Mayors Berke and Coppinger Announce COVID-19 Joint Task Force
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – On Monday, Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke and Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced the formation of the COVID-19 Joint Task Force. According to a press release, the 15-person task force will help coordinate the City and County’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak….
Over 5,700 new unemployment claims filed in Tennessee last week
Tenn – A new report Thursday morning shows there have been 5,789 new unemployment claims filed in the state of Tennessee last week, bringing the total number to 932,425 since March 15, 2020, according to the TN Department of Labor and Workforce. Since early November,…
Gov. Lee issues Safer-at-Home order closing more business
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee on Friday signed an executive order activating the Tennessee National Guard and State Guard to deploy to hospitals across the state for assistance as COVID-19 cases rise and hospital capacity shrinks. Executive Order No. 68 authorizes the Tennessee National Guard and…
Businesses ‘have to get on social media,’ to survive, restaurateur says
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Small businesses are banking on social media to carry them through COVID-19. Reaching customers on Facebook, Instagram and other digital platforms has become crucial for companies contending with capacity restrictions and cautious consumers, Long Island entrepreneurs and business leaders said Thursday during…
Drumming sensation Nandi Bushell shares new original song ‘Gods and Unicorns’
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – 10-year-old drumming sensation Nandi Bushell has shared a new original song – listen to ‘Gods and Unicorns’ below. “My heart is full of pride! I am so excited for you to hear my new song I wrote with Zuzu,” Bushell wrote of…
College students facing big decision for Thanksgiving holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – College students are facing another big decision due to the coronavirus this Thanksgiving. Many are having to choose between going home to visit with family or staying on campus to limit contact. The Center for Disease Control has urged people not to…
‘My mother-in-law says my baby’s name is offensive and wants nothing to do with us’
CHATTANOOGA, Teen – A new mum says the baby name she chose for her daughter has been branded “hurtful” and “offensive” by her mother-in-law – who is now refusing to have anything to do with the family. The 28-year-old says she gave birth to her…
Worldwide Fast Is Sunday In Response To COVID-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has invited everyone to join in a worldwide fast for “physical, spiritual” healing in response to COVID-19. The fast will take place on Sunday and members of The Church…
Chattanooga vs Northern Kentucky College Basketball Picks, Odds, Predictions 12/5/20
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The Northern Kentucky Norse and the Chattanooga Mocs meet in college basketball action from McKenzie Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Northern Kentucky Norse come into this one looking to build on their 2-0 start to the year after a 74-65 win over…
Tennessee Lawmakers Explore Limiting Executive Authority During Health Crises
Tenn – Tennessee lawmakers who have often been critical of government restrictions to curb COVID-19’s spread are suggesting ways to give themselves the power to limit or overturn emergency orders from the governor during future health crises. Amid the worsening pandemic, a GOP-led panel of…