Organization holds vigil for victims of police violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Around 15 people gathered with candles in front of the Chattanooga City Council building for a vigil Wednesday night. Two people held up a sign reading “Who Murdered Wadie Suttles The Chatt Jail?” “It was today, 37 years ago that Wadie Suttles…
Local church gives back by providing the community with a Thanksgiving dinner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – A local church helped prepare families for Thanksgiving by giving back. “Mainly, it’s just been a very happy mood and it’s been a very wondrous occasion,” said Dennis Fortson, one of the many people who lined up outside of Freedom Church. The…
What Would a Mask Mandate Mean for Small Businesses?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The coronavirus pandemic has done a number on the U.S. economy, driving countless retailers into bankruptcy and leading to widespread store closures. But things have been even more dire for small businesses. As of late September, roughly 100,000 of them had permanently shut down….
Warrior Freedom Service Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Six years after Warrior Freedom Service Dogs was established, the organization is expanding their one of a kind program that connects veterans to trained service dogs rescued from local animal shelters. Executive Director Adam Keith says the organization’s main goal is to…
Coronavirus Pandemic and Holidays cause concerns for Mental Health Experts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – It’s no secret that the year 2020 hasn’t been the best. This year our area has been faced with community unrest, tornadoes, and a global pandemic causing us to be isolated from our normal routines. With the holiday season here, Mental health…
Tennessee’s season opener in basketball canceled yet again
Tenn. — Tennessee Basketball has to, yet again, cancel their season opener. The Vols were set to open play against UT-Martin Wednesday, December 9th. Due to positive COVID-19 tests within the UT-Martin program, the Vols have now had five games canceled so far in 2020.
Tennessee High girls in quarantine; Dean commits to UVa-Wise
Tenn – THS girls quarantined for second time The Tennessee High girls basketball team is quarantined for the second time this season, this time through Dec. 14. According to Tennessee High girls coach Kim Bright, 12 varsity players are currently quarantined, along with the coaching…
Tennessee’s U.S. senators, congressmen urge Trump to declare state ‘major disaster’ area amid COVID-19 woes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Tennessee’s U.S. senators and congressmen on Monday urged President Donald Trump to move quickly and approve Gov. Bill Lee’s request the state be declared a “major disaster” area to let it qualify for emergency federal funding to fight the spread of the…
These Are the Friendliest Cat Breeds for New Cat Owners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – While cats might not have a catchy catchphrase like “man’s best friend” to their credit, there is no denying the allure of having a fluffy, docile, companion around—especially in times like these. Maybe not all breeds of cats are docile, or even…
Alleo Health talks how to recognize grief in children
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Alleo Health System offers help for families going through grief. One program called Healing Hearts is for families with children. You can learn more about that here. Latricia Thomas interviewed Director of Grief Counseling Susan Latta about how best to acknowledge grief in children….