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News Summary After almost four decades, justice is being pursued for DEA agent Kiki Camarena, as drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero has been extradited to...
News Summary The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has been designated as an R1 research institution by the Carnegie Classification, marking a significant...
News Summary Hamilton County Schools highlighted their recent achievements and budget constraints during the annual State of the System address by Superintendent Justin Robertson. Positive...
News Summary Chattanooga’s Bridge Refugee Services is struggling due to significant federal funding cuts, impacting around 450 refugees. These cuts hinder vital services that help...
News Summary Chattanooga is experiencing a surge of emergency incidents, from heroic dog rescues to tragic homicides. The community is coming together in the face...
News Summary A Chattanooga daycare worker, Tonya Liveley, has been arrested on felony child abuse charges following a disturbing incident at the Primrose School of...
News Summary This March, Chattanooga is bursting with exciting events including comedy shows, concerts, film screenings, and vibrant festivals. Notable performances include Jim Gaffigan and...
News Summary Hamilton County is seeing a significant shift in its development proposals, as County Commissioner Steve Highlander has announced the withdrawal of two major...
News Summary Chattanooga is confronting a wave of uncertainty as the Trump administration enacts plans for significant layoffs within federal agencies. With reports of over...
News Summary Chattanooga is poised for significant improvements in public transit as CARTA receives a $1.2 million grant from TDOT. This funding will support a...