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Officials were looking for a murder suspect in Tennessee. Then he came crashing through the ceiling
A fugitive wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Tennessee earlier this year was captured Monday after he fell through the ceiling of the Memphis home where he was hiding, federal authorities said. Deario Wilkerson, 20, was uninjured and taken into custody without incident on charges of first-degree murder...
State officials introduce ‘Every Child TN’ initiative to increase the number of foster families
On Monday, the Department of Children's Services (DCS) and the Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative (GFBCI) held a celebration at Belmont University's Fisher Center to kick off a new statewide initiative called 'Every Child TN.'
Superintendent Johnson assumes position, promises continued goals
Dr. Bryan Johnson is serving as the new superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, following a year-long search. Dr. Johnson, the former superintendent of Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, was the 2021 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year and a finalist for National Superintendent of the Year. “I think when we went...
Woman disfigured by 'unnecessary' surgery awarded $3.45 million in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WTVC) — A Chattanooga woman who was left with a "deep, irreparable and completely unnecessary" facial disfigurement after a medical procedure has won a multi-million dollar lawsuit. The woman says doctors removed several layers from her skin just above the bridge of her nose, saying they were...
Tennessee Republicans threaten to withhold millions from Memphis for gun control measures
State Republicans are threatening to withhold millions of dollars from Memphis, Tennessee, if the city doesn’t kill three gun control measures set to appear on ballots in November. Lawmakers in the deep-red state are warning the Democratic stronghold that its City Council is overstepping its authority and defying the state constitution. The ballot measures approved […]
Charles Smith to enter next term uncontested as city judge for Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Charles W. Smith, whose race for city judge is uncontested, says he’s humbled to serve Clarksville for another four years. “I consider the judgeship a privilege, an honor, and a responsibility,” says Smith, who has served as city judge since 2001. “The judicial team and I do our best to respectfully apply the law, and we take great pride in contributing to the positive quality of life in Clarksville.”
Community Benefits Agreement Put Together For South Broad District
The Bethlehem Center, the Chattanooga Lookouts, Perimeter Properties (the landowners of the former U.S. Pipe/Wheland Foundry site), and New City Properties (the site's master developer) are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement on Chattanooga’s first ever Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) – a historic achievement in the shared effort to revitalize the South Broad District of Chattanooga in a way that benefits every resident in the region.
SAU Student’s Composition To Be Featured On CSO’s Opening Night
Southern Adventist University student Matthew Kimbley, senior double major in music theory/literature and piano performance, will have his original composition Atlantic Overture performed by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera on their opening night, September 26. “I am extremely honored to have my composition premiered by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera,”...
A Night Of Motown Headlines Final Show Of Riverfront Nights
Riverfront Nights is back on Ross’s Landing for the final show of the 2024 series this Saturday, August 31. The Malemen Band: A Night of Motown will headline the evening with Rick Rushing & the Blues Strangers serving as the opener. Returning to the riverfront this Saturday, The Malemen...
PREVIEW: Mocs Travel to Knoxville to Open 2024 Season
CHATTANOOGA---The 8th-ranked Chattanooga Mocs opens the 2024 season Saturday at Tennessee. It's the first time the two teams meet to open a season since 1969 and just the third matchup since that opening day. Saturday is the first of two FBS road games to open this campaign. The Mocs have...
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