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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces appointment of new state plant pathologist
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, n her role, Dr. Prabha Liyanapathiranage was tasked with diagnosing plant diseases, identifying plant pests, educating plant inspectors and stakeholders about invasive pests, and collaborating with pathologists on pathogens of regional, national, and international significance. During her master’s degree program, Liyanapathiranage...
Agilix Hires Tripp as VP of South Region
Agilix Solutions (Memphis, TN): Al Tripp joined the company as VP of the South Region. Based in the Memphis branch, Tripp succeeds Dave Armstrong, who was recently promoted to senior VP of Sales. He will lead the company’s efforts to grow across its south region encompassing seven branches in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi.
HCSO Investigating In-Custody Death at Hamilton County Jail
On Thursday at approximately 11:00 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections deputies assigned to the Echo Unit at the Hamilton County Jail advised there was a possible hanging in one of the cells. Jail supervision and medical personnel immediately responded to the unit along with Chattanooga Fire Department and...
Mid-South Better Business Bureau says nationwide federal investigation show Tennessee funeral homes violated rules, impacting costs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal agency uncovered funeral home violations in a nationwide investigation. For many, the time period when burying a loved one can be one of the most heartbreaking moments for a family. Randy Hutchinson with the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South said the Federal Trade...
Fatal Shooting in Beechgrove: Investigation Leads to Arrest of Phillip Lee Meadows
COFFEE COUNTY, TN - A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in Beechgrove on Wednesday (July 24, 2024). Thomas Anthony Randolph reportedly had a confrontation with another subject in Lakewood Park when he was shot and killed. Coffee County authorities say that 37-year-old Randolph was sitting...
Choosing a new police chief: The City of Chattanooga wants you to weigh in
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — You have a chance to have a say in who will be Chattanooga's police chief. On Friday, the City of Chattanooga announced an online survey it encourages every citizen to fill out. Take the survey here. The search process for a new chief began after the...
Women’s Golf: Academic Honors Abound
CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs women's golf team is never short on academic accolades. Their excellence in the classroom closely mirrors the high-level performances in competition and in the community. A trio of Mocs were honored in two different academic achievement squads. Nieves Martin and Kera Healey claimed spots on the CSC...
From Chattanooga to Paris: Local boxing referee heads to the Olympics
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Harrison resident and retired Chattanooga Fire Captain Shawn Reese has been a boxing referee and judge for 24 years, 11 years internationally. Now, he has reached the pinnacle of success in the world of boxing: the Olympics. Wednesday, Reese flew to Paris, France. But before leaving,...
Trash Pandas Thursday night game postponed
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Mother nature remains undefeated. Thursday’s game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the Chattanooga Lookouts has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday with the first pitch of game one set for 4:05 p.m.
‘Show mercy’: Georgia Power rate increases driving up power bills through the summer
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Many Georgians are reporting sticker shock as they open up their recent power bills with Georgia Power. “It has gone up,” said Rebekah Brown, who lives in Old Fourth Ward, in an interview on Thursday. “Everyone is saying, wow, what happened to the...
Sonny's pub in Fountain City takes over Sam and Andy's space and is named for owner's dad
Eleven years after he lost his father, Sonny, Michael McLain can still hear the advice he would give. “He’d usually fuss at me,” McLain said of his dad. “He’d say, ‘Work smart, not hard.’ He was right-handed and I was left-handed. He’d tell me, ‘You’re doing something the left-handed way.’ He’d tell me to figure it out on my own.” ...
Tennessee’s Zakai Zeigler And Felix Okpara ‘The Perfect Compliment To Each Other’
One of the biggest storylines of Tennessee basketball’s offseason was its roster movement at center. Both Jonas Aidoo and Tobe Awaka entered the transfer portal and the Vols replaced them with Ohio State center Felix Okpara. A 6-foot-11 center, Okpara is a fantastic athlete who blocked 83 shots last...
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