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Safely dispose of medications on Drug Take Back Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is encouraging community members to safely dispose of unused medications for their Drug Take Back Day. The CDC reported over 107 thousand drug overdose deaths in 2023 alone. Drug Take Back Day would allow the public to dispose of these medications with no questions asked at one of the blue MedSafe boxes in the following areas.
Fire damage to homes in East Brainerd subdivision raises questions on housing proximity
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Last week, a fire at a newly constructed home in East Brainerd quickly spread, damaging several nearby homes in the subdivision. This raised questions about if the homes were too close together. Monday we spoke with the Chattanooga Fire Department to see if the proximity...
6 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Contestants Have UT Martin Ties
MARTIN, Tenn. – Six of the 35 contestants taking part in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant this week are students or graduates from the University of Tennessee at Martin. The pageant is July 24-27 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson. The winner of the pageant will qualify...
DUI: Kandy Bradley swerves between lanes after drinking at The Thirsty Goat
52-year-old Kandy Bradley was observed driving recklessly near The Thirsty Goat on Highway 41A South on July 5th. Officers noticed the vehicle approaching the red light at McAdoo Creek and Highway 41A S then stopping. When the light turned green, officers observed Bradley’s vehicle quickly speeding off and driving at a high rate of speed in the number 2 lane. Bradley’s vehicle then activated their turn signal near Quail Hollow Road. The vehicle then turned right onto Quail Hollow, briefly entering the opposite travel lane before returning to the correct lane. Officers initiated a traffic stop and detected a strong smell of alcohol coming from Bradley upon making contact with her. When asked, Bradley admitted to officers that she had consumed two alcoholic drinks at The Thirsty Goat before leaving. Bradley was then asked to perform a sobriety test, which she agreed to. However, she performed poorly and showed numerous indicators of intoxication. Bradley was subsequently taken into custody for improper lane use and DUI.
'Monumental': Franklin stem cell therapy shows promise in autistic children
Tennessee (WZTV) — A remarkable new therapy for autism is yielding results that feel like a miracle. Two Tennessee families have actually witnessed their children doing things they have never done before, like actually speaking for the first time. Stem cell therapy is best known for fixing knees and...
New Tennessee law allows developers to use private inspectors, sparking debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new state law allows developers to hire their own private building inspectors, which allows them to avoid using government inspectors. The law will go into effect in October, and while developers say this is a big win, critics have some concerns. From homes to...
Top Stories From July 23, 2024
Here are the top stories for July 23, 2024. 1‘Diverging Diamonds’ Interchange Patterns Emerging in Tennessee. A unique traffic route may be coming to an interstate new you. However, it may cause you to drive on the “wrong” side of the road. Read more. 2Two Men...
Man lands record cutthroat trout near Boone Dam
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Mississippi man set a new Tennessee record when he caught a massive cutthroat trout. Charles Fulton caught a cutthroat trout on June 28 that weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Fulton, of Louisville, Mississippi, landed the trout just below Boone Dam while on an annual fishing trip with friends. […]
Tony Vitello earns third 2024 national coach of the year award
Tennessee baseball won the 2024 national championship in Tony Vitello’s seventh season as head coach for the Vols. On Tuesday, Vitello was named national coach of the year by D1Baseball. He has earned three national coach of the year awards after winning the College World Series. Vitello has now earned six national coaching honors during his tenure with the Vols. Tennessee also won the Southeastern Conference East division, the SEC regular-season championship and the SEC Tournament in 2024. The Vols were the first No. 1 overall seed to win the College World Series since Miami in 1999. PHOTOS: A look at Tony Vitello through the years Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Maury County Dems respond to Biden dropout, Harris endorsement and DNC in August
Much like this year's election season, President Joe Biden's announcement Sunday to step down from the November race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement continues to polarize voters. In Tennessee, local Democrats, appear to support Biden's choice to no longer seek a second term, and see Harris to accepting the...
Six of the 35 Miss Tennessee Volunteer contestants have UTM ties
MARTIN, Tenn. – Six of the 35 contestants taking part in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant this week are students or graduates from the University of Tennessee at Martin. The pageant will be held July 24-27 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson. The winner of the pageant...
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