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Cherokee tribe seeks to halt construction of new Moccasin Bend facility on historic land
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Earlier this year, Tennessee lawmakers approved a plan to build a new Moccasin Bend mental health facility on the existing site. Ever since the state announced that plan, there has been push back from several groups. Advocates met back in April to discuss alternatives or new...
2 Civil War soldiers will be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in & near Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tn. — Two members of the legendary Andrews' Raiders, Philip "Perry" Gephart Shadrach and George Davenport Wilson, will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor at a ceremony on July 3rd. The White House has announced there will be a Medal Of Honor ceremony on Wednesday. NewsChannel 9's...
Dry skies, high buys: Firework safety ignites concerns as sales soar in Tennessee, Georgia
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — America celebrates its 248th birthday on Thursday, and while the day is sure to end with a bang, authorities are also hoping it doesn't end with a wildfire. The Tennessee Division of Forestry is reminding residents that dry land can be dangerous. According to the Climate...
Tennessee woman receives $687K in jury verdict for COVID-19 vaccine firing
(The Center Square) – A federal jury in Tennessee found a former BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee employee should receive more than $687,000 after being fired due to a refusal to get a COVID-19 vaccination due to religious beliefs. Tanja Benton received the award in federal court in Chattanooga based upon a preponderance of evidence the company did not allow a reasonable accommodation for Benton. Benton had been an employee of the company for more than 17 years and was a bio statistical scientist. The award included $500,000 in punitive damages, $177,000 for back pay and $10,000 in compensatory damages.
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...
Hamilton County Democratic Party host candidates for debate forum
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Democratic Party held their candidate forum this Saturday at the Chattanooga Public Library. The event featured not only local Hamilton County candidates, but also ones from across the state. “I think it was an outstanding gathering of people sharing ideas and concepts...
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