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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga officials announced the Eastdale Community Center is being renamed the Jessie Igou Community Center to honor her long service to the local area. A ceremony will be held Tuesday, July 1 at 11:00 a.m.—Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and community leaders will speak. Local 3 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A small plane crashed in a field on the east side of Dunlap around 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, injuring both occupants who were taken to area hospitals—authorities said the accident happened near a private airstrip and the FAA and NTSB are investigating. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ A man and his dog safely escaped a burning home on the 800 block of Intermont Drive in Hixson at about 5 a.m. Wednesday—the heavy black smoke and hillside location challenged firefighters—but they later put out the fire with no injuries reported. News Channel 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sanel Durakovic was arrested on June 25 for the premeditated first-degree murder of hairstylist Patrick Godwin, who was shot on January 7, 2020 along the 8500 block of Horseshoe Bend Lane in Ooltewah — he is now held at Hamilton County Jail awaiting trial. Local 3 News
- ➤ Chloie Leverette and Gage Daniel have remained missing for nearly 13 years after a house fire at their grandparents' home in Unionville, with new age progression photos showing Chloie is 22 today and Gage will soon turn 20—authorities continue to pursue leads in this Tennessee AMBER alert. News Channel 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee’s new universal tuition grant program does not ask families to report previous school enrollment so officials can’t tell if most funds go to students already in private schools—critics say this gap hides important data about the program’s impact as over 33,000 applications were received in mid-May. Gov. Bill Lee’s office stated that the legislation did not require collecting this information. Chattanooga Times Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga drivers will face traffic delays as eastbound I-24 at Germantown Road closes tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. and remains closed until Monday at 6:00 a.m.—detours have been set up for truck and vehicle traffic. Local 3 News
- ➤ Hamilton County received $248,113 from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to expand its Youth Employment Program; the funding will support paid internships and job placements for local students and young adults starting this summer—participants may earn up to $3,500 while gaining job coaching and résumé support. Local 3 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga native Ace Bailey was drafted 5th overall by the Utah Jazz at the NBA first round draft held yesterday in New York — he played his freshman year at Boyd Buchanan before transferring to Powder Springs and impressed teams despite skipping workouts. He turns 19 in August. News Channel 9
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Bobby Stone Film Series: My Cousin Vinny
8-11 p.m. — Walker Theatre — Cost not specified — Enjoy a classic comedy as two New Yorkers navigate a Southern courtroom with their loudmouthed cousin.
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Sons of Habit Concert
7-9 p.m. — Songbirds — Ticketed Entry — Experience the organic sounds of Sons of Habit, a rising band with roots in Owensboro, KY.
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Create Your Reels at Barking Legs
7-9 p.m. — Barking Legs Theater — Free entry — Collaborate with local dancers to create dynamic IG reels in an inclusive environment.
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Bluegrass Jam with Randy Steele
6-10 p.m. — Barrelhouse Ballroom — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of authentic Bluegrass jamming in a vibrant local setting.
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Steve Earle Fundraiser Concert
7-10 p.m. — Songbirds — Ticket info not listed — Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and dinner with Steve Earle in Chattanooga.
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Repticon Chattanooga
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Arena Camp Jordan — Ticket prices vary — Explore a world of reptiles and amphibians at this exciting pet expo.
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Bluegrass Jam Session with Randy Steele
6-9 p.m. — Barrelhouse Ballroom — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of authentic bluegrass music with talented local pickers in a laid-back jam setting.
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Brian Bates: Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 PM — The Comedy Catch At The Choo Choo — Minimum $5 purchase — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Nashville comedian Brian Bates.
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Chattanooga Men's Metro Amateur Championship
36 hole stroke play championship — Fri, Jul 11 – Sat, Jul 12 — Brown Acres Golf Course — Registration required — Compete with local male amateur golfers in this prestigious tournament.
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Drew Sterchi & Blues Tribe
7-8:30 p.m. — Songbirds — Ticket prices vary — Experience a blend of acoustic and electric blues with heartfelt lyrics from Drew Sterchi's upcoming album.
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