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Perseverance personified: How Rakiesha Lewis has juggled motherhood, work and her educational journey
Not only was Rakiesha Lewis a full-time criminal justice student completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2020, but she was also a full-time mom of three. Four years later, she is a full-time employee coming back to UTC to pursue a Master of Science...
Vince Gill’s Touching Connection to Little Jimmy Dickens Goes Deeper Than Nashville
While these country stars might share a common bond in their decades-long tenure as Grand Ole Opry members, Vince Gill’s connection to Little Jimmy Dickens goes far deeper than even the hallowed ground of the historic Nashville venue. Gill’s bond with Dickens went past the music industry and straight into Gill’s fondest—and sometimes hardest—memories of his father.
Morgan Price: Fisk University gymnast and first HBCU national champion
Five-star recruit Morgan Price made headlines in 2022 when she decided to de-commit from an SEC program in order to join Fisk University’s brand-new gymnastics team — a first for a historically Black university or college. It was a fortuitous decision for the Lebanon, Tenn., native, who not only moved closer to her hometown after years pursuing the sport in Texas, but also fulfilled a lifelong wish to attend an HBCU.
Deadly Tennessee church arson suspect killed woman before fire, talked about 'God's water'
ATHENS, Tenn. — A police report says a man charged in a deadly church arson in Athens, Tennessee killed a woman inside the church before the flames ignited, and told a nearby college maintenance man that he was 'going to get God's water.'. Authorities arrested Kyle Jay Hickox on...
Olympian Olivia Reeves Celebration Set For Tuesday, Sept. 3rd At UTC
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, City Councilman Ken Smith, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are inviting the public to a celebration of Olympic Gold Medalist Olivia Reeves on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 on UTC’s campus. The event will include a parade down Vine Street and a celebration on...
Cempa Community Care Offers Easy Access To Primary Care, HIV Prevention
Cempa Community Care continues to evolve making easy access to primary care and preventative care a priority. “We have grown,” Cempa Director of Clinical Services Amy Eldridge said. “In 2019 Cempa became a FQHC (Federally Qualified Healthcare Center) look-alike which expanded our growth. We have our own pharmacy. We have Cempa Dental, the mobile clinic, a walk-in care clinic on Rossville Blvd., a behavioral health department, and a food market.”
Woman passes note to medics alerting police she’d been raped by man she met online, authorities say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is accused of raping a woman at a Nashville hotel before the pair attended a show at Bridgestone Arena, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. According to the arrest report, Danny Pilkington,28, met the victim virtually and police stated the pair would talk...
TBI: Knox County deputies' pursuit of suspected kidnapper ended in a barrage of bullets
None of the Knox County Sheriff's officers who chased down and killed a kidnapping suspect near the Georgia state line were wearing body cameras, a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation found. Knox County deputies opened fire and killed a man wanted for kidnapping an 11-year-old girl in February. He was on the run...
Chattanooga area under an air quality alert starting midnight Aug 27
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for the Chattanooga area starting at midnight, August 27, 2024. The alert will end at midnight, August 28, 2024. This alert has been issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. A code orange means...
Lawmakers threaten Memphis’ sales tax revenue due to city’s gun control efforts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A bombshell was dropped on Monday by two of the state’s top Republicans. House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally said the City of Memphis could lose its share of state sales tax revenue over its efforts to “take a shot” at Tennessee’s gun laws. “This is absolutely a power […]
Student arrested for threat against Red Bank High School
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department says a juvenile was arrested on Sunday and charged in connection with a threat. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of the tip when it was submitted anonymously by HCDE School Safety Officers through the Hamilton County Department of Education.
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend With The Market's Fall Food Truck Rally
This Labor Day weekend there will be plenty to do and time to do it all. At the Chattanooga Market, the Fall food Truck Rally is expected to bring thousands of hungry visitors looking for the city's tastiest foods. There's something for everyone's palate: Thai, Tacos, Pizza, Cajun, Wings, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream, Waffles, Donuts and so much more.
TennCare illegally cut health care for thousands of Tennesseans, judge rules
Tennessee's Medicaid program TennCare unlawfully terminated health care coverage for thousands of Tennesseans, a federal judge ruled Monday, marking the conclusion of a four-year-long class-action lawsuit. "Poor, disabled, and otherwise disadvantaged Tennesseans should not require luck, perseverance, or zealous lawyering to receive healthcare benefits they are entitled to under the law," U.S. District...
Tennessee 5-star QB recruit Faizon Brandon's mom sues North Carolina over NIL | Report
The mother of Tennessee football recruit Faizon Brandon, a five-star quarterback in the 2026 class, has filed a lawsuit against the state of North Carolina over its restrictions on public high school athletes to earn money off their name, image and likeness, ESPN.com reported. Brandon is arguably the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 class. He committed to Tennessee on Aug. 3 as the latest high-profile quarterback headed to the Vols in the NIL era. The Greensboro,...
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