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Longtime downtown daycare center to be consolidated by UTC
The Little Miss Mag Early Learning Center, a downtown childcare staple saved from the brink more than two years ago, is closing its doors for good, but officials at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, which took over center management in 2024, say no currently enrolled families will lose their spots.

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Federal judge denies request to block Highway Patrol traffic stops conducted in tandem with ICE
A federal judge denied a request for a preliminary injunction that would prevent the Tennessee Highway Patrol from conducting pretextual traffic stops in tandem with federal immigration agents.

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Driver dies after truck crashes into pond on Birchwood Pike
A driver died after a truck crashed into a pond on Birchwood Pike, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
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‘Second chance at life’: How stem cell donation saved a Chattanooga cancer patient
Chattanooga and Rochester, New York, are separated by 860 miles, but in May 2024, the two cities became intertwined after a stem cell donation from a New York firefighter saved the life of a Sale Creek resident.

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President Trump draws loud ovation from sold-out Neyland Stadium
The line had formed outside of Neyland Stadium well before sunrise.

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Diesel surge pressures regional trucking companies
Diesel prices have surged far more than gasoline prices in recent weeks, putting increasing pressure on area trucking companies and raising questions about whether policymakers have options for easing the costs.

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Seasonal home prep: BBB offers your ‘to do’ list for fall for a worry-free winter
It might not feel like it just yet, but fall has officially arrived. Soon, the temperatures will cool down and the leaves will show off their colors.

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Growth in ‘early-career’ residents is quicker in Tennessee counties bordering big cities
Counties near Tennessee's biggest cities saw the fastest growth rates for "early-career" adults ages 25 to 44 since 2020, according to a report released by the Tennessee State Data Center Monday.

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Personal Finance: Selling a life insurance policy? What to know
We've all seen the ads: "Did you know you can sell your life insurance policy?" The answer is yes, under certain conditions, and it could be a very beneficial strategic decision.

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TVA smashed September power record amid heat dome
Agency invests billions to expand grid as demand rises
