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Chattanooga: "Mike Mike," "Timbo" case goes to jury
A sequestered jury resumes deliberations this morning in the case of two young men accused of carrying out a gang retaliation killing.
May 16, 2008
Hamilton County a distribution center for cocaine
In the wake of Wednesday’s large-scale, drug-related roundup, law enforcement officials say they’ve declared war on drug trafficking in Hamilton County, a distribution hub for cocaine.
May 16, 2008
Tennessee lawmakers looking for rain, not layoffs
NASHVILLE — Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen’s proposed voluntary buyout for 2,011 state employees had House members of the governor’s own party divided Thursday with some voicing concern about being pushed to act with many of the details still unknown.
May 16, 2008
Chattanooga: Large crowd cramps TaleSpin event
A barbecue at Coolidge Park on May 9 made the area a tight squeeze for the annual TaleSpin outdoor literary festival, organizers said.
May 16, 2008
Ceremony honors fallen Hamilton County law enforcement officers
Stephanie Sneed moves one step closer to closure each year she attends the memorial ceremony honoring Hamilton County law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
May 16, 2008
Chattanooga Housing Authority at crossroad facing $4.5 million hole
Amid a sea change of direction for public housing nationwide and questions about local spending, the Chattanooga Housing Authority is finding itself $4.5 million in the hole and at a crossroads in deciding how to provide homes for low-income people.
May 16, 2008
Tennessee Valley Authority board’s only Democrat departing
Skila Harris, the first woman and only Democrat remaining on the Tennessee Valley Authority’s board of directors, is ending a nine-year term in which she promoted openness, conservation and environmental efforts at the nation’s largest public utility.
May 16, 2008
Pikeville fire victim ID'd in Pikeville house fire
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. — Bledsoe County authorities have identified the victim in a fatal house fire downtown on Tuesday as 46-year-old Clyde Angel.
May 16, 2008
Chattanooga: CARTA proposes bus fare increases
The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority is proposing to increase bus fares from $1.25 to $1.50 to keep up with rising fuel prices.
May 16, 2008
Southeast Tennessee: Budget cuts stall pre-k classes
JASPER, Tenn. — When Jasper Elementary School began accepting applications for prekindergarten classes for this school year, 78 students applied for 40 seats, principal Tim Bible said.
May 16, 2008
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise Inc. seeks director to help refocus mission
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise Inc. is continuing to refocus its mission and searching for a new director to aid in that process, officials said Thursday.
May 16, 2008
Board trims Cleveland schools budget as revenue shrinks
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The Cleveland School Board amended its current budget Thursday to reflect plunging revenue from sales and property taxes.
May 16, 2008
Berry College students take studies to Dalton for experience in Hispanic culture
DALTON, Ga. — Kharis Wilhite, an education major at Berry College, opened the book “Little Quack’s Hide and Seek,” and looked at the 20 pre-kindergartners sitting in a circle around her.
May 16, 2008
Chattanooga: St. Barnabas residents named to Who’s Who
Jack Trew couldn’t understand what his daughter was trying to say, so she pulled the award plaque close to his face.
May 16, 2008
Hamilton County: Meth Task Force seeks funds for training
As the number of meth labs seized decreases, the Tennessee Methamphetamine Task Force is seeking ways to stop the importation of the drug into the state from other countries.
May 16, 2008

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Union University students leave messages, scriptures on floor of new dorm
ACKSON, Tenn. — About 50 Union University students and resident assistants have written messages and scriptures on the concrete slab floor of a new dorm under construction.

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Chattanooga: "Mike Mike," "Timbo" case goes to jury
A sequestered jury resumes deliberations this morning in the case of two young men accused of carrying out a gang retaliation killing.

Politics

Tennessee lawmakers looking for rain, not layoffs
NASHVILLE — Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen’s proposed voluntary buyout for 2,011 state employees had House members of the governor’s own party divided Thursday with some voicing concern about being pushed to act with many of the details still unknown.

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