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9+ hour, 40+ min ago (291+ words) Nashville prosecutors Robert E. McGuire and Taylor Phillips said in a motion on Friday that former Rep. Robin Smith should not go to prison for her conviction in a fraud case since her two co-defendants were pardoned by President Donald Trump. The prosecutors said, "The undersigned has not identified another federal case in which a testifying conspirator reported to prison after an equally culpable conspirator was pardoned. Accordingly, in these narrow circumstances, the government believes that the appropriate sentence for Defendant is one year of probation with no special conditions and no fine." Ms. Smith, who testified against former House Speaker Glen Casada and his top aide Cade Cothren, had been ordered to pay a $7,500 fine as well. It is still up to Judge Eli Richardson to decide whether Ms. Smith does go to prison. Ms. Smith's attorney earlier said in…...

9+ hour, 53+ min ago (247+ words) A grandfather and his infant granddaughter were pronounced dead after authorities in Tennessee found pitbulls mauling the 3-month-old girl, officials said. The district attorney general's office for Tennessee's 14th Judicial District said in a news release Wednesday that authorities are still trying to determine the cause of death for James Alexander Smith, 50, and his granddaughter, and whether the mauling occurred after they were already dead. The prosecutor's office said it isn't clear if criminal charges will be filed in the case. The apparent attack occurred at a residential address in Tullahoma, roughly 75 miles southeast of Nashville. Responding police officers killed the dogs to stop the attack, according to the release. "Regrettably, it was obvious that both victims were deceased," the release states. District Attorney Craig Northcutt said the dogs stayed at the home where the mauling occurred but it wasn't clear…...

13+ hour, 32+ min ago (1364+ words) - Still No Charges Brought Against Shady's Corner Despite" - Mocs Community Mourns Loss Of Former Equipment Manager" - UTC Indoor Track and Field Team Opens Season At Vanderbilt - 3 People Arrested On Vehicle Theft And Drug Charges Still No Charges Brought Against Shady's Corner Despite Complaints, Multiple Police Calls At this week's meeting of the Chattanooga Beer Board, Sergeant David Cowan was asked to look for enforceable violations of the Chattanooga beer code, from Shady's Corner, 1402 Cemetery Ave. Since it opened two years ago the police have responded to 500 calls, and 206 calls in 2025. Those included complaints about noise, trespassing, vandalism and disrespecting near-by residents in the neighborhood and in the mosque next door, among others. Yet none of the calls resulted in penalties for the bar. In September, the ownership changed, and in response to additional complaints old and new, the Beer Board…...

14+ hour, 23+ min ago (259+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders" ended their season as the Class 3A runner-ups as they ran into powerhouse Westview in the state title game Friday morning. The Chargers dominated the Highlanders, 62-21, in the BlueCross BlueShield Bowl. Nonetheless, it was still a historic season for Gatlinburg-Pittman. The Highlanders made it to the state championship game for the first time in program history. This was the first time since 2006 that the Highlanders went undefeated in the regular season. Gatlinburg-Pittman were beating its opponents by an average of 29 points per game, but both sides of the ball did not have much of an answer for Westview. It took Westview just 13 seconds to find the endzone. On the opening play of the game, Graham Simpson connects with Christopher Damron for an 80-yard reception. The Chargers scored three more touchdowns in the first quarter, going…...

16+ hour, 43+ min ago (338+ words) Soddy Daisy Commissioner Steve Everett announced that Jamie Thomas has withdrawn his application to rezone property at 7849 Dayton Pike which would have allowed him to build an asphalt plant there. This was the second location that he had proposed for the facility and both drew overflow crowds to the public meetings in opposition, the last was on Nov. 20. Commissioner Everett thanked the council members for keeping their composure during that contentious meeting. City Manager Burt Johnson received commission approval to switch the city's phone system. The company that had been used has changed ownership and is no longer in existence. It was purchased by Ring Central which offers more bells and whistles at a lower cost. He received unanimous approval to switch the service to Ring Central. CPA Brian Wright with Johnson, Murphey & Wright, gave a presentation of the city's…...

16+ hour, 49+ min ago (162+ words) Three people were arrested on Thursday on drug and vehicle theft charges. Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies located a suspected stolen vehicle around 2:15 a.m. near the intersection of McCallie Ferry Road and Mount Tabor Road in Soddy Daisy. Upon confirming the vehicle was stolen, deputies conducted a traffic stop at 13791Bretton Drive. Three occupants were found to be in the vehicle. The driver, Joshua Leroy Tate, has been arrested previously and was found to have open warrants for probation violations in both Hamilton and Sequatchie Counties. During a search of the vehicle, deputies located three plastic bags containing 115 grams (4 ounces) of Methamphetamine and $440 dollars in cash. After a search of Tate's person, 4.1 grams of Fentanyl was also discovered. Tate was charged with the following: The first passenger, Rikita Casey, was charged with methamphetamine for resale (felony) and the second passenger, David "Junior" Stewart,…...

16+ hour, 58+ min ago (458+ words) The Chattanooga Mocs campus and community is saddened to share the passing of former equipment manager Mike Royster. Mike was a dedicated member of the Mocs family whose steady presence and unwavering commitment shaped generations of student-athletes, student managers and coaches. Mike served UTC for nearly 50 years'with pride and heartfelt resolve leaving a lasting legacy. The Mocs extend our deepest sympathies to Mike's family and friends as we remember a man who served with heart, humor and humble devotion. Quotable "Mike was a true titan in his industry. Chattanooga was blessed to have him for close to 50 years which is a testament to his loyalty and love for our programs, coaches and most of all, our student-athletes. He will be greatly missed." "Mark Wharton, Vice Chancellor for Athletics "A great loss for this University. Mike was a staple on this…...

17+ hour, 21+ min ago (186+ words) The excitement of signing day this week mostly overshadowed what could have been a disastrous scenario for the Tennessee Vols. Vols offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Joey Halzle was mentioned earlier this week as one of the top options to join Jon Sumrall's coaching staff at Florida. Sumrall was hired this week to replace Billy Napier as the Gators' head coach, and he said he wants to bring an "explosive offense" to Gainesville. On3 reported on Thursday that Florida is hiring Buster Faulker away from Georgia Tech to serve as the program's new offensive coordinator. Halzle, who is a Broyles Award finalist, has also been terrific on the recruiting trail as he played a key role in Tennessee landing 2026 five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon. Keeping Halzle away from the Gators is a big win for the Vols. Halzle, however, isn't under contract with…...

17+ hour, 23+ min ago (174+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn " A historic landmark in Chattanooga could be on the verge of losing it's charm. 19 Patten Parkway, once the site of the first Coca-Cola bottling company, is at the center of a rezoning request to transform it into more than 250 apartments and commercial spaces. The move has brought concerns from residents like Dari Owens, who owns a salon across the street from the building. Owens is advocating for restoration over demolition, citing other buildings that have preserved their history. The planning documents indicate the request aligns with the city's redevelopment plans for underutilized downtown sites. But staff members recommended that a parking study should be conducted before approval. It's a move Owens agrees with. Owens told us she hopes Patten Parkway will be full of life again in the near future. She also hopes the building will retain it's…...

18+ hour, 21+ min ago (174+ words) Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- More than 160 families across Chattanooga are getting a little extra brightness this holiday season thanks to Unum's annual Holiday Cheer gift drive. Two full semi-trucks packed with gifts rolled out of Unum's campus Thursday morning, escorted by police as they made their way to local agencies. The presents will go to families staying at Partnership's domestic violence shelter, as well as other community organizations. Rachel Hargis, from Unum's Corporate Social Responsibility team, said the collaboration makes a big impact. "This partnership is an organization with such a big footprint. It's a great way'for their great organization for us to partner with as a way to touch lots of areas of the community without employees having to go out and do the research on their own. They know that they can trust Partnership," Hargis said. This year marks…...