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Alabama Public Television survey shows majority support for continuing PBS affiliation
After nearly a year of discussion among the governing body for Alabama Public Television to drop Public Broadcast Service programming, a survey released Tuesday showed majority support from the public to continue its affiliation with PBS.

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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.

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Volkswagen launches 2027 Atlas SUV in Chattanooga. Vehicle is key to automaker’s US strategy
Top Volkswagen officials celebrated the launch of the 2027 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport models at the company's Chattanooga plant as the German automaker embarks on the most significant downsizing in its history.

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Hamilton County Schools unveils new career exploration center
Hamilton County Schools opened a new middle school field trip location Tuesday where district students will have the opportunity to try hands-on activities tied to different occupations.

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Spilled milk on onions, sugar on ground: Chattanooga area restaurant inspections for week ending Sept. 29
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect food service establishments twice a year, grading them on a 100-point scale.
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Hamilton County Juvenile Court unveils roughly $2.2M lobby, reception area renovation
Hamilton County Juvenile Court unveiled a roughly $2.2 million renovation Tuesday that officials said improves security, accessibility and privacy at the nearly 40-year-old Courthouse.

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Hamilton County courts adopt new AI rule for legal filings
Hamilton County courts changed a rule this month to clarify that attorneys using artificial intelligence to prepare court filings are responsible for their accuracy and could face sanctions should they turn in filings with hallucinated information.

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Motorcyclist killed in I-24 crash near Rossville Boulevard exit
A 22-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into the back of a tractor trailer on Interstate 24, Chattanooga police said.
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Nashville Democrat sues Tennessee lieutenant governor over committee suspension, other restrictions
A Tennessee Democratic state senator has sued the chamber leader over her committee reassignment and travel reimbursement restrictions implemented after she protested from the Senate Floor during a recent special session to redraw the state's U.S. House map.

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Debate over data center growth in Georgia heats up race for governor
As Georgia becomes a national leader in new data center construction, debate over how to regulate the booming industry has become a hot issue in the race for governor.
