Regional
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Hamilton County sheriff to pause about 70 Flock, Motorola license plate readers
Sheriff cites concerns over public data and potential misuse

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Tennessee cattlemen brace for beef market unrest after Trump announces tariff-free imports
Tennessee cattle producers are preparing to sell their spring-born calves in a beef market roiled by President Donald Trump's Aug. 21 announcement of a plan to import about 660 million pounds of beef tariff-free in an effort to ease high prices for consumers.

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Alabama commission recommends simplifying, standardizing court fees
An Alabama state commission recently recommended the Alabama Legislature simplify and standardize court fees that local governments rely on but which can vary significantly from place to place.

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Novonix decides not to buy property next to Chattanooga riverside plant
Novonix decided not to purchase a 17.5-acre property adjacent to its Chattanooga plant and headquarters, the company told investors in a report on Monday.

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Hamilton County school board to honor Dolly Parton at special meeting
The Hamilton County Board of Education will meet Tuesday for a special meeting to recognize the contributions of the late Dolly Parton.

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Wilcox bridge project could begin by early 2027, end by 2030
State transportation officials this week provided a more detailed timeline for the multimillion-dollar Wilcox Boulevard Bridge replacement project, extending the anticipated start of construction to 2027 and completion of the project to 2030.

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Chattanooga-made wearable helps festivalgoers stay connected
Every cellular network has a weakness: the more people who try to use it in one place, the worse its signal will be. This explains why a crowded football stadium or a packed music festival can turn a cell phone with five bars into a glorified paperweight.

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Tennessee American Water customers to receive nearly $12 PFAS settlement credit
Utility’s second payout brings total returned per account to over $71

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Gov. Kay Ivey schedules November execution for Michael Taylor
Gov. Kay Ivey set a November execution date for a death row inmate convicted of murdering a Gadsden couple in 1991.

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Tennessee is looking into changing how it evaluates schools
There are currently two education accountability systems: the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); and the state letter grade. The Tennessee Department of Education is considering combining them into one based on the letter grade system.
