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SHOWDOWN AT VOLKSWAGEN: Some Volkswagen employees are speaking out, after a Hamilton County commissioner called on the UAW to vote on the automaker’s "final contract" offer from September.
UPDATE: Workers react after Hamilton Co. commissioner calls for UAW vote on VW's "final contract" offer
Commissioner Jeff Eversole held a press conference on Wednesday, calling on the UAW to vote on VW’s final contract offer.
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TAX RATE MISTAKES: The Tennessee Comptroller’s office says that two audits uncovered property tax errors in Rutherford County, following a similar discovery for the city of Red Bank
TN Comptroller addresses Rutherford Co. tax error after similar mistake made for Red Bank
A similar issue happened for the city of Red Bank and has caused confusion over where the money will go.
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DECISION 2025: The polls will be open a couple of hours longer in Whitfield County on Thursday, October 30, as early voting continues for the November elections.
Polling hours extended in Whitfield Co. for October 30 as early voting continues
Voting hours have been extended for Thursday, October 30, when polls will be open from 8:00am to 7:00pm
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MAKE THOSE PLANS: Popular travel guide Lonely Planet has published its “Best in Travel 2026” book, outlining the best places to travel in 2026. Take a look to see what destinations are on the list:
25 must-visit places and must-do experiences named for 2026
Time for some day-dreaming and trip-planning!
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“COULD BE” – Pres. Donald Trump says that he “could be” seeking $230 million from The U.S. Justice Department as compensation for past investigations into him, admitting to have little knowledge of the specifics and said he would give the money to charity
Trump says he ‘could be’ seeking $230 million from his own Justice Department
President Trump considers seeking $230 million from the Justice Department for past investigations, with intentions to donate the money to charity.
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UNION NEGOTIATIONS LATEST: A Hamilton County commissioner says he is planning to speak out on Wednesday for the Volkswagen employees who support the automaker’s latest offer to the UAW.
Hamilton Co. commissioner to call for UAW vote on VW's "final contract" offer
Commissioner Jeff Eversole says he will be holding a press conference to call on the UAW to hold a vote on VW’s final contract offer.
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2020 MURDER SUSPECT CHARGED: A Chattanooga man has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in a 2020 incident on Willow Street. A clerical error will reduce that to two counts during a hearing on Wednesday.
UPDATE: Suspect charged in 2020 Willow Street deaths
CPD said the Monday night shooting was ruled a homicide after the victim, 38-year-old Timothy Taylor, succumbed to his injuries.
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GOT THE PICTURE? Streaming prices are going up again and many people are looking for other ways to watch TV. Many people don’t realize or remember that TV antennas are a great solution but you have to watch for scams.
WHAT THE TECH? TV antennas an alternative to rising streaming costs
If you’ve got a pair of old rabbit ears, you can plug them into a new TV, and get a clearer picture without paying a dime.
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SWEET STUFF: Coca-Cola is slowly rolling out a 'new' product of its classic drink - but it will be sweetened with cane sugar, as opposed to corn syrup.
Coca-Cola’s cane sugar-sweetened soda rolls out in US
Coca-Cola officials say the cane sugar cans are currently available in select cities.
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DRUG TAKE BACK DAY: If you have some old medications you want to safely throw away, you can drop them off at several locations throughout the Tennessee Valley this weekend.
Find your drop-off location for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 25 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at most locations.
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