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Some Generic Drug Consumers Eligible for Lawsuit Settlement Money

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a $17.85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch Health over alleged price-fixing of generic drugs. Consumers who bought generics from these companies between May 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2019, may qualify for compensation. To see if you’re eligible, you can call 1-866-290-0182, send an email, or go here.

Travel Instruction for the I-75/I-24 Interchange for Friday-Monday

TDOT contract crews will temporarily close lanes on I-75 near mile marker 3 for paving work, part of Phase 2 to improve the I-75/I-24 interchange. Lane closure schedule: Friday, Feb. 6, 9:00 p.m.: One lane closed each direction. Saturday, Feb. 7, 6:00 a.m.: I-75 North reopens; one lane remains closed southbound. Saturday, Feb. 7, 9:00 …

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Chattanooga Lookouts Prepare for Opening Night with Job Fair this Saturday

Erlanger Park, the forthcoming venue for the Chattanooga Lookouts, is on track to open this April as construction progresses in the South Broad district. Supported by Erlanger Hospital and five founding partners, the stadium represents a significant initiative within the broader revitalization of the South Broad area. Developers have indicated that Erlanger Park will serve …

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Gas Prices Down Slightly in Tennessee

Despite winter weather affecting a large portion of Tennessee, the state gas price average fell three cents, on average, over last week, according to GasBuddy. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.51 which is a penny less expensive than one month ago and 29 cents less than one year ago. The winter storm that …

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TDOT Preparing for Pothole Repairs

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is preparing to address pothole repairs throughout the state following significant damage caused by recent winter storms. Maintenance crews will employ cold-mix asphalt for expedited patching, with comprehensive and permanent repairs scheduled for the spring and early summer months. Motorists should anticipate traffic delays, particularly during off-peak hours from 9 …

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Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

The deadline for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship applications has been extended. The new deadline to apply is Friday, February 6 at 4:00pm central time. Sen. Marsha Blackburn said the extension is due to the recent winter storm that impacted Tennessee. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year’s Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship have already exceed the amount …

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Unemployment Rates Drop in Most Tennessee Counties

All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Unemployment rates decreased from November to …

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Cook-Off and Arts and Crafts Applications for National Cornbread Festival Available Now

Applications for the The National Cornbread Festival 29th Annual Cornbread Cook-off are open! Each year the search is on for the nation’s best original main dish cornbread recipes. The winner receives the coveted skillet crown and $5,000! Sign up at this link: https://form.jotform.com/253454469454163 The deadline to submit your application to be one of the Arts …

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Volunteers Needed for Lake Cleanups

Chickamauga, Nickajack, and Watts Bar lakes are included in the 2026 Adopt a River Mile cleanup. Volunteers are needed to clean lake sections twice yearly, with only 31% of Chickamauga, 28% of Nickajack, and 11% of Watts Bar adopted so far. In 2025, 72 new sections were adopted and over 61,000 pounds of trash were …

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2025 Record Year at Chattanooga Airport

According to data released by airport officials, Chattanooga Airport experienced record passenger traffic last year. In 2025, the airport served 632,384 passengers—a 14 percent increase from the 556,958 who traveled through the facility in 2024. To address this growth, construction commenced in 2025 on a new parking garage valued at nearly $35 million, which will …

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