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Kelly Administration, City Council To Take "Deep Dive" Into Topic Of Sworn Fire And Police Pay

7/1/2025

City officials said Tuesday that the Kelly administration and the City Council will "take a deep dive" into the current situation with pay for sworn fire and police, then come up with proposals for pay improvements. Councilwoman Raquetta Dotley, who chairs the finance committee, said workshops are set at 9 a.m. on July 15, July 22 and July 29. She said a public hearing will be Aug. 9, then the council may vote on first reading on Aug. 26. Second and final reading would be Sept. 9. Officials said earlier some $17.5 million to $20 million is needed for raising first responder pay to adequate levels. The administration said it does not have the full funding on hand, leaving ... (click for more)

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Swimmers set to race at Ridgeside

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Henderson Picks Up Allies In 1st Try For Urban Chickens In 12 Years

7/1/2025

City Councilman Chip Henderson has picked up some allies in his first try to resurrect the urban chicken issue since 2013. He noted that the ordinance passed that year on first reading, but was voted down on second reading. His renewed effort is set to come to a vote on first reading on July 22. Councilman Dennis Clark said he has ... (click for more)

Beloved Fixture In Downtown Chattanooga Since 1968, John Yacoubian Dies At 86

7/1/2025

A longtime beloved fixture in downtown Chattanooga, who had a knack for making handsome suits fit just right, has died while on a trip to Italy. Ohannes “John” Yacoubian, who was 86, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 24, in Lezzeno, Italy, family members said. Described as a husband, father, grandfather, business founder, and friend to ... (click for more)

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Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report

7/2/2025

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 ) ATCHLEY,GEORGE FRANKLIN 727 E 11TH ST CHATTANOOGA, 37403 Age at Arrest: 65 years old Arresting Agency: Chattanooga PD Charges: CRIMINAL TRESPASSING BRADSHAW,LANDON ERIC 207 DIETZ RD RINGGOLD, 30736 Age at Arrest: 25 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff Charges: VOP ... more

East Ridge Touts Low Tax Rate

7/1/2025

City's "Park Within A Park" Set To Expand By Over 13 Acres At Historic Missionary Ridge

7/1/2025

Senator Blackburn Hails Senate Passage Of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

7/1/2025

3 Tennesseans Join TVA Board

7/1/2025

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Red Bank Swimmers Overpower Aqua Tigers,447-274

7/1/2025

Taking a big bite out of the Cleveland Aqua Tigers for the second time this Chattanooga Area Swim League action Monday evening, the Red Bank Gators kept themselves in position to battle for the White Division crown. Increasing the previous 42-point margin of victory in Cleveland on June 12, Red Bank improved to 6-1 on the season with a 417-358 tally in its home pool. Although the Aqua Tigers (2-4) had more double-digit scorers (18-16), none posted a perfect ... more

TSWA Taps 18 From Local Area For All-State Softball Honors

6/28/2025

Cleveland Water Dogs Cap Regular Season with Win Over Ridgeside

6/27/2025

TSWA Announces All-State Track & Field Honorees

6/27/2025

TSWA Taps 17 Local Athletes For All-State Tennis Teams

6/26/2025

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Lookouts Win Series Opener At Barons

7/2/2025

Starting pitcher Zach Willeman made the most of his first start with the Chattanooga Lookouts Tuesday night. The 29 year old minor league veteran tossed five scoreless innings while allowing only three hits and striking out two. After Willeman's exit the Dodgers' bullpen was outstanding. Arij Fransen struck out four of the six hitters he faced and allowed no hits or runs. Trevor Kuncl threw a scoreless ninth as he seems to always do, his tenth save on the season. Ethan O'Donnell got ... more