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By JAY REEVES Associated Press SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) — A massive fire that killed at least eight people and destroyed dozens of boats in an Alabama marina early Monday was spread so rapidly by the wind that “we didn’t have time to do nothing,” said one resident who survived but …

Volkswagen is partnering with the University of Tennessee and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory to create the company's first innovation hub for developing new technology in North America

Nearly one year ago after a vigorous marketing campaign, The University of Tennessee – Chattanooga officially instituted its campus-wide smoking and vaping ban. It was a nice idea, and the University had good intentions by putting it in place. Here’s the problem: it’s not working.  According to multiple sources, and …

The Humane Educational Society is finally getting a new building after years of struggling to provide for the animals in a 119-year-old building. Ashleigh Horner, the volunteer coordinator, said that she was very excited about the new building but most importantly for the animals. “The animals deserve this building and …

By: Ashley Haggerty What the Possible Legalization of Marijuana Means for Chattanooga  The legalization of marijuana is one of the most controversial and debatable subject matters discussed in the nation today; it raises the question of personal identification and affects almost everyone at some point in time. Thirty-three states have …

By: Lindsey Clute Chattanooga hosted its first ever Balloon Festival at Tennessee Riverpark on Friday and Saturday, but the event didn’t turn out the way event coordinators and attendees had hoped.  The event kicked off Friday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. Guests stretched out on blankets and chairs to get a good …

By: Stephen McAllister There have been 21 accidents involving a school bus in Hamilton County since the school year started less than two months ago. The district struck an $11 million three-year contract with First Student Inc., a new bus vendor, in March of this year. First Student began operating …

By Anna Skiles SODDY-DAISY–On Saturday, September 21st at 8:50pm, a woman driving under the influence on TN-27 crashed into another vehicle, leading to both directions being shut down between Thrasher Pike and Harrison Lane for several hours. Authorities diverted traffic via Thrasher Pike, Dayton Pike, and Harrison Lane for several …

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Scientists are sending additional sensors to south Alabama and the Florida Panhandle with aims of solving the mystery of what caused a spate of recent earthquakes. Five earthquakes have been detected in the region within a three-week span. Al.com reports that government researchers are trying to …

Alexander said in a news release that he's deeply grateful for being elected to serve more combined years as governor and senator than anyone else in Tennessee.