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Jury Selection Begins April 1 In Slaying Of Chris Wright In Front Of Patten Towers

  • 3/22/2025

Jury selection begins the afternoon of April 1 for the man charged with killing a prominent local businessman in front of the Patten Towers. Darryl Roberts, 58, is charged with the homicide of Christopher Wright. Judge Boyd Patterson is presiding over the case. That morning, there will be testimony by an expert witness for the defense. The state is seeking to exclude that evidence. The state announced on Friday that it was not going to introduce a statement that Roberts gave to police. Police said Roberts fatally shot the victim following an argument in the 1000 block of Market Street. At 11:51 p.m., officers responded to a shots fired call that was upgraded to a person ... (click for more)

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Chattanooga Prep players lift the Class 1A state championship trophy following their 77-50 win over Hillcrest Saturday afternoon at MTSU's Murphy Center. It was the Sentinels' second straight title and the first repeat by a Chattanooga-area local boys' program since the 2002-2003 season.
Chattanooga Prep players lift the Class 1A state championship trophy following their 77-50 win over Hillcrest Saturday afternoon at MTSU's Murphy Center. It was the Sentinels' second straight title and the first repeat by a Chattanooga-area local boys' program since the 2002-2003 season.
Photo by Bryan Cannon

Woman Dies In Car Accident On Highway 58 Friday Evening

  • 3/22/2025

Chattanooga Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 5600 block of Highway 58 Friday at 6:52 p.m. When police arrived they found a 61-year-old woman deceased. CPD's Traffic Unit responded to conduct the crash investigation. The preliminary investigation shows a Hyundai was attempting to turn east on Ferdinand Piech Way from Highway ... (click for more)

Financing Closed For $73 Million Tivoli Restoration

  • 3/22/2025

The National Trust Community Investment Corporation announced the successful financing of the Tivoli Theatre. The $73 million restoration will transform the historic theater and adjoining Trigg-Smartt buildings into a state-of-the-art performing arts center, revitalizing a key cultural asset in the heart of the downtown district, it was stated. ... (click for more)

Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 3/22/2025

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 ) ALVAREZ,VILERA YOENDY 2003 WILSON STREET CHATTANOOGA, 37406 Age at Arrest: 28 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff Charges: PROMOTING PROSTITUTION BELL,JACOLBRE DARLINE 3709 CARL WHITE PL CHATTANOOGA, 37410 Age at Arrest: 30 years old Arresting Agency: Chattanooga PD Charges: ... more

Chattanooga Prep Repeats As State Champs
Chattanooga Prep Repeats As State Champs
  • 3/22/2025

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Let’s just say “Mission Accomplished” for the Chattanooga Prep Sentinels Saturday afternoon at MTSU’s Murphy Center. It was about this same time last ... more

Mocs Win Second Round NIT Match Up With Dayton
  • 3/22/2025

The March postseason run continues. The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team went wire-to-wire behind a dominating effort to help soar past top-seeded Dayton, 87-72, in front of a rowdy McKenzie Arena crowd during National Invitation Tournament (NIT) Second Round action on Saturday. Following the win, Chattanooga (26-9) advances to the NIT Quarterfinals for the first time since 1985 while its 26 wins this season ties for third-most in program history. Dayton (23-11) concludes its ... more

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