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State says sports betting tax revenue will increase with Super Bowl in Tennessee
With Nashville set to host Super Bowl LXIV in February 2030 at the new Nissan Stadium, the state expects to capture more in tax revenue from sports betting beyond the normal spike associated with the big game, said Stephanie Maxwell, deputy director of the Sports Wagering Council, the agency in charge of online sports betting.

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UAW will ‘organize a lot more plants in Chattanooga,’ official says
Inspired by the successful union push at Volkswagen, local workers at Schnellecke Logistics voted by a 2-to-1 margin last week to join the United Auto Workers, and the union is hopeful other Chattanooga workplaces will soon follow.

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Former Dade County Jail administrator arrested, accused of misusing public funds
The Dade County Jail's former administrator was arrested following allegations he used county funds for personal purchases, officials said.

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Tennessee state trooper identified in Tracy City shooting investigation
The district attorney for Grundy County has identified the off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol officer under investigation in a June 2 shooting incident in Tracy City.

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Portion of Broad Street closed in Chattanooga for Spanish national team
A portion of Broad Street in downtown Chattanooga is closed for security measures ahead of the arrival of the Spanish national team for the World Cup soccer tournament, according to a press release from the city of Chattanooga.

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Georgia’s gas tax suspension lifts, raising prices by 33 cents per gallon
Georgia's gas tax returned Wednesday after a two-and-a-half-month hiatus, causing gas prices to rise by roughly 33 cents per gallon.

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Georgia wildlife haven forged by fire and peat nears UNESCO recognition
Blackwater swamp Okefenokee under consideration for World Heritage status

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Black midwives are suing Southern states, claiming regulations make it harder to help patients
Black midwives in the South, a region rife with racial disparities in maternal health access and maternal mortality, are leading lawsuits over state regulations that they say limit their ability to provide care.

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Temporary lane closures set through week for ‘blue bridge’ inspection
Marion County residents who use the Highway 156 bridge to cross the Tennessee River will face lane closures through the week as state officials perform an inspection.

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Ask a Doctor: Parents should talk to their children about inhalants
I'm seeing videos online about "laughing gas" and other inhalants. How worried should I be as a parent?
