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Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
Students from Virginia College participated in a mock disaster drill at Silverdale Detention Center where two rival gangs got into a dispute on the recreation yard and several local agencies were called to calm the situation.
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
Luis Rivas, a former foreign currencies trader with dozens of clients from the Chattanooga area was sentenced to 293 months — about 24 years — for bilking investors out of millions of dollars.
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives in conjunction with the Chattanooga Police Department, held an explosives demonstration at Moccasin Bend Firing Range to teach local law enforcement how to investigate the aftermath of explosions.
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
During a Times Free Press editorial board meeting, Tennessee Valley Authority CEO Tom Kilgore said the utility will decide by spring 2010 whether to complete the Bellefonte nuclear plant in Hollywood, Ala., or build a new one.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Hundreds attended the first-ever FYI Awards at Rhythm & Brews, where 30 awards were given to locals involved in Chattanooga's music scene.
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
About 15 people gathered at the German Prisoner of War monument at the Chattanooga National Cemetery to lay a wreath in remembrance of the German POWs imprisoned in this area.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
Crowds gathered on Veterans Day at the Chattanooga National Cemetery for the annual observance on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month honoring Americans who have served in the armed forces.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
During a Times Free Press editorial board meeting, Tennessee Valley Authority CEO Tom Kilgore said the utility is attempting to rebuild its public image following a Dec. 22, 2008, coal ash spill near Kingston, Tenn.
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
Spc. Chris Weir surprised his two daughters at their school in Cleveland, Tenn., today after coming home from a 12-month deployment to Iraq. Spc. Chris Weir joined the Army shortly after his brother, David, was killed in Iraq in 2006.
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009
Amid numerous fundraising events, applications, and of course, practicing, the Soddy-Daisy High School band is headed to Pasadena, Calif., to march in the 121st Rose Parade, one of the many events leading up to the Rose Bowl football game Jan. 1, 2010.
