Regional
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Worker hospitalized after arm caught in machine at downtown Pilgrim’s Pride plant
A worker at the Pilgrim's Pride plant in downtown Chattanooga remains in the hospital after his arm became stuck in a conveyor.
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Hamilton County unaware amphitheater deal includes transfer of public land
Hamilton County officials did not know that developer Jimmy White's agreement with a private amphitheater developer included a contingency that the county transfer a block of land it owns to the out-of-state developer.
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State investigating Dade County commissioner’s potential misuse of credit card
A Dade County commissioner is under investigation after reports she may have used her county credit card for excessive charges.
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Final Chattanooga area O’Charley’s closes as chain shuts down
Nashville-based O'Charley's closed its Fort Oglethorpe location Wednesday as the chain shut down its corporate restaurants nationwide.
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Nashville airport board poised to approve Dolly Parton name change
Tennesseans should soon be able to fly in and out of Dolly Parton International Airport.
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Georgia politician Stacey Abrams speaking to local Democrats this week
Stacey Abrams, the former Georgia state House minority leader, will headline a local Democratic fundraiser this weekend.
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Payday lender Advance Financial closes several dozen Tennessee stores
Nashville-based payday lender Advance Financial closed over 40 of its storefront locations Wednesday.
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Blackburn wants changes to death penalty, but governors have little power to make them
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the Republican nominee for governor of Tennessee, wants to expedite executions and "bring back the electric chair," if elected.
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Trump’s beef import plan draws criticism from Alabama organizations, politicians
President Donald Trump's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of beef priced under market value drew rare rebukes from Alabama organizations generally supportive of him and provided an opening for an incumbent U.S. representative facing a difficult battle for re-election.
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State agency announces Chattanooga talks on new downtown regulation
The state agency overseeing tourism development is partnering with the Chattanooga Tourism Co. to host a townhall-like event at the Chattanooga Convention Center later this month.
