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$5M suit over Meigs County courthouse incident settled
A $5 million federal lawsuit filed by a Hamilton County woman against Meigs County, Tennessee, and a county judge has been settled after the…
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Remember When, Chattanooga? Red Bank, White Oak communities OK’d name change 60 years ago
Sixty years ago this week, members of the Red Bank and White Oak communities saw the sign, and it opened their eyes. So, four…
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Study: Alabama counties that raised criminal fines also saw jail populations increase
A study released earlier this month found that Alabama counties that increased criminal fines and fees also saw increases in their jail populations.
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Hamilton County cited costs in closing dental clinic. Records provide a fuller picture.
Dentist Jon Salinas didn't learn Hamilton County would refer displaced patients to his practice until weeks after officials had already announced plans to close…
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Toni Says: What to know about receiving a shingles shot at no cost with Medicare
In October, I enrolled in Medicare but did not enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan. I went to my doctor in April for…
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What’s Going There? Over 300 new housing units gain approval during July Regional Planning Commission meeting
A Hamilton County planning board has recommended the approval of more than 300 new homes across four developments in different parts of the county.
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Local History: Johnny Clem, drummer boy of Chickamauga
John Lincoln Clem was a drummer boy who became one of the most famous child soldiers of the Union Army. He later retired as a major general. His Civil War story, which includes service at the Battle of Chickamauga, sits at the intersection of fact and legend.
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Hilleary, Garrett leading Republicans in race to succeed Rose in Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District
St. George Marina in Cumberland County can't escape the Tennessee summer heat. In early July, local organizers gathered under a wooden picnic shelter overlooking the water to escape the blazing sun.
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They harvest the nation’s food, but a new rule may strip them of health insurance
Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employment patterns could put their health coverage at risk.
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BBB warns: Don’t be fooled by ‘free’ gas and grocery card postcards
With the cost of groceries and fuel continuing to strain many household budgets, it's no surprise that consumers are eager to take advantage of legitimate savings opportunities. Unfortunately, scammers know this too, and they're increasingly using the U.S. mail to lure people with promises of free gas and grocery gift cards.
