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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, shoppers visited Hamilton Place Mall to buy supplies and apparel as they prepared for the new school year (stores reported seasonal discounts). Local 3 News
- ➤ A settlement was reached after a 2023 lawsuit filed by Angela Phillips on behalf of her mother Deborah Cook claimed that StoryPoint Chattanooga failed to provide a safe environment and proper transfer when her care needs exceeded the facility’s capacity—allegedly leading to her death. Chattanooga Times Free Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vacant home on Forest Acres Lane burned heavily early Sunday morning when 911 received reports around 3:30 a.m.—firefighters quickly extinguished the flames by 4:11 a.m. though the cause remains unknown. Local 3 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Hixson Representative Robin Smith faces a $28,263.26 money judgment after testifying in the trial of former House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff Cade Cothren on bribery and kickback charges—Smith agreed to pay the amount and must provide her 2020 tax returns until payment is completed—while the IRS will share her filings with the Asset Forfeiture Unit. News Channel 9
- ➤ After a 22-hour manhunt, the Scottsboro shooter who shot a police officer during a car crash is now in custody—leaving one officer injured and residents in shock. Local 3 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educators returning to school face a widespread teacher shortage with over 1,400 positions unfilled, mostly in urban districts. Professional Educators of Tennessee Executive Director J-C Bowman urged parents to send positive messages to teachers— a small gesture that may help retain qualified staff. News Channel 9
- ➤ Local volunteers are beautifying Calvin Donaldson’s campus as Hamilton County Schools prepare for students to return in just under two weeks — the effort aims to provide a cleaner, more welcoming space for learning. Local 3 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 150 protesters gathered at Miller Park in Chattanooga—holding signs demanding Sheriff Garrett cut ties with ICE—and drivers honked in response. Local 3 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today marks the 26th annual prep football tour as sports editor Stephen Hargis visits several local schools where teams start full pads practices ahead of mid-August openers. The tour will reveal players with breakout potential + those in line for all-state honors. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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RC Airshow Over Summit Airfield 2025
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Abe Partridge Live Performance
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Ben Nichols Live
6-7:30 p.m. — Cherry Street Tavern — Ticket details pending — Experience the soulful sounds of alt.country icon Ben Nichols on his Revival Tour.
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Chattanooga State Registration Day
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The Floor Is Yours: Dreamers Night
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Montgomery Biscuits at Chattanooga Lookouts
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