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Tennessee among top U.S. states with people in financial distress, study says. Here's what that means.
Tennessee is among the top five states in the country with the most amount of people in financial distress, a new study from WalletHub shows. According to WalletHub, an account in distress is defined as a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments delayed, meaning the account holder is...
Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law
Flush with donations from CoreCivic, Tennessee’s lawmakers have spent the past three years enacting tough-on-crime policy that could help the state’s private-prison operator in spite of complaints that profiting on the backs of inmates is bad business. Moves to create laws that require teenagers to be tried as adults for certain crimes and remove rewards […] The post Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tucker Wetmore plots debut headling tour: “An absolute dream of mine”
Fast-rising country artist Tucker Wetmore has announced his headlining Waves on a Sunset Tour. The trek kicks off Oct. 4 in Statesboro, Georgia, and will hit Chattanooga, Grand Rapids, Little Rock, Knoxville and more before concluding in Chicago on Nov. 16. “GUYS I’M GOING ON MY FIRST HEADLINE TOUR!!” Tucker...
Beloved country, pop singer dead at 80
Beloved country music and pop singer Sandy Posey has died. She reportedly died at her home on Saturday in Tennessee after a battle with dementia. WANT MORE COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS? CLICK HERE. Her husband, Wade Cummins, told TMZ that she had “a slow decline over the past seven years.”
Parents of Ridgeland senior who died in crash keeping her dream to help children alive
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — It was Kelsey Ownby's dream to help people experiencing homeless in Chattanooga, especially children. Kelsey unexpectedly died in a crash 3 years ago, and now her family continues to keep her dream alive. We surprise the family on this week's Pay It Forward. For her...
The American Cancer Society is gearing up for their annual Gala of Hope event!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Each year, the American Cancer Society hosts their gala of hope event to raise money for finding the cure to cancer. This event is all about providing hope for all cancer patients. This year's event will be held at The Westin on October 25th. Tickets can...
Help save a life with Blood Assurance today
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Following the widespread tech outage on Friday, July 19th, many organizations and businesses suffered critical delays and issues. Blood Assurance was one of the local organizations impacted, and they need your help!. It takes just a few minutes to save a life by donating blood. The...
Austin Hatcher Foundation: Raise money at the "Hit it for Hatch" fundraiser!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Austin Hatcher Foundation is closing out their "Hit for Hatch" series with a sand volleyball tournament on July 27th!. This fundraiser is organized entirely by their Teen Ambassadors program. This program allows high school students to get involved and bring more awareness to the Austin Hatcher Foundation mission of helping families dealing with pediatric cancer.
The McMahan Law Firm: Why calling them after you've been injured is so important
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The steps you take following a work-related injury or a car accident are important when it comes to getting the compensation that you deserve. Calling the McMahan Law Firm is one of the first things you should do, because their expert team can help guide you through the entire process.
Juvenile shot in East Lake on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police say a juvenile was grazed by a bullet Saturday in East Lake. They describe the wound as non-life threatening. It happened in the 3300 Block of 4th Avenue, just a few blocks from Rossville Boulevard, just before noon. If you have any information on...
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas will face the Chattanooga Lookouts (Double–A, Cincinnati Reds) in the final series in July. The details for each game and Specialty Food Items are listed below. Tuesday, July 23. UNA Football & Trash Pandas Special Offer. Educators Night: All teachers...
Tennessee Student with Disability Sues School for Graduation Discrimination
A former student with disabilities has sued the Weakley County Board of Education, alleging discrimination and mistreatment during her time at Greenfield High School. RELATED STORIES: Wisconsin Superintendent Who Was Pushed By Parent During Graduation Ceremony Speaks Out Kennedy Lee, who has postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and a functional neurological disorder, claims the school ... Read more The post Tennessee Student with Disability Sues School for Graduation Discrimination appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Northside Neighborhood House gears up for back-to-school event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Northside Neighborhood House is aiding those in need day in and day out for the past 100 years and today is no different!. Sarah Hall was on the show today talking about their back-to-school event!. Follow them on Instagram and give them a like on Facebook.
GOP Rep. Burchett calls Harris a ‘DEI hire’
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Monday doubled down on previous claims that Vice President Kamala Harris is a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hire, blasting her a day after becoming the frontrunner to replace President Biden as the Democratic nominee following his historic exit from the race. “The incompetency level is at an all-time high in…
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