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Candidates in Tennessee’s 5th District face off at campaign forum
Chaz Molder and Charlie Hatcher did something that has become unusual in Tennessee's statewide and federal politics: They appeared on stage together.
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Tennessee airports made $54 billion statewide economic impact in 2025, analysis shows
Chattanooga aiport produced almost $1.7 billion economic activity
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Local History: Thrasher’s road connection over Chickamauga Dam supports area’s growth
Wilkes T. Thrasher, Sr. was elected in 1948 as Hamilton County judge, a post comparable to today's county mayor. He had previously served as justice of the peace from 1924 to 1941 and as county register from 1936 to 1947. He was county judge until his death in an automobile accident on March 3, 1960.
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Nashville judge temporarily blocks immigration status checks in HIV/AIDS program
A Nashville judge temporarily blocked Tennessee health officials from requiring immigration status checks of HIV-positive individuals enrolled in a healthcare safety-net program.
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Alabama’s SNAP error rate on downward trend, preliminary data shows
Alabama appears to have reduced the error rate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), officials said Thursday morning, which could reduce a penalty facing the state in 2027.
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Voters will decide whether to expand a tax relief program for Georgia farmers
Georgia voters will have a chance to weigh in on a ballot measure that would expand a property tax relief program to include those who own larger swaths of farmland.
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Dr. Darria: What actually scares ER doctor moms on Halloween
I remember someone telling me to check for razors in my candy when I was a kid. A study to look specifically at this X-rayed 12,993 bags of Halloween candy and found no radio-opaque items — but that myth dominated headlines as a child.
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Council member, AI engineer to lead panel discussing data center plans for region
A panel of experts plans to speak a few days after Halloween on the benefits and costs of proposed data center developments across the Chattanooga area.
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Round three: Coonrod challenges Hakeem for state House seat
Demetrus Coonrod and Yusuf Hakeem have each beaten the other in elections past. Now, they're facing off for a third time with Hakeem's seat in the Tennessee statehouse, representing much of Chattanooga, on the line.
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Former Walker County deputy arrested, accused of illegally accessing criminal records
A former Walker County sheriff's deputy was arrested after investigators found he illegally accessed criminal history records and distributed evidence from active investigations, officials said.
