From now on, March 9 will be known as Luther Day

Luther Masingill
Luther Masingill
photo Luther Masingill

From now on, March 9 will be known in all of Hamilton County as Luther Day, in honor of longtime broadcaster Luther Masingill.

The Chattanooga City Council made the same proclamation Tuesday at its weekly meeting.

While announcing the county's proclamation, County Mayor Jim Coppinger said Masingill was special to the community, because he loved the area.

"It wasn't that he had a shortage of opportunities to go elsewhere it's that Luther cared so much for this community that he chose to stay here," Coppinger said.

News report from Luther's passing:

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