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Federal food assistance cuts come with hefty price tag for Tennessee taxpayers
Looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program could place Tennessee taxpayers on the hook for more than $110 million annually as the federal government shifts a portion of the financial burden for the food assistance program to states.

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ICE officials, attorneys for Georgia journalist spar over his immigration history
Lawyers for Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara and his family are asking a federal court to stop U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from deporting him while he is in their custody.

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Tennessee fights to keep confidential record of THP participation in immigration enforcement
The state is fighting to keep information confidential about the Tennessee Highway Patrol's participation in immigration sweeps, arguing in court that the highly politicized nature of the sweeps could make troopers a target of violence or harassment if made public.

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Walnut Street Bridge may need more time for repairs
City Council approves additional $5M

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Soddy-Daisy police accuse 77-year-old of attempted murder
A 77-year-old Soddy-Daisy man is facing attempted murder charges after his arrest Tuesday.

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Gene-o Shipley announces run for second term on Hamilton County Commission
Republican Hubert Gene "Gene-o" Shipley, first-time Hamilton County commissioner and longtime Soddy-Daisy advocate, will seek a second term during the 2026 election season.

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Tennessee Republican contends more details needed on tuition grant rollout
A Shelby County lawmaker who voted in favor of the governor's education tution grant program is questioning the state's refusal to disclose the number of private school students using the funds.

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Pilot from a storied bomber group, who grew up in Chattanooga, dies at 103
John H. Luckadoo, who grew up in Chattanooga and became the last surviving pilot from the storied 100th Bombardment Group, died Sept. 1 in Dallas. He was 103.

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Call to action at vigil for Kirk in Collegedale
About 250 people gathered at Veterans Memorial Park on Sunday evening to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, while President Donald Trump attended Kirk's memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, along with tens of thousands of other mourners.

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Hamilton County center shares resources, ways to help prevent suicide
Hamilton County Family Justice Center Education Coordinator Sonya Reaves has been safekeeping her friend's bullets for over a year after recognizing she was going through a rough time.
