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Chattanooga State Community College continued its legacy of excellence at the 2025 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, earning 61 medals and taking home the prestigious James D. King Award for Division I for the 10th consecutive year. 110 student contestants and 40 advisors attended the competition, bringing home 28 Gold, 18 Silver, and 15 …
On Monday morning, Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett joined local police chiefs, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to announce the new Hamilton County Traffic Task Force. This collaborative task force, made up of state, county, and local law enforcement, will work to increase public awareness of the risks vehicle crashes …
On Thursday night, the Sequatchie County Commission addressed the Erlanger and Parkridge’s Request for Proposals regarding the provision of services at the Sequatchie County-owned Emergency Room building. After much discussion, the 11 years of service from Erlanger won the right to continue providing care, beating out the Parkridge proposal. In a statement, Erlanger said, “To …
MARION COUNTY SR-156 bridge repair over Tennessee River, LM 15.2:Â The contractor will perform painting operations and structural repairs on the SR-156 bridge over the Tennessee River in South Pittsburg. This work will require a traffic shift leaving both lanes open to traffic. Please use caution when driving through the work zone. BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and …
Orangefoot Pimpleback. Monkeyface. Fuzzy Pigtoe. No, these aren’t insults hurled by children on the playground; they’re freshwater mussel species. Despite their playful monikers, these rock-like animals seriously improve water quality in rivers and streams. A new exhibit in the Tennessee Aquarium’s Ridges to Rivers gallery showcases these often-underappreciated organisms and draws attention to their role in maintaining …
The Chattanooga Fire Department has introduced a new response team dedicated to combating wildfires throughout the state of Tennessee. According to the CFD, this initiative is in response to the increasing severity and frequency of wildfires within the state. The department states that the Wildland Fire Team is a specialized unit, similar to the Swiftwater …
Chattanooga has been named the first National Park City in North America by the National Park City Foundation. This grassroots movement aims to make cities greener, healthier, and wilder. Chattanooga will prioritize connecting people to the outdoors, a key aspect of its identity. To celebrate, an event will be held on Saturday, April 19th, from …
More Tennesseans were on the job in February than the previous month, as 88 of 95 counties reported a decline in their unemployment rates. Marion County’s unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in January and fell to 4.1 percent in February. Grundy County is down from 4.8 to 4 percent. Hamilton County dropped from 3.5 to …
On Monday night, the Sequatchie County Commission addressed the Request for Proposals from Erlanger and Parkridge concerning the provision of services at the Sequatchie County-owned Emergency Room building. A decision was not made on Monday night; only the presentations were given. There will be a special called County Commission Meeting on April 17th at 6pm …
The National Cornbread Festival will hold registration for their annual pageant this Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST. Registration will be held at 221 S Cedar Ave, South Pittsburg, TN. If you’re looking for a pageant that gives contestants a chance to showcase their natural beauty and personality on stage, then …
