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The Chattanooga Lookouts announced on Monday that Larry Ward will return for his 39th season calling Lookouts baseball in 2027! Since first taking the mic in 1985, Larry has been a beloved part of Chattanooga baseball, bringing generations of fans along for the ride from Engel Stadium to AT&T Field and now Erlanger Park. The …
On October 31, 2026, HCSO deputies responded to a reported road rage incident in the Bakewell community of Hamilton County. The situation escalated into a shooting between the two subjects in the 400 block of Fuller Lane. One of the subjects involved was struck by gunfire and sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his leg. The …
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office is distributing $25 million in federal grants across the state for highway safety education and enforcement. The grants were awarded to law enforcement agencies and highway safety partners across the Volunteer State. Here’s what each agency was granted across the Tennessee Valley and how those funds will be used: Bledsoe …
On October 27, 2026, in the early afternoon, an off-duty Sequatchie County Deputy was at a friend’s home helping to round up and secure animals that had reportedly been released from their fenced area when he heard shots fired. The deputy heard what seemed to be reloading of the weapon and then more shots were …
Pro Football Hall of Famer and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) alum, Terrell Owens is teaming up with UTC to provide 1,000 complimentary tickets to the Mocs’ Homecoming football game against Mercer University on Saturday, November 7, at 1 p.m. at Finley Stadium. The special giveaway invites students, teachers, school staff and their families …
After four years of renovations, the historic Tivoli Theatre, known as the “Jewel of the South,” officially reopened Tuesday evening during a ceremony in downtown Chattanooga. The theatre closed in 2022 for an extensive renovation and expansion project costing approximately $75 million. The reopening begins a new chapter for the Tivoli Theatre, restoring live performances …
Gas prices moved less expensive across the state last week, falling 10 cents, on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.83 which is 24 cents less expensive than one month ago and $1.14 cents more expensive than one year ago. “Tennessee drivers are getting some welcome relief at the pump, with gas prices down …
The International Bluegrass Music Association World of Bluegrass returns to Chattanooga on Tuesday. It is a five-day music conference and festival wrapped into one. On Thursday at 6 p.m. – 37th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium. Many other events will be held through Saturday night.
South Pittsburg 54, Sale Creek 0:Â South Pittsburg (7-1, 2-0) outgained the Panthers 401-12 in total yards, led by senior quarterback Knox Israel’s 262 yards and four touchdowns. The Pirates have a long road trip to Copper Basin on Friday with kickoff time set for 6 p.m. Bledsoe County 24, Grundy County 14: Marcos Ramirez finished …
Gas prices have fallen this week in Tennessee, the lowest in at least a month. In area counties, GasBuddy reports that Marion County was down to $3.63 per gallon on Thursday afternoon. The low price in Sequatchie County was $3.67, Grundy, $3.71, Bledsoe, $3,76 and Hamilton County had the lowest price at $3.45 per gallon.
