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2+ hour, 52+ min ago (208+ words) Lincoln Park residents said they are still waiting on a promised rebirth of the park by Erlanger Hospital where famed Negro League players once performed. Tiffany Rankins, longtime president of the Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association, said, "I haven't heard anything from the city in five years." City officials said they still stand by a 2020 memorandum of understanding in which it was promised that certain features of the old park would be brought back to life. At the same time, an extension of Central Avenue to Amnicola Highway would occur at that location. City officials said a required NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) study of the proposed road and its effect on Lincoln Park and possible archaeological materials is still dragging on. Also the park would include a memorial gardens and historic pillar, a Reid-Thornhill Athletic and Events Hall, a monkey…...

3+ hour, 11+ min ago (169+ words) A former Chattanooga attorney and East Ridge judge who was charged in Panama City, Fla., with threatening to kill his wife and her friend pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Cris Helton, 63, was arrested on the felony count of making a written threat to kill or do bodily harm. He afterward pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was ordered to perform 20 hours of public service. Helton will be on probation for six months and must complete anger management and substance abuse awareness courses online. He must pay $100 per month for his probation supervision. He is only to have "peaceful contact" with his wife. Prosecution will be deferred if he gets into no other trouble for six months. Police said Helton "referred at the time to the victim K.J.H. and a common friend that was included in a group message." Police stated,…...

3+ hour, 54+ min ago (165+ words) Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (3-6) at Chattanooga Mocs (4-4) Chattanooga, Tennessee; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tedrick Washington Jr. and Chattanooga host Braxton Stacker and Southeast Missouri State in non-conference action. The Mocs are 3-1 in home games. Chattanooga has a 2-2 record against teams over .500. The Redhawks are 0-4 in road games. Southeast Missouri State has a 1-5 record against teams over .500. Chattanooga is shooting 44.7% from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points lower than the 46.9% Southeast Missouri State allows to opponents. Southeast Missouri State averages 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer made shots on average than the 7.3 per game Chattanooga gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Jordan Frison is scoring 11.4 points per game and averaging 2.6 rebounds for the Mocs. Billy Smith is averaging 2.8 made 3-pointers. Stacker is averaging 14.6 points and 1.7 steals for the Redhawks. Luke Almodovar is averaging 13.2 points....

12+ hour, 26+ min ago (209+ words) The stage is set for an epic rematch as the undefeated Page Patriots (13-0) will face the defending state champion Sevier County Smoky Bears (13-1) in the TSSAA Division I Class 5A state championship game Friday night at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. The Patriots, who dominated Centennial 43-21 in last week's semifinal, are seeking redemption after falling to these same Smoky Bears 27-20 in last year's title game. Sevier County, meanwhile, looks to secure back-to-back championships following their convincing 49-13 victory over Halls in the Final Four. With both powerhouses showcasing explosive offenses throughout the playoffs, this highly-anticipated championship showdown promises to deliver championship-caliber football as Page aims to avenge last season's heartbreak while Sevier County fights to maintain their crown. Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 5 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH: Page vs. Sevier County football is livestreaming…...

13+ hour, 29+ min ago (220+ words) Jamar Coach/The Jackson Sun/USA TODAY NETWORK Starting on Thursday, nine high school football state champions will be crowned in the state of Tennessee. The 56th annual Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association football championships - also known as the BlueCross Bowl - kicked off on Thursday and run through Saturday. All nine title games take place at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. Three more games take place on Friday, and the final three title games are set for Saturday. Here's how to watch the Tennessee BlueCross Bowl championship games. Division II-AA: Battle Ground Academy 61,Franklin Road Academy 27 Division II-A: Nashville Christian 59,University School of Jackson 7 Division II-AAA: Chattanooga Baylor 28, Brentwood Academy 24 Class 3A: Gatlinburg-Pittman vs. Westview, 11 a.m. Class 1A: South Pittsburg vs. McKenzie, 3 p.m. Class 5A: Sevier County vs. Page, 7 p.m. Class 4A: Alcoa vs. Pearl-Cohn, 11 a.m. Class 2A: Marion County vs. Huntingdon, 3 p.m. Class 6A: Oakland vs. Ravenwood, 7 p.m. Thompson (AL) defeats Opelika (AL)…...

16+ hour, 48+ min ago (357+ words) Though Republican U.S. Rep.-elect Matt Van Epps won the special election for a congressional seat in Tennessee, his margin of victory was smaller than President Donald Trump's in 2024. Trump defeated former Vice President Kamala Harris by more than 22 percent in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District in 2024, according to the New York Times. Van Epps, however, defeated Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn by 9%, the outlet reported. The results of the special election mark a 13% swing towards Democrats, continuing the streak of Democratic candidates over-performing in special elections. "When a party outperformed in special elections since 2005, five out of five times, they went on to win a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives," CNN's chief data analyst, Harry Enten, said in a segment aired on Wednesday. Since April 1, Democrats have overperformed in special elections, according to the New York Times. In Virginia's 11th District, there was…...

16+ hour, 49+ min ago (607+ words) One of the nation's top quarterbacks plays his final high school football game on Thursday, and is wanting to go out with gold. Nashville Christian's Jared Curtis caps his career with Nashville Christian seeking to help the Eagles repeat as state champions. The Eagles take on University School of Jackson in the Tennessee Secondary School Activities Association BlueCross Bowl Division II-A title game in Chattanooga. The Eagles enter Thursday's game with a perfect 12-0 record. They have accumulated 627 points this season, due in large part to the play of Curtis, who recently signed with Vanderbilt, electing to stay in his hometown'after having originally committed to play at Georgia. Curtis has thrown for nearly 1,900 yards and 31 TDs this season. He has had at least 200 yards passing in four of the Eagles' wins. USJ enters Thursday's title game with an 11-1 record. The Bruins…...

16+ hour, 49+ min ago (607+ words) One of the nation's top quarterbacks plays his final high school football game on Thursday, and is wanting to go out with gold. Nashville Christian's Jared Curtis caps his career with Nashville Christian seeking to help the Eagles repeat as state champions. The Eagles take on University School of Jackson in the Tennessee Secondary School Activities Association BlueCross Bowl Division II-A title game in Chattanooga. The Eagles enter Thursday's game with a perfect 12-0 record. They have accumulated 627 points this season, due in large part to the play of Curtis, who recently signed with Vanderbilt, electing to stay in his hometown'after having originally committed to play at Georgia. Curtis has thrown for nearly 1,900 yards and 31 TDs this season. He has had at least 200 yards passing in four of the Eagles' wins. USJ enters Thursday's title game with an 11-1 record. The Bruins…...

20+ hour, 30+ min ago (1030+ words) One of the nation's top quarterbacks plays his final high school football game on Thursday, and is wanting to go out with gold. Nashville Christian's Jared Curtis caps his career with Nashville Christian seeking to help the Eagles repeat as state champions. The Eagles take on University School of Jackson in the Tennessee Secondary School Activities Association BlueCross Bowl Division II-A title game in Chattanooga. The Eagles enter Thursday's game with a perfect 12-0 record. They have accumulated 627 points this season, due in large part to the play of Curtis, who recently signed with Vanderbilt, electing to stay in his hometown'after having originally committed to play at Georgia. Curtis has thrown for nearly 1,900 yards and 31 TDs this season. He has had at least 200 yards passing in four of the Eagles' wins. USJ enters Thursday's title game with an 11-1 record. The Bruins…...

22+ hour, 37+ min ago (291+ words) A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Saturday, Dec., 13, to mark the start of work on the portion of the Alton Park Connector tying an existing section of the trail in with the Riverwalk. Trust for Public Land, in partnership with the city of Chattanooga and numerous community stakeholders, will host the ceremonial groundbreaking for the "Alton Park Connector Phase 1." Officials said, "This event marks the beginning of construction on a critical trail segment designed to expand safe neighborhood access to Chattanooga's growing network of outdoor spaces. The work will be by Kane Industries, LLC, in the amount of $1,627,268, with a contingency in the amount of $162,726.86, for a total amount not to exceed $1,789,995. That will come from a $500,000 TDEC grant, plus the city's capital fund. The new Phase 1 trail, which follows an old railroad spur that led to the Alton Park…...