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Legislative Administrator Says Robin Smith Took Unusual Interest In Dealings Of Phoenix Solutions

4/25/2025

The three-decade director of the Tennessee Legislature Office of Legislative Administration testified Friday that former state representative Robin Smith took an unusual interest in getting payments pushed through for a company called Phoenix Solutions. Connie Ridley said she eventually found out that Phoenix Solutions was a sham company that was really operated by Cade Cothren, former chief of staff to former House Speaker Glen Casada. Cothren and Casada are facing criminal charges in Nashville Federal Court. They face up to 20 years in prison if convicted by a jury that is now hearing the case. Ms. Smith, of Hixson, pleaded guilty to a single count of honest services fraud ... (click for more)

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Hamilton County Schools Announces New Leadership For 2025-2026 School Year

4/25/2025

Hamilton County Schools announced new principal appointments for the 2025–2026 school year, "reinforcing the district’s commitment to student success, school excellence, and leadership development. These transitions highlight HCS’s continued focus on cultivating leaders who create inclusive school cultures and academic environments where all ... (click for more)

EPB And IonQ Partner To Establish Chattanooga As First Quantum Computing And Networking Hub In U.S.

4/25/2025

The EPB Board has approved a new initiative to keep Chattanooga on the leading edge by adding a quantum computer to EPB’s existing quantum technology infrastructure. Through a partnership with IonQ, the two companies will jointly develop the first U.S. quantum technology center to provide commercial access to both quantum computing and quantum ... (click for more)

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Tennessee Department Of Safety Drivers Services Division Works To Meet REAL ID Demand

4/25/2025

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is working hard to meet increased demand ahead of the May 7 REAL ID implementation date, while also clearing up common misconceptions about the process, officials said. As of March 31: 2,942,525 Tennesseans have already chosen to get a REAL ID 1,889,186 Tennesseans have chosen not to get a REAL ID 999,512 Tennesseans have not yet decided which credential they want to get To help serve more customers, The Department ... more

Patsy Hazlewood Of Robin Smith: "I Think She Was Incredibly Dishonest"

4/24/2025

Chattanooga Notifies Individuals Affected By NRS Data Breach

4/24/2025

Dr. Amie Lonas Named New Director Of Rhea County Schools

4/24/2025

Concrete Repairs Prompt Weekend Lane Closures On I-75 In Hamilton County

4/24/2025

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McCallie Soccer Blanks Baylor, 3-0

4/25/2025

Another clash for Chattanooga took place Friday night when McCallie’s men’s soccer defended their home turf against Baylor. After a hard fought 90 minutes, the Blue Tornado would take down the Red Raiders 3-0. To top it off, the game would honor McCallie’s seniors for all their hard work. This would mark a consecutive win for McCallie and a rare home win in this matchup. The emotions were high, and the players were ready. The only thing left to do was take care of business, and McCallie ... more

Notre Dame Secures Regular Season Soccer Crown With Shut Out Of Silverdale

4/25/2025

Mother Nature Forces 5-5 Tie In Soddy Daisy-Walker Valley Baseball

4/24/2025

Cleveland Out Hits Red Bank In 9-2 Win

4/24/2025

Boyd Buchanan Soccer Scores 7-0 Shut Out Over Silverdale

4/23/2025

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Lookouts Jump Out To Early Lead In 6-1 Win

4/26/2025

The Chattanooga Lookouts jumped to an early lead in a 6-1 win over the Columbus Clingstones. Despite a 50-minute delay, the Lookouts got off to a fast start. Hector Rodriguez singled, and Ethan O'Donnell doubled to kick-start the offense. Sal Stewart followed that up with an RBI single and then stole second to put runners on second and third. O'Donnell later scored on a wild pitch, and Stewart came home on a sacrifice fly by Ruben Ibarra. Starting pitcher Jose Franco dominated in ... more