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Dunlap Fire Department has Busy Day
Friday June 28, 2024, was a busy day for the volunteers of Dunlap Fire Department. 1:29 AM dispatched to a car on fire in the overlook pull off on Hwy 111 going up Lewis Chapel Mountain. 10:21 AM dispatched to a report of black smoke in the area of Mt....
Musical lineup announced for next Hamilton County Fair this November
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — For a second year, McDonald Farm will host the Hamilton County Fair this Veterans Day weekend, and on Tuesday county officials announced the musical lineup. A release says Tennessee-born troubadour Larry Fleet will headline night two with his powerhouse voice and traditional country sound inspired...
1925 Scopes Trial reenacted in Dayton
DAYTON, Tenn., July 10, 1925 — The trial of a Dayton teacher accused of violating Tennessee’s anti-evolution law got underway today in Rhea County’s crowded circuit courtroom. Ninety-nine years ago, John Thomas Scopes was brought to trial in a case that caught the attention of the world. More than 100 reporters covered the trial, which was broadcast live over WGN Radio—a first in American legal history. William Jennings Bryan, former secretary of state and three-time Democratic presidential candidate, joined the prosecution, and Clarence Darrow, the...
Landfill expansion projects and debates advance, including Capital Waste site in Georgia
Landfill operators seeking expansion approvals continued with public outreach, site development plans and construction throughout the spring. Here’s a look at some of the more notable recent developments from May and June. Capital Waste completes first of two landfill expansion projects. Capital Waste Services is in the process of...
Clergy defend Murphy in front of district attorney’s office as Wamp responds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Fireworks popped off inside of the Hamilton County Courts Building Monday morning. Last week’s resignation and indictment of former Chattanooga police chief Celeste Murphy caused a group of African-American clergy to come out to defend her. That group of black clergy chose to set up their...
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