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Homelessness in Southeast Tennessee is down, according to 2026 data report
Homelessness in Southeast Tennessee is down, according to a new report released by the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition. The numbers show a 14% decrease from 2025's number of homeless people across an 11-county region as part of the annual point-in-time count, when city staffers, nonprofit workers and volunteers count each person they see on the streets and survey them on a night in January.

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Chattanooga pharmacy owner allegedly traded drugs for sexual acts with up to 30 women
A Chattanooga pharmacy owner has been arrested and accused of trading sexual acts with up to 30 women in exchange for prescription medication.

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DEA suspends Chattanooga pharmacy’s license
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued an immediate suspension order Monday to a Chattanooga pharmacy.
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Argument sparks fatal shooting in Meigs County
An argument in southern Meigs County led to a fatal shooting and an arrest, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

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Midwives file lawsuit challenging Georgia restrictions on maternal health providers
A group of reproductive health advocates is challenging a series of state laws that restrict the practice of midwifery in Georgia, arguing that the state unfairly limits a sector of maternal health providers who could help improve access to maternal care.

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Chattanooga cutting down trees near Chatt Foundation homeless services
The city of Chattanooga is cutting down about a dozen trees outside the Chatt Foundation, a social service agency where the homeless community frequently gathers outside, as summer nears. The group's CEO says he wasn't aware until Day 1 of the cutting.

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Commission challenger Brad Wardlaw wants to help Hamilton County manage growth proactively
Property manager Brad Wardlaw is running to challenge incumbent Hamilton County Commissioner Chip Baker, R-Signal Mountain.

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Incumbent Chip Baker stresses infrastructure needs in Hamilton County
Incumbent Hamilton County Commissioner Chip Baker, R-Signal Mountain, has held his seat for two four-year terms and is now running for a third.

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Wamp seeking to mend Urban League relationship with $250K infusion
Hamilton County is rekindling its partnership with a nonprofit it clawed back funds from several years ago.

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TVA CEO Don Moul to retire as Trump targets pay across utility
Executive’s brief tenure marked by operational success amid political tumult
