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 …
Read More »Weinstein Finally Sentenced to Justice
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 …
Read More »Future of the College Football Playoffs
By TYLER BROWN Chattanooga, Tenn (mocsnews.com) — The College Football Playoffs is a big part of the college football season for people to see in January at the end of the season. Next year university leaders that overlook the College Football Playoffs want to see a new format. Mississippi State …
Read More »Johnny Depp Wins Defamation Case Against Amber Heard
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 …
Read More »Some Small Communities Pass on the American Rescue Plan
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 …
Read More »“Stranger Things” Release Rules Memorial Day
By: Izabelle Bradley CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (mocsnews.com) — Since its original release in 2016, “Stranger Things” has managed to keep audience’s attention . The show follows a group of young teenagers in Hawkins, Indiana as they witness secret government operations, supernatural forces, and mind-boggling mysteries. “Stranger Things” season 4 finally hit …
Read More »Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Uphill battle to rebuild images
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. …
Read More »From The Mocs on to The Patriots
By: Ryan Brooks Mocs News Writer CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- The New England Patriots took a UTC favorite in the NFL draft of 2022. UTC senior and offensive linesman for the Mocs, Cole Strange, was drafted in the first-round of the NFL as the 29th pic. Although his last name is Strange, …
Read More »UTC Theatre Company Partner Obvious Dad Reaches Fundraising Goal for 2022 Season
CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- Chattanooga theatre company Obvious Dad officially reached its fundraising target for the 2022 season, according to a recent social media release. The theatre group, which premiered only last year, has raised well over $12,000 for the upcoming season through a mix of donations and event tickets. The fundraising process was launched …
Read More »Who is really to blame for gas prices?
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 …
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