Get your lederhosen and dirndl ready for Chattanooga’s 21st annual Oktoberfest – a two-day festival on Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th. Chattanooga Market organizers are thrilled about the final preparations for this year’s event. The must-attend festival features authentic German music, culture, and a large selection of beer, …
Read More »Political Stunt Promised Migrants Jobs and Free Housing Before Going to Martha’s Vineyard
By Grace McGahey EDGARTOWN, Mass. (mocnews.com) – After 50 migrants arrived in Martha’s Vineyard on Tuesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a political stunt, many are left with no jobs or housing. Upon arrival in Massachusetts, the home of former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris, the …
Read More »Hurt in June shooting, Ludacris’ manager faces murder charge
By MOIRA HILL Mocs News CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (MocsNews.com) The manager for the rapper Ludacris is now facing a murder charge in Atlanta in relation with a June shooting. Ludacris’ manager, Ahmed Obafemi, AKA “Chaka Zulu,” turned himself in to the Atlanta Police Department on Tuesday the 13th. In a statement …
Read More »The ‘Phantom of the Opera’ says its final goodbye to Broadway next year
By T’Niyah Ford NEW YORK (AP) – “The Phantom of the Opera” – Broadway’s longest-running show –is scheduled to do their final curtain call in February 2023. Phantom of the Opera season in Singapore July 2013 The musical has been showcased on Broadway since 1988 and will have its final …
Read More »Wales off to the World Cup
By TYLER BROWN The Wales fans cheering on their team to win to advance to the World Cup. CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnews.com) — The beautiful game of soccer has brought history to the Wales national team on sending them to the FIFA World Cup in 2022. The Wales men’s national team …
Read More »New Master Plan for UTC in Middle Stages of Development
Planning the future of a major college campus is a tedious process, and UTC’s Master Plan is a plan that’s constantly changing. Nearly a decade ago, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was in the final stages of releasing its master plan that would be used to plan for about 15,000 …
Read More »LeBron James Becomes The First Active NBA Player To Reach A Billion Dollars
As LeBron James gears up for his 20th season looking to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s leading scoring record, he breaks one in the offseason becoming the first active NBA player to be a billionaire. James has said this is his biggest accomplishment. His longevity in the NBA was a Kickstarter for …
Read More »Weekend Mass Shootings Erupt Across The Country
Following the recent mass school shooting located at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, six people were shot Saturday night, May 28, 2022 after multiple parties started opening fire in the downtown Chattanooga area. At around 11 p.m., patrolling officers heard gunshots in the Cherry Street area and upon arrival …
Read More »The Future of Roe v. Wade
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 …
Read More »Exercise and Your Brain: Chattanooga Edition
CHATTANOOGA, TENN(mocsnews.com)- With the University of Tennessee being in the heart of Chattanooga, there is opportunity for easy-access exercise for college students in the city, which could be considered essential for mental health. According to a Florida Southern College Journal, “75% of individuals will start to see onset symptoms [of …
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