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Tennessee Democrat to propose bill to ban corporations from political spending
A Tennessee Democrat is set to push for new restrictions on corporate campaign spending, following the seminal steps of a movement to limit dark money in politics.
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Red Bank police officer charged with domestic assault
A Red Bank police officer was arrested in connection with an alleged domestic assault, according to a press release from the city Police Department.
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State investigating after individual shot by Chattanooga police
Chattanooga police were involved in an incident Saturday that resulted in an individual described as a "suspect" being shot, according a department press release.
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Independent David Hatley draws ire from Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee governor’s race
David Hatley, an East Tennessee hot tub mogul and independent candidate for governor, has a checkered financial and legal past, but he wants voters to elect him based on promises of business acumen.
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Alabama withdraws objections to federal marijuana rescheduling
Alabama's public health officials withdrew their objection to the federal rescheduling of marijuana, a move officials characterized as procedural, following a July public hearing.
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Officials: Dade County paid nearly $680 toward commissioner’s New Orleans conference expenses
Dade County paid almost $680 toward a commissioner's conference expenses after she reimbursed the county for two alcoholic drinks, according to county officials.
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Former Boyd Buchanan soccer star lives out his faith by helping the homeless
Whenever Hayes Wood and a group of his family and friends spend time at the Chattanooga Rescue Mission, he is often reminded of his favorite Bible verse.
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‘The Matilda Effect’: Author says Chattanooga’s Jackie Mitchell among other notable forgotten women
In her recent nonfiction book, "The Matilda Effect: How 25 Women Were Erased From History," author L.E. Carmichael recognizes the achievements women made in STEM, sports, arts and politics across different time periods and regions of the world.
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Chattanooga Ballet to honor Walnut Street Bridge reopening during October shows
Pierceton Mazell, a professional dancer with the Chattanooga Ballet, walked away from the troupe's rehearsal space Wednesday for a swig of water after a choreography run-through. He was breathing laboriously and drenched in sweat.
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Medicare Open Enrollment is almost here … What should I do?
Toni, This is my first Medicare Open Enrollment Period, and a few weeks ago I read your article explaining what the fall enrollment time is about. I'm still confused about what I need to do.