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Chattanooga Christian Names Gray After Covey Resigns
Lifestyle
— 4d
Chattanooga Christian School named Landon Gray, its Upper School head, as head of school effective immediately after Matt Covey abruptly resigned and relocated with his family to South Dakota. Gray is a CCS graduate and parent of current students.
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Mercer Beats Chattanooga 14-7 in Overtime
Sports
— 5d
Mercer edged Chattanooga 14-7 in overtime in a defensive Southern Conference matchup. JP Pickles threw two touchdown passes to Brayden Smith, and Mike Polke recovered a fumble to seal the Bears’ win.
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Chattanooga FC Wins Historic MLS Next Pro Cup
Sports
— 6d
Chattanooga FC beat Los Angeles FC 2, 1-0, to win the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Cup, becoming the league’s first independent club champion and claiming Chattanooga’s first professional sports title. Damien Barker John scored the decisive goal before CFC held off LAFC 2 in front of a record 10,228 fans at Finley Stadium.
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Chattanooga Navy Veteran Benjamin Smith Dies at 79
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— 4d
The articles cover unrelated subjects, including an obituary, a journalist’s biography, an AI discussion, art services, and automotive stories; no single central topic connects them.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 11h
Terrell Owens Served in Federal Defamation Lawsuit
Terrell Owens
— 2d
Terrell Owens was served with a federal defamation lawsuit during a homecoming event at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Three friends of Nolan Wells say Owens falsely implicated them in the teenager’s death by sharing a post demanding their arrest; a grand jury had declined to recommend criminal charges against them.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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NASA Confirms Asteroid Fragment Fireball Over Tennessee
Science
— 4d
NASA said a small asteroid fragment, about 2 inches wide, created a bright fireball over western North Carolina and East Tennessee before disintegrating above East Ridge near Chattanooga. The object was not associated with the active Taurid meteor shower.
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No. 11 Louisville Builds 25-Point Lead Before Narrowing Win Over Chattanooga
Flory Bidunga
— Nov 3, 2026
No. 11 Louisville opened its season with an 84-70 win over Chattanooga, building a 25-point first-half lead before its offense cooled after halftime. Flory Bidunga led the Cardinals with 16 points, while Adrian Wooley added 15; Zach Bleshoy and Yonatan Levy each scored 14 for the Mocs.
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Nicole Hardy
Louisville's first half was impressive but they need to maintain that intensity all game to compete with top teams.
Alzheimer’s Walks Raise Funds Across US
Health
— 4d
Communities in Arizona, Mississippi and Tennessee held or prepared 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s events, while Chattanooga’s gathering drew more than 400 registrants. The nationwide walks raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research; Monroe, Louisiana, also announced its upcoming event.
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Chattanooga Selects Four Startups for First Quantum Accelerator Cohort
Tech
— Nov 1, 2026
Chattanooga’s CO.LAB has launched a 12-month commercialization program for four quantum startups: Ridge Quantum, Superquantum, Esoteriq and Kottackal. The cohort will receive technical and business support to test technologies ranging from secure communications and quantum-computing software to industrial sensing, with the goal of validating customer uses and preparing pilot projects.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Thanksgiving Guides Cover Chattanooga Meals and Slow-Cooker Recipes
Lifestyle
— 6d
Thanksgiving hosts can simplify the holiday by dining out, ordering a prepared meal or making a manageable spread for a smaller gathering. For a more festive celebration, football-party ideas pair cozy décor with easy appetizers.
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Hospitals Open Patient Towers in Tennessee, Florida
Good News
— 3d
Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga opened a $99 million, three-story tower adding 50 patient rooms, including 16 ICU rooms. Boca Raton Regional Hospital opened an eight-story tower with 216 private rooms, 20 operating rooms and expanded specialty-care services, bringing its total to 561 beds and making it Palm Beach County’s largest hospital.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Chattanooga FC Becomes First Independent MLS NEXT Finalist
Sports
— Nov 2, 2026
Chattanooga FC rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat Columbus Crew 2, 3-2, on Farid Sar-Sar’s stoppage-time header, winning its first MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference title. The club becomes the league’s first independent team to reach the Cup final and will host LAFC 2 on Nov. 8.
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Louisville seeks complete effort in home matchup with Morehead State
Pat Kelsey
— 5d
No. 11 Louisville hosts Morehead State after opening with an 84-70 win over Chattanooga, though a sharp second-half decline exposed areas the Cardinals want to improve. Morehead State comes in 1-1 after rebounding from a season-opening loss with a 114-60 win powered by Kyrell Shaw’s 28 points.
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Weather threat cancels Tennessee baseball exhibition against Kennesaw State
Sports
— Oct 29, 2026
Tennessee’s Nov. 1 baseball exhibition against Kennesaw State in Chattanooga was canceled because of expected inclement weather and will not be rescheduled. Ticket buyers will receive account credit for the Nov. 8 Georgia Tech exhibition or a 2027 Chattanooga Lookouts home game; the Georgia Tech game remains scheduled for 2 p.m.
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Tom Gallagher
At least the Georgia Tech exhibition is still on schedule for next week.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 12h
Parkridge Opens $99 Million, 50-Room Patient Tower
Health
— Nov 4, 2026
Parkridge Medical Center has opened an 88,000-square-foot, $99 million tower in Chattanooga, adding 50 patient rooms—16 ICU rooms and 34 orthopedic and spine rooms—to expand care capacity. The three-story addition also includes a new lobby, education and meeting spaces, and an outdoor courtyard.
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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WKU Men Rout Kentucky Wesleyan 82-48
Sports
— Nov 4, 2026
WKU women’s basketball opened its season with a 61-50 win over Chattanooga, overcoming a third-quarter tie with a late scoring push. Jamila Ray led with 14 points and made all 10 free throws, while coach Greg Collins emphasized building the team’s confidence as it prepares to host Christian Brothers.
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Hot Chicken Chains Schedule New Openings in UK and US Cities
Business
— Nov 3, 2026
Hot chicken chains are expanding with new openings: Drake-backed Dave’s Hot Chicken is adding a Metrocentre location in Gateshead, while Hattie B’s is opening in Chattanooga and Crimson Coward is launching a Leesburg, Virginia, restaurant. The new sites will serve hot chicken with customizable spice levels and Southern-style sides.
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18-Category IBMA Bluegrass Awards Begin in Chattanooga
Entertainment
— Oct 21, 2026
The 2026 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards are underway in Chattanooga, with Mason Via named New Artist of the Year. Festivalgoers can also catch late-night performances by the Jason Carter Band and Lonesome River Band.
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Women's Soccer Teams Set for Multiple Road Matches
Sports
— Oct 22, 2026
UNCG is set to visit Chattanooga in a SoCon women’s soccer matchup, with the Spartans’ recent offensive surge facing a Mocs team that has outscored opponents 30-13 this season. Chattanooga enters after back-to-back losses, while UNCG has scored six goals over its past four games.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Residents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.
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Chattanooga protest sign reads 'Grab him by the Neussy'
Chattanooga
— Oct 19, 2026
Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.
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Florida Teen Pleads No Contest in Sickle Killing
World
— Nov 2, 2026
In separate murder cases, a Chattanooga teen pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Kadarrius Coleman’s 2024 killing, while Kevin Guardado Medina pleaded guilty to killing 17-year-old Christine McGowan and received a 50-year prison sentence. In Florida, Alexander Hernandez pleaded no contest to charges including first-degree murder in the sickle attack that killed 15-year-old Connor Gill; his sentencing hearing is set for February 2027.
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Samford Posts Three Wins Across Sports
Sports
— Oct 30, 2026
Samford’s women’s soccer team beat UNCG 3-0 to remain tied for first in the SoCon, while its volleyball team defeated Chattanooga 3-1. The football team, despite leading Wofford 9-0 entering the fourth quarter, lost 10-9 on a Samford field goal as time expired.
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Churches Across Regions Mark History, Build Community
Good News
— Oct 29, 2026
Churches across several communities are marking their histories and civic roles: Tallahassee honored longtime pastor R.B. Holmes and his wife with a street naming, while Seattle’s oldest Black church organized a march to encourage voting. Other congregations are celebrating anniversaries or taking up residence in historically significant buildings, including churches in Chattanooga, Richmond, and Canton.
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Gunfire Incidents in Atlanta, Chattanooga Prompt Arrests
World
— Oct 15, 2026
In Chattanooga, Deres Benn was arrested after police say he fired shots at two downtown hotels and fled on an electric bike. In a separate incident, John Billingsley was arrested after shooting and wounding his brother during a dispute at their home; police say evidence supported the victim’s account, while Billingsley said he feared being attacked.
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Blacklisted Chinese Military University Gets Its Hands On Powerful American AI Chips
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 12h
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