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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga Pride officials put new security protocols in place for the event — the celebration began with a pride parade at Ross's Landing. Local 3 News
- ➤ Chattanooga Zoo brought live snakes to the Local 3 studio to preview Boo in the Zoo—its annual Halloween celebration featuring costumes, critters, and candy. The event will give locals a first look at the zoo's planned fall festivities. Local 3 News
- ➤ LaFayette pastor James Brown Senior preached his final sermon on Oct 5 and said it all had to do with Jesus — he has retired after 30 years and now lives in Atlanta with his wife Cheral. Local 3 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds gathered in Scenic City this week as Medal of Honor recipients shared their personal stories of sacrifice and bravery from Afghanistan—highlighting the heavy cost of service and the lasting lessons they learned. Local 3 News
- ➤ Gary Sinise, known as Lieutenant Dan—star of famous war films—attended the Patriot Award Gala in Chattanooga on Oct 4, where the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center honored living Medal of Honor recipients. Local 3 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Christina Herndon of Chickamauga, known as the Goat Lady, uses her herd of goats to clear invasive plants from Maclellan Island—she makes a short boat ride from Erwin Marine to check on the work and the project has gained national media attention. The conservation effort, begun in spring, is part of a grant to restore the island's natural habitat. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ At a summit in Chattanooga by Thrive Regional Partnership, local leaders said Hurricane Helene changed their flood readiness plans and urged updates to old flood models — a move aimed at better protecting local neighborhoods. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ Fluffy white bugs called woolly aphids have been drifting on breezes in Chattanooga and causing mold on trees and cars—experts say the waxy coating lets them glide easily. The pests can be native or non-native and are usually kept in check by natural enemies—though heavy infestations may require treatment. Chattanooga Times Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the City of Chattanooga activated traffic cameras at Orchard Knob Elementary and Brainerd High School and installed five smart streetlights at pedestrian crosswalks to boost safety for drivers and pedestrians. The cameras begin a 30-day warning period after which speed violators will be fined $50—city officials say the measures are designed to protect children. Local 3 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday at State Farm Stadium the Tennessee Titans fell behind by 15 points but rallied to beat the Cardinals 22-21—rookie Cam Ward threw for a season-high 265 yards as Arizona made key errors that ended a 10-game losing streak. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ UTC football coach Rusty Wright said the mostly young Mocs recovered from a tough early schedule and now are taking a bye week to heal and work on basic plays before facing six more games, including a home game against East Tennessee State on Oct 18—this break is meant to boost the team's readiness for the coming challenges. The coach noted improvements in defense and ball control are key as the team prepares for the crucial Southern Conference stretch. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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