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Tennessee lawmakers mull execution changes amid Christa Pike ordeal
Tennessee legislators are proposing changes to the state's death penalty system after the Department of Correction failed to kill Christa Pike last week, its second botched execution this year.
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Under Trump, immigration arrests and detentions surge in Tennessee
Since Donald Trump was sworn into office for a second time, immigration arrests have surged nationwide as his administration carries out an unprecedented mass detention and deportation agenda.
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Hundreds seek Chattanooga energy assistance as costs climb
Valencia Dubose said working hard and showing up on time isn’t always enough nowadays to ensure every household bill is paid.
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Local History: James Garfield’s road to the White House took him through Chickamauga
Preacher, lawyer and Union Gen. James Garfield fought in the Battle of Chickamauga and was later elected U.S. president. He was assassinated after four months in office.
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Interested in all things space? Here’s a Chattanooga place you need to know
If the Artemis missions have you dreaming of the moon, then head to Brainerd Road for a closer look.
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New application deadline set for 12th Judicial District opening
A new notice seeking applicants for the open judge’s seat in the six-county 12th Judicial District has been issued, restarting the process after four applicants had been approved for interviews later this month.
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Bledsoe County man facing assault, kidnapping charges
A Pikeville, Tennessee, man is facing charges of aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping after a brief investigation by state and local authorities.
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Georgia extends oyster harvest closure due to unusually warm water
Georgia is extending the annual closure of the oyster harvest season because of unusually warm ocean temperatures. Officials say the closure, which usually ends Sept. 30, will continue until the water is safe for wild oysters.
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Tennessee faces estimated $220M in extra SNAP costs under new federal rules
Tennessee may have to carve out an additional $220 million from its budget next year to continue funding the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program after President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed more of the program's costs to states.
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Beale Street businesses ride out Memphis law enforcement surge
A year after a coalition of law enforcement agencies converged on Memphis, conducting widespread traffic stops and roundups, Beale Street businesses are struggling to stay afloat as customers avoid the historic downtown area.
