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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Incline Railway on Lookout Mountain will reopen by July 14 after a December fire damaged its tracks and cables—officials are prioritizing safety and may open it sooner for the busy summer season. Chattanooga Times Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Memphis man was sentenced to 188 months in prison — he will serve five years of supervised release — after firing shots from a Motel 6 window in Chattanooga in November 2022, with three previous violent felony convictions leading to enhanced penalties under the Armed Career Criminal Act. News Channel 9
- ➤ In the deadly I-75 Mother's Day crash in East Ridge that killed two fathers, 65-year-old truck driver Joseph Antoinier faces over a dozen charges including reckless homicide, made bond early Thursday and is set to return to court in August as investigators review potential liability for his firm and others while Amazon said he was only a contract driver. News Channel 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Major Charles Ross McCollough (83) died May 10 after decades of protecting Chattanooga's heritage at Moccasin Bend and other historic sites; his work helped secure Moccasin Bend's designation as a National Historic Landmark and inspired local preservation efforts. Chattanooga Times Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seven Girl Scouts from the Chattanooga area have been awarded the Gold Award and scholarships for projects that address community needs—ranging from STEM education and environmental conservation to animal welfare and combating human trafficking. The girls in grades 9-12 led efforts that include creating a STEM resource blog, writing a book on ADHD, building pollinator gardens and bee safe habitats, and developing a pet library. News Channel 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County Commissioners confirmed Janie Varnell as the new county attorney who will replace Rheubin Taylor on July 1—Varnell served as a special advisor in February while one commissioner questioned the appointment process. Local 3 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ American Wings on Brainerd Road failed its inspection this week after a health inspector found multiple violations including improperly stored food items, roaches behind a knife holder & a lack of hot water in the women's restroom. The restaurant scored a 62, which is below the acceptable level of 70. Local 3 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga Division of Transportation is closing roads and enforcing traffic changes for the IRONMAN 70.3 event on Sunday, May 18, with the swim starting at 6:50 a.m. Spectators should park in downtown lots+use the free shuttle or bike share while boat ramps on the Tennessee River remain closed until 10:30 a.m. News Channel 9
- ➤ Chattanooga Prep won its first region title in the TSSAA Region 3-1A championship with a 1-0 win over Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts Thursday night. Junior goalkeeper Welfran Ramirez overcame a taped finger to make four key saves—helping set the win after freshman Brayden Lopez scored—and the Sentinels will host Pigeon Forge Saturday with a chance to reach the state tournament. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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Chattanooga Street Food Festival
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