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County Schools Superintendent Hits Friction On Request For County To Boost Education Tax Share

4/24/2024

County Schools Supt. Justin Robertson ran into some friction Wednesday when he requested that the county up its percentage of the property tax that goes for schools. Supt. Robertson, at an education committee meeting of the County Commission, said the county at one point gave 54 percent of the total to the schools. However, he said that has dropped to 43 percent this past year. He is asking the county for a $31 million increase in the upcoming budget. He said that was the amount the schools would get if their percentage had not been cut. Supt. Robertson said the schools were facing the fact that COVID funds as well as ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief ... (click for more)

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Supt. Justin Robertson lays out budget needs to county officials

Fire Breaks Out At PSC Metals Tuesday Afternoon Bringing Smoke Warnings

4/23/2024

The Chattanooga Fire Department was battling several burning piles of scrap metal at PSC Metals on West 19th Street on Tuesday afternoon. The fire was causing heavy smoke in the downtown area. Authorities were warning residents to stay out of the area. At 6:42, fire officials were able to report, "The fire is out. There’s no longer ... (click for more)

Drue Smith - A Pioneer In Chattanooga Broadcasting

4/24/2024

Several women hold the distinction of being among the firsts in Chattanooga broadcasting, but one in particular stands out, and that’s Drue Smith. The Hamilton County native helped open WDEF TV Channel 12 on their first day of telecasting, April 24, 1954 - 70 years ago. Mrs. Smith graduated from the Girls Preparatory School and entered ... (click for more)

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Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report

4/24/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: ANDERSON, TIFFANY M 6716 CEDAR RIDGE LN HARRISON, 373416958 Age at Arrest: 40 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff PUBLIC INTOXICATION DISORDERLY CONDUCT ARMOUR, JOHNNY LEBRON HOMELESS Chattanooga, 37404 Age at Arrest: 67 years old Arresting Agency: Chattanooga PD RESISTING ARREST OR OBSTRUCTION OF LEGAL PROCESS DISORDERLY CONDUCT BEENE, SEAN MITCHELL 7379 SWEET MAGNOLIA LANE HARRISON, 37341 Age at ... more

New Restrictions For Vehicle Booting In Tennessee Pass General Assembly

4/23/2024

Matt Trollinger Takes Over As New Signal Mountain City Manager

4/23/2024

Arrest Made In Murder At Bonny Oaks Drive Homeless Camp

4/23/2024

Witnesses Say Bad Blood Led To "Tense And Terrifying" Shooting At East Brainerd Ball Fields

4/23/2024

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Woodruff Whiffs 18 As East Hamilton Blasts Bradley Central, 11-3

4/23/2024

Junior ace Yulai Woodruff struck out 18 Bradley Central batters and the East Hamilton bats rapped out a dozen hits in a key victory Tuesday, tying the teams atop the District 6-4A standings. The Lady Canes blasted the Bearettes by a score of 11-3. Although both have makeup games left at league cellar-dweller Howard (1-11, 0-4) next week, the teams are likely to finish the regular season knotted atop the regular season race, since the Bearettes won the previous battle 6-1. ... more

Baylor Makes It Two Straight Over McCallie

4/23/2024

Capazario, Chime Lead McCallie Soccer To Win Over Knox Webb

4/24/2024

Lady Mustangs Battle Back For District Win Over Cleveland

4/23/2024

Baylor, Knox Catholic Play To 1-1 Tie In Region Soccer

4/23/2024

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Lookouts Comeback Falls Short, 3-2

4/24/2024

The Chattanooga Lookouts comeback fell short in a 3-2 loss to the Birmingham Barons. In the first inning, Birmingham took control of the game, scoring first on a RBI double by Edgar Quero. An inning later Michael Turner led off the inning with a double and scored on a Brooks Baldwin single. Chattanooga's deficit increased to three in the fifth on a home run by Terrell Tatum. In the seventh inning, the Lookouts offense got going. Ivan Johnson smacked a double to lead off the inning ... more