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HCSO D.A.R.E. Car Wins Best Of Show

  • 6/9/2025

This past week, two HCSO D.A.R.E. Program Instructors Joseph Dangler and Ian Morrow participated in the 2025 Tennessee D.A.R.E. Officer’s Association’s Conference in Pigeon Forge. During this annual event, a car show was held for law enforcement agencies across the state to exhibit their D.A.R.E. vehicles in hopes of winning the coveted Best of Show Award. Sheriff Austin Garrett announces the HCSO’s D.A.R.E. car, a 2018 Dodge Challenger, was voted this year’s Best in Show. “I am very pleased our D.A.R.E. car has been recognized as Best in Show across the state of Tennessee. Originally seized from a local drug dealer, this vehicle has been transformed into the sleek, dynamic ... (click for more)

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Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp joined neighbors and community leaders to officially open the new Birchwood Community Center
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp joined neighbors and community leaders to officially open the new Birchwood Community Center
Photo by Shelia Harding Cannon

TDOT Prepares For 2025 Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival

  • 6/9/2025

Once again, Manchester, Tn. will host the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, one of the most popular live music events in the country. Since 2002, the event has featured a diverse assortment of performers on a 700-acre Middle Tennessee farm that becomes the temporary home for thousands from across the country. Over 65,000 people are ... (click for more)

K9 Helps With Felony Amount Drug Arrest And Cash Seizure - And Other Collegedale Police Calls

  • 6/9/2025

K9 Maxim was deployed to the 5500 block of Highway 153. K9 Maxim's presence prompted the individuals to admit to their possession of narcotics. Officers found a felony amount of methamphetamines, marijuana, fentanyl, mushrooms, and drug paraphernalia. A large amount of cash was also seized from the vehicle. Friday, June 6 Officers ... (click for more)

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Walker County Arrest Report For June 2-8
  • 6/9/2025

Here is the Walker County arrest report for June 2-8: HEGWOOD CHARLES THOMAS W/M 47 MISD OFFICER ALLEN RETURN FROM CHI GASPAR JARED ADIRL H/M 19 MISD OFFICER HINCH SIMPLE BATTERY FVA MILLS JULITA SHAMARA B/F 41 MISD OFFICER CARTER DRIVING ON SUSPENDED, NO INSURANCE RHUDY CHADWICK DEWAYNE W/M 46 FELONY OFFICER HINCH PROBATION VIOLATION DOUGLAS LEON DANIEL W/M 47 MISD OFFICER LEAMON SIMPLE ASSAULT FVA HEADRICK ALICIA MARIE W/F 40 FELONY OFFICER MILLER FTA CARROLL JEREMY ... more

We Can Save Engel Stadium
  • 6/9/2025

If Engel Stadium is just an old building, Chickamauga Battlefield is just vacant land. Engel Stadium has a rich history. A very rich history. You may not know much about it. That’s our fault. We’ve let this shining piece of our story get away. But there’s still time to fix it. Chattanooga doesn’t throw its past away. Especially not the good stuff. During the 10 years I led the Engel Foundation, we welcomed hundreds to the ballpark for all kinds of reasons. They always wore a smile. Yes, ... more

Dan Fleser: Looking Back At What Went Wrong With Vols' Season
Dan Fleser: Looking Back At What Went Wrong With Vols' Season
  • 6/9/2025

In his opening statement following Tennessee baseball’s season-ending loss at Arkansas on Sunday, Tony Vitello apologized to the fan base for the Vols not making a return ... more

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