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Three takeaways from Weston Wamp’s State of the County address
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp delivered his fourth State of the County speech Tuesday, once again laying out his vision for technical education and new initiatives in the coming year.

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Kettle corn and florals: See the business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week
Business licenses provided last week by Hamilton County.

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Grimy walls, dirty shelving: Chattanooga area restaurant inspection reports for week ending May 19, 2026
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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Trust for Public Land manager named new Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors administrator
Johnson’s appointment comes as department faces $1M budget reduction, Walnut Street bridge renovation completion

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Three federal challenges to Tennessee redistricting consolidated into one case
A federal judge has ordered a legal challenge to Tennessee's redrawn congressional districts — brought by the ACLU on behalf of voters, clergy and nonprofits in Memphis — be consolidated with two other challenges, at the request of the state attorneys defending the maps.

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Carruthers’ sister joins plea to halt Tennessee execution
Governor declines to intervene

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Federal judge denies Alabama’s motion to vacate state Senate map
A federal judge Monday denied the state's request to revert to Alabama's 2021 state Senate map, citing a lack of jurisdiction.

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What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump dislodges Massie in Kentucky
President Donald Trump scored another win Tuesday against a Republican rival, dislodging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill.

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Food Scene: Beloved Uncle Larry retiring, handing business off to son
Larry Torrence, affectionately known as Uncle Larry, the moniker of his successful seafood restaurants, plans to retire at the end of June.

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Hakeem calls GOP decision to remove Tennessee House Dems from committees intimidation
It's an attempt to intimidate representatives and the communities they represent, but it didn't work, Tennessee House Rep. Yusuf Hakeem, D-Chattanooga, said about last week's decision to remove all members of the House Democratic Caucus from their committee assignments.
