Monday, November 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Grant Gouldie has died following a battle with stage four colon cancer, surrounded by support from the community and his family. Local 3 News
- ➤ Community members commemorated a mother and her one-year-old son, who were fatally struck by a drunk driver on Frazier Avenue last year, with ceremonies and a vigil in Chattanooga's Coolidge Park to promote healing and unity. Local 3 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sandy Franklin, a Chattanooga grandmother, is crafting period-correct dresses for a Tennessee State Museum doll collection, showcasing first lady fashions spanning over 200 years. Chattanooga Times Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Hamilton County school board focused on literacy support, school safety, increasing prekindergarten seats, and adding student support staff during a two-day retreat. Chattanooga Times Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod of Chattanooga, District 9, announces she will not seek re-election, highlighting her focus on community building, systemic inequities, and the importance of civic engagement for the city's future. Local 3 News
- ➤ Rachel Campbell, with three years as leader of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, aims to become the Tennessee Democratic Party chair to extend her successful strategies statewide. Chattanooga Times Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team was defeated 69-44 by Mississippi State, with turnovers and shooting challenges contributing to their loss. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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Killer Beaz Live Comedy Show
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Chattanooga Thanksgiving Market
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Chattanooga Mocs Men's Basketball vs Tennessee State
Experience an exciting college basketball matchup as the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga hosts Tennessee State at McKenzie Arena.
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Chattanooga Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl
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2024 Grateful Gobbler 5K Walk/Run
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