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By: Izabelle Bradley CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (mocsnews.com) — In early May of 2022, the Supreme Court suggested striking down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. According to a draft majority opinion signed by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, “It is time to heed the constitution and return the issue of abortion to …

By: Bryana Konig UVALDE, Texas (mocsnews.com)–Following mass shootings across the country, most recently a Tulsa medical center, the House is working on new gun legislation. This piece of legislation was added after the Uvalde, Texas shooting a week earlier. The bill entitled Protect Our Kids Act would raise the purchasing …

CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnews.com) – On Thursday, an appeals court in New York held up infamous film producer Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, serving Weinstein with a 23-year prison sentence. As women in America let out a sigh of relief, this long-time suspect finally faces the countless allegations against him. With Weinstein …

By: Rachel Jordan CHATTANOOGA— (mocsnews.com) After a long and strenuous case, Johnny Depp won his defamation suit Wednesday against his former wife Amber Heard. The case revolved around the op-ed in the Washington Post stating that Depp had abused Heard over the course of their relationship referring to herself as …

By Parker Allison CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com) – Small towns across the country are rejecting the Biden Administration’s latest batch of coronavirus relief funds that would help cover community improvements and assist in pandemic related dues.  Small, rural governments from Monowi, Nebraska with a population of 1, to DeWitt County, Texas, with a population …

Grace Spencer July 2nd, 2022 Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s Battle The six-week trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has been seen by millions. While the trial is a battle on its own, Depp and Heards battle to rebuild their images and careers is the biggest battle of all.  …

By Tate Scott CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnews.com) – Gas prices are at a record high and Americans are trying to decide where to place blame: the Biden Administration, gas station owners, the oil industry, or the simple concept of supply and demand? This article will explain where this rise in price …

By Brenna Powers             CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com) – According to a survey by Starbucks union members and supporters, Starbucks is cutting employee hours across the board, with two to 15 hours being cut from their weekly schedules.             There are many concerns as to why Starbucks would randomly cut employee hours, …

By Bailey Tate CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnsews.com)- Philanthropic grants are changing the game when it comes to journalists covering climate issues. More than two dozen journalists from across the world have been hired to focus on how climate change impacts agriculture, migration, urban planning, the economy, culture and other areas around …

By Thea Marshall CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com)- Joe Rogan put Spotify in a tough situation after Anti-coronavirus vaccine comments and racial slurs in his podcast. Now the streaming service has to make difficult decisions. Spotify must now decide where they stand on these issues because of heightened sensitivity regarding both issues. …