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Motorcyclist Killed In Accident Involving Deer

  • 4/19/2024

A motorcyclist was killed after apparently striking a deer Thursday night. A Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Deputy was patrolling the 11500 block of Birchwood Pike at approximately 11:55 p.m., when he saw a deceased deer in the middle of the roadway. The deputy then noticed a motorcycle off the side of the roadway and discovered the rider nearby. The deputy immediately called for HCEMS and life-saving efforts were conducted by first responders, but unfortunately the motorcycle rider succumbed to their injuries. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit was called to the scene to investigate. The preliminary investigation suggests the motorcyclist was traveling ... (click for more)

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Runners try to break ahead at the Stan Sumrell Classic Track and Field Meet at Soddy Daisy. See more track and field photos by M.A. Locke on Prep Sports.
Runners try to break ahead at the Stan Sumrell Classic Track and Field Meet at Soddy Daisy. See more track and field photos by M.A. Locke on Prep Sports.
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Law Firms Dueling Over Who Gets To Represent Estate Of Woman Who Died In Patrol Car In Meigs County

  • 4/18/2024

Lawyers are dueling over who gets to represent the estate of Tabitha Smith, who died Feb. 14 in the back of a Meigs County patrol car after a newly hired deputy drove the vehicle into the Tennessee River. The submerged bodies of Ms. Smith and Deputy Robert J. Leonard were found the next day near a boat ramp. Ms. Smith was handcuffed. ... (click for more)

Lewis Found Guilty Of 1st-Degree Murder, Robbery

  • 4/18/2024

A Criminal Court jury found drug dealer Terrence Dewayne Lewis guilty of first-degree murder and robbery in the slaying of 20-year-old UTC student Evan Derry. It will be the second life prison sentence for the Chattanooga man. Lewis is already serving a life sentence for the December 2020 murder of Randy Williams, and he has been accused ... (click for more)

Ringgold Man Convicted Of Cruelty To Children
Ringgold Man Convicted Of Cruelty To Children
  • 4/19/2024

A Ringgold man has been convicted for cruelty to children. On Wednesday, a Catoosa County jury convicted Dillan Michael Tennant, 24, on two counts of cruelty to children ... more

TSWA Honors Dozen From Area On 2024 Girls All-State Basketball Teams
  • 4/18/2024

A total of 12 Chattanooga-area girls were named to the just announced Tennessee Sports Writers Association 2024 Girls All-State basketball teams. The City of Cleveland saw three of its stars honored as Class 4A state champion Bradley Central standouts Kimora Fields and Harmonie Ware were selected, as well as, Cleveland High’s multi-sport standout Lauren Hurst. In Class 3A another multi-sport star, Carlee Lowry was named. In Class 3A, two McMinn Central athletes were honored, Karina Bystry ... more

The Elite 18: Bear Trace Wins As We Advance To The Area’s Best Hole No. 4
The Elite 18: Bear Trace Wins As We Advance To The Area’s Best Hole No. 4
  • 4/17/2024

With its picturesque setting along the densely wooded shores of Lake Chickamauga, Bear Trace at Harrison Bay has long been considered the crown jewel of the trio of Jack Nicklaus-designed ... more

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