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Weston Wamp Says He Acted To Add Step Of "Due Diligence" To School Facilities Plan; Hits Sharpe, Newspaper

  • 11/4/2024

County Mayor Weston Wamp on Monday issued a statement on "the truth about our school facilities plan." He spoke after County Commission Chairman Jeff Eversole directed the new county audit committee to look into allegations against the county mayor made in a Chattanooga Times Free Press article last Sunday. County Mayor Wamp said, "Earlier this year, I collaborated with the superintendent of schools, Dr. Justin Robertson, and the longtime county engineer to add a new step of due diligence and accountability to our school facilities planning in order to save taxpayer dollars. Our aim was to avoid costly overages by involving architectural consultants in the pre-planning stages ... (click for more)

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It was perfect fall weather for Head of the Hooch along the Tennessee River at downtown Chattanooga. There are 181 clubs with 2,196 entries in this year's rowing event.
It was perfect fall weather for Head of the Hooch along the Tennessee River at downtown Chattanooga. There are 181 clubs with 2,196 entries in this year's rowing event.

Arrest Made In Violent 2020 East Brainerd Home Invasion In Which 1 Intruder Was Killed

  • 11/4/2024

An arrest has been made in a violent home invasion in East Brainerd four years ago in which one of the intruders was shot 10 times and killed. The hail of bullets included multiple shots that went into a house across Standifer Gap Road occupied by a woman and her 14-year-old daughter. One shot went just above the pillow where the woman ... (click for more)

Michele Reneau Denies Negativity Toward Patsy Hazlewood; Asks GOP Unity

  • 11/4/2024

House District 27 Republican candidate Michele Reneau on Monday denied any negativity toward former Rep. Patsy Hazlewood, who she upset in the primary. Ms. Reneau, who is facing Democrat Kathy Lennon in Tuesday's general election, asked for party unity. Ms. Reneau said, "Rep. Hazlewood claims my campaign has ‘continued with negative ... (click for more)

Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 11/5/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report. (If your case is dismissed, just email us your name and date we ran it and we will promptly take off. Email to news@chattanoogan.com ) BAGGETT, ERIC TRAVIS 1218 MAYFLOWER RD SALE CREEK, 37373 Age at Arrest: 41 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff DOMESTIC ASSAULT VANDALISM/MALICIOUS MISCHIEF BEAL, MCKENZIE PAIGE 4072 NEW HWY 96 WEST FRANKLIN, 37064 Age at Arrest: 21 years old Arresting Agency: Chattanooga PD DOMESTIC ... more

Make Your Prep Picks - Playoffs Week #1
  • 11/2/2024

Welcome to the Chattanoogan.com Press Box! This is your opportunity to participate in our weekly pick ‘em panel and match wits with our panel of sports pros. To play, make your selection for each game by clicking on your choice. Once you’ve made your picks, just click on the “submit” button and your selections will be recorded. You can make changes right up until you click submit. We will use the team most selected as our “Reader’s Pick” each week. Good luck and thanks for playing! ... more

Chattanooga Women Beat Shorter, 66-49
  • 11/4/2024

Deandra Schirmer could finally take a deep breath and relax for the first time on Monday night after her Chattanooga women rewarded the new coach her first win as their basketball coach. It wasn’t pretty by any stretch and there are plenty of things to fix and to improve on, but style points don’t count when determining the outcome of college basketball games and Schirmer was happy to head home with a 66-49 victory over the Shorter University Hawks in front of a crowd of 1,374 at McKenzie ... more

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