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House Republican Supermajority Elects Leaders For The 114th General Assembly

  • 11/26/2024

Tennessee House Republicans today held their biennial organizational meeting to elect leaders for the 114th General Assembly. Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, was elected by unanimous vote by his GOP colleagues to lead the House of Representatives for a fourth term. “I truly appreciate the support and confidence my colleagues have placed in me to continue in my role as speaker,” Speaker Sexton said. “Tennessee continues to grow and thrive because of our conservative philosophies and our dedication to preserving Tennesseans’ freedom and liberty. We will continue fighting for solutions that strengthen and protect Tennessee families and communities.” Republican House ... (click for more)

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Silverdale's Brooklyn Hensley guards Red Bank's Tink Houston. See more photos by M.A. Locke on Prep Sports.
Silverdale's Brooklyn Hensley guards Red Bank's Tink Houston. See more photos by M.A. Locke on Prep Sports.
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1st Chattanooga Arrest Made Of A Venezuelan Gang Member

  • 11/25/2024

Authorities said Monday that the first arrest was made in Chattanooga last week of a member of the violent Venzuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The gang member arrested was Adelvis Rodriguez-Carmona, 30. He was passing through the area and not embedded in the community, officials said. TBI officials said, "Investigative efforts confirmed Rodriguez-Carmona ... (click for more)

Doll Sandridge Announces Campaign For Chattanooga City Council, District 8

  • 11/26/2024

Doll Sandridge announced her candidacy for Chattanooga City Council representing District 8. Her campaign said, "As a dedicated mother, business owner, and lifelong advocate for her community, Sandridge brings a fresh and passionate perspective to the district she calls home. "Raised by her grandparents on Ivy Street, Sandridge’s ... (click for more)

State Supreme Court Suspends License Of Chattanooga Attorney Facing Sexual Exploitation Of Children Charges
  • 11/26/2024

The Supreme Court of Tennessee has temporarily suspended the law license of a Chattanooga attorney who is facing federal sexual exploitation of children charges. The order bars Patrick Bryant Hawley from the practice of law upon finding that he "poses a threat of substantial harm to the public." Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary suspension of an attorney’s license to practice law in cases posing a threat of substantial harm to the public. Attorney ... more

Balanced Red Bank Stays Unbeaten With 64-50 Win
  • 11/26/2024

Nick Fike has been a high school basketball coach a long time and has amassed a whole lot more wins than losses during that time. One of his biggest attributes is his dedication to defense and how that single factor in a game can bring wins when even the best offense can’t. That was certainly the case at Notre Dame’s Jim Pfifer Gymnasium Tuesday afternoon in the Notre Dame Thanksgiving Invitational where Fike’s Red Bank Lions remained unbeaten after four games with an impressive 64-50 ... more

Mark Wiedmer: Tennessee Should Again Be In 12-Team Playoff Field
Mark Wiedmer: Tennessee Should Again Be In 12-Team Playoff Field
  • 11/26/2024

One day you’re the bug. The next you’re the windshield. Is there a better way to describe the emotional roller coaster Tennessee fans have been on over the last two weeks ... more

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