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Recent Nashville arrests highlight AI’s role in online child sexual exploitation
Nashville police made two arrests last week that highlight the way generative artificial intelligence technology is supercharging the sexual exploitation of children online.

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Tullahoma sixth grader biking to school killed in dump truck collision
A Tullahoma, Tennessee, sixth grader was killed by a dump truck Tuesday while riding a bicycle to school.

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Chattanooga man gets three years prison in plea deal after partial mistrial in fatal shooting case
A Chattanooga man pleaded guilty Tuesday to reckless homicide and received a three-year prison sentence months after jurors acquitted him of first-degree murder and hung on other charges.

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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Chatt Town Cool Down, Magnolia Festival
Here are some events you can look forward to this weekend in the greater Chattanooga region.

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Timeline: From her wedding to free kids’ books, Dolly Parton’s ties to Chattanooga area
From her wedding in Ringgold to her Imagination Library providing free books to thousands of Hamilton County children, Dolly Parton had strong ties to the Chattanooga area.

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Georgia state lawmaker says AI tool responsible for finance discrepancy that led to ethics complaint
Catoosa County's state representative says an artificial intelligence tool is responsible for discrepancies identified in his campaign's finances.

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Collegedale commission funds four additional patrol officers
The Collegedale City Commission funded four additional patrol officer positions, increasing the Police Department's full-time sworn staff level to 33 officers, officials said.

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TVA sets records for power demand, nuclear generation during summer heat
It's been a hot and dry summer, and few entities understand weather impacts like the Tennessee Valley Authority, a federal agency that generates and transmits electricity used by more than 10 million people.

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Community Voice: Independent Pinkston best bet for Tennessee governor
I have been voting for 18 years. In that time, my mother and I have never voted for the same candidate. It's possible we've never even agreed on a single political topic. She's a strict conservative; I'm a consistent progressive. We learned long ago not to discuss politics. This November, for the first time, we're voting for the same person: Lauren Pinkston, an independent running for Tennessee governor.

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Community Voice: New chapter of Chattanooga journalism should combine old, new strengths
If you're reading this, you've likely gleaned that the local daily newspaper is now under new ownership.
