppies are OK. ---- Chattanoogan.com has MORE
6-year-old
boy struck by Friday, June 26, 2009 Chattanooga police were dispatched to 300 N. Willow Street around 6 p.m. this evening to a 911 reported pedestrian struck call. On arrival, officers found a child had been struck by a vehicle causing major head injuries. Hamilton County EMS medics and Chattanooga firefighters arrived quickly and began life-saving efforts. The child was unconscious and breathing was shallow. Medics rushed the child to T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital. The name of the child has not be released pending proper family notifications. The driver of the vehicle was notified and no charges have been filed at this time. Chattanooga Police Lt. Kim Noorbergen says more information will be released as the investigation continues.
Friday, June 26, 2009 The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office along with Soddy Daisy Police Department went to 1664 Greendale Way Drive Thursday, June 25th to execute outstanding drug warrants. Janice Atkinson, Hamilton
County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman, says after entering the
residence, detectives found items used to produce methamphetamine.
Two small children were also found in the residence and were
transported to T.C. Thompson Hospital to be examined for possible
exposure to any chemicals.
Dawson:
Spokeswoman Atkinson says charges for Initiating the Process to Manufacture Methamphetamine will be placed later by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division.
Friday, June 26, 2009 One week after being born at the Tennessee Aquarium, an adorable macaroni penguin is keeping its parents quite busy. "We've recorded them feeding the baby 18 to 20 times from 7 am to 5 pm each day,” said senior aviculturist Amy Graves. "And I'm sure they are feeding throughout the night as well." ---- Nooga.com has MORE
Life Care Center of Red Bank nursing home suspension lifted .... The Tennessee Department of Health says the 148-bed licensed nursing home located at 1020 Runyan Drive has returned to substantial compliance for state licensing purposes. ---- Chattanoogan.com has MORE
Chattanooga jobless rate up to 9.3 % .... The jobless rate in the six-county Chattanooga metro area rose during May by 0.7 percent to 9.3 percent — the highest rate for the area since August 1983. Over the past 12 months, employment in metropolitan Chattanooga has shrunk by more than 5.2 percent, or 12,350 jobs, according to state employment figures. ---- TimesFreePress.com has MORE
Settlement reached in case involving shoving of Walmart greeter .... William Walker will get $10,000 from the City of Chattanooga and $10,000 from officer Kenneth Freeman in connection with a Christmas Eve incident in which the 71-year-old greeter was shoved to the floor at the Collegedale Wal-Mart. ---- Chattanoogan.com has MORE
ER police looking for armed home invaders Friday, June 26, 2009 The East Ridge Police Department is asking for help in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated robbery on June 24th around 10:00 p.m. The robbery occurred at 201 Eads Avenue in East Ridge. The black female suspect knocked on the victim's door. The victim opened the door and a black male wearing a ski mask and armed with a handgun forced his way into the apartment. The male pushed the victim down and held her at gunpoint while the female took property from the apartment. Woman's description:
The female suspect was last seen wearing a white top with a tank-top underneath; a pair of Capri pants, and tennis shoes. She was possibly driving a gold 2003 Altima. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the East Ridge Police Department at 423/867-3718 or the confidential tip-line at 423 867-0016.
Family's Pet Cats die in Tyner area house fire Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009 BCSO spokesman Bob Gault says after an extensive investigation by the Bradley County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the District Attorney's Office, the Bradley County Grand Jury indicted Casey Brock, a former teacher at Lake Forest Middle School, on two counts of sexual battery by an authority figure and two counts of solicitation of a minor. Brock, 32, turned herself in at the Judicial Center on Thursday. Bond was set at $2,500.
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Mom
of 15-year-old fatally shot by police officer gets lawyer quick .... Nooga.com has learned the mother of 15-year-old
Alonzo O’Kelley Jr. obtained an attorney within just a few
hours after the boy was shot dead Wednesday night by a CHA police
officer in the East Lake Courts public housing project. She will
likely file a wrongful death suit against the Chattanooga Housing
Authority and/or the City of Chattanooga. The name of of the
boy's mother has not been released at this time nor has the name
of the lawyer. (Original story below)
Pops on the River Saturday
Man
who robbed Ringgold Walgreen's may have also robbed East Brainerd
store ... Ringgold
police detective Patrick Mason said he is going through and following
up on leads in the robbery Monday night at Ringgold Walgreen's.
After the story was publicized, he received around a half a dozen
leads from the public, Mason said. At about 7:40 p.m. on June
29, an unidentified male stole Oxycontin from the pharmacy at
gunpoint. The robber entered the store about 30 minutes before
the robbery and left a handbag on the shopping aisle in front
of the pharmacy. ---- Rome News has 
Sgt.
Jerri Weary, Chattanooga Police spokesperson, says the Chattanooga
Housing Officer involved in last night's shooting was responding
to sounds of shots fired when he encountered an armed gunman.
Governor's
Highway Safety Office warns Tennesseans not to get "nailed"
by the cops this summer
Prebul's
creditors going after his personal assets including his Signal
Mountain home .... Attorney Jerry
Farinash, the trustee for the bankruptcy of Prebul's former dealership
group, filed the petition in Chattanooga Bankruptcy Court claiming
money from Prebul's dealership went into Prebuls's Signal Mountain
house. A hearing has been set for next Monday afternoon, July
6th.
The
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Christopher Todd Suttles,
age 27, was located and apprehended at 261 West Howe Street in
Alcoa, Tennessee.
Rocky
Face woman perishes in head-on crash on Georgia highway
Robin Smith to make "major announcement"
Chattanooga
Idol 2009 set for Thursday
Boathouse Restaurant emails spark strong
reactions on social networking sites
.... Friday morning, Bleu Hayes posted an email forward on Twitter
about a customer's recent experience at 
Funeral
today for Chris Leggett, murdered in Africa ... The 39-year-old from Cleveland, Tennessee
was shot to death by a group of Al-Qaida terrorists for what
they was Leggett was trying to convert Muslims to Christianity.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church
in Cleveland. ---- WRCBTV.com has 
Beginning
Wednesday, July 1, Chattanooga residents will simply need to
call 3-1-1 for any brush pick-up. This new Brush on Demand service
will allow citizens to report their brush piles to 3-1-1 for
collection as opposed to awaiting their pickup week. Public Works
crews will be routed daily to collection locations by request.
Murder witness arrested .... Nearly two months after the murder of Richard
Ervin, police said the mystery, a possible witness to the crime
known only as Gary Johnson, has finally been revealed. Only problem,
it wasn't Gary Johnson at all. Lt. Tim Carroll with the Chattanooga
Police said, "We do now know that Gary Johnson's real name
is Derrick Cunningham. Gary Johnson is the name he gave us back
in May when we first investigated the homicide case the he was
a witness to." ---- WRCBTV.com has 
Tennessee to begin issuing driver license
with easier to read date of birth
Happy
retirement Bill Markham; A look back at the Markham legacy
Fort Payne man charged with "sexting"
messages to 15-year-old girl ...
40-year-old Garry Don Galloway allegedly sent more than 1,600
sexually explicit text messages to a young girl. Galloway is
out of the DeKalb County jail now on a $15,000 bond. The messages
were discovered when a teacher confiscated the girl's phone because
the teen was text messaging during class. Authorities said Galloway
sent the messages to the girl over a 30-day period about a year
ago.
Crime
Stoppers: CPD looking for three men, all for domestic violence
Around
1:30 a.m. this morning several Chattanooga police officers were
dispatched to The Drink night club at 
CarMax
planning new superstore location at I-75 and Shallowford Road
The
attempted robbery happened Friday morning around 9 a.m. at the
Citizens Tri-County Bank.
Two
arrested on narcotics charges
Bruce
Garner, Chattanooga Fire Department spokesman, says firefighters
rushed to the scene of a house fire shortly after 3:00 this morning
at 6804 Ty Hi Drive. Resident Jerry Pelham said he was asleep
in bed when his wife woke up and noticed "a glow from the
bedroom window." The couple discovered moments later that
there was a fire in their screened-in porch. They smartly called
911 and got out of the house.
Former
Bradley County teacher indicted on sex charges involving a minor