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Arguments close for Chattanooga man accused of 2023 vehicle shooting

Arguments wrapped Thursday afternoon for the jury trial of a Chattanooga man accused of murder.

By Mason Edwards July 15, 2026

Staff photo by Mason Edwards / Jamal Lamere Adams, 34, is escorted into the courtroom July 15, 2026, for his third day standing trial on an accusation of murder.

Meigs County authorities seek help in deputy ‘ambush’

The Meigs County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about what was described as an ambush during a routine traffic stop Wednesday.

By Staff Report July 15, 2026

Staff Photo by Ben Benton / The Meigs County Jail is pictured Feb. 5, 2026. The Meigs County Sheiff's Office is seeking information related to an alleged ambush of a deputy July 15 in the Peakland Road-Highway 68 area on the north end of the county.

Catoosa Animal Shelter at capacity, offering waived adoption fees

The Catoosa County Animal Shelter has reached capacity, and the county is waiving adoption fees for prospective owners with the help of donations, the county announced.

By Ignacio Perez July 15, 2026

Catoosa County government / The Catoosa County Animal Shelter is at capacity with dogs like Beans, pictures, as well as cats. The shelter in Ringgold is waiving adoption fees.

Tennessee Health Department agrees not to report critically ill children to immigration authorities

For the time being, the Tennessee Department of Health has agreed not to report undocumented families enrolled in a program for critically ill children to immigration enforcement.

By Mikeie Honda Reiland July 15, 2026

The Metro Courthouse is home to the Davidson County Chancery Court. An agreed temporary injunction stipulates that the state Health Department will not report families in the Children's Special Services program to immigration or disenroll them. (Martin B. Cherry/Nashville Banner)

Tennessee GOP gubernatorial hopefuls split on private school tuition subsidies

Tennessee's three top Republican gubernatorial candidates are miles apart on expanding the state's main private school tuition subsidy program.

By Sam Stockard / Tennessee Lookout July 15, 2026

Staff file Photo by Seth Carpenter / U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., answers questions from the press beside Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, left, and state Sen. Bo Watson, R-North Chattanooga, right, prior to the Lincoln Day Dinner at The Chattanoogan Hotel on June 20, 2026. Blackburn supports expanding Tennessee's private school subsidy programs.

Constitutional conservative and Reagan-era Republican vie for Tennessee state House seat

In the only competitive Republican primary for the state House, incumbent Tennessee state Rep. Michele Reneau of Hixson and challenger Tony Hullender of Signal Mountain will appear on the Aug. 6 ballot for Tennessee District 27.

By Ruby Rayner July 14, 2026

Staff file Photo by Seth Carpenter / Republican challenger Tony Hullender, left, speaks beside David Queen and his opponent, state Rep. Michele Reneau, during a Q&A with the North River Pachyderm Club on June 11, 2026, at the Creek's Bend Gold Course. Hullender is currently running to unseat Reneau.

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New Chattanooga Airport board will weigh withdrawing from lawsuits

Meeting for the first time, a brand new board mostly appointed by state lawmakers is scheduled to sit down at the Chattanooga Airport on Thursday to decide whether to withdraw from litigation that challenges the panel's authority, according to an agenda posted online.

By David Floyd July 14, 2026

Staff file photo by Larry Sullivan II / Chattanooga Airport Board members Harriette Stokes (left) and Santosh Sankar (middle) listen to Commissioner Chip Baker during the Chattanooga Airport Board meeting on June 22, 2026.

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Chattanooga officials hope to launch business grant program in blighted corridors

Chattanooga officials are hoping to launch a grant program for local businesses outside the downtown core later this year.

By Siena Duncan July 14, 2026

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Vehicles drive along Rossville Boulevard. A new business grant program soon to be rolled out by Chattanooga officials aims to infuse money into businesses along blighted corridors, including Rossville Boulevard.

Trial underway for Chattanooga man accused of 2023 vehicle shooting

Jurors were shown video of a shooting Tuesday during Day 2 testimony in the murder trial of Jamal Adams.

By Mason Edwards July 14, 2026

Staff photo by Mason Edwards / Defendant Jamal Lamere Adams, who is accused of first-degree murder, speaks with his defense attorneys during a lunch recess on the second day of his jury trial on July 14, 2026.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Beast Feast, Ice Cream Crawl, Hot as Hades

Here are some events to look forward to in the area this weekend.

By Sam Still July 14, 2026

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