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UPDATE: Murder trial of Kaylon Bailey for the killing of Kima Evans in 2012

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Police say Evans identified Bailey before losing consciousness and later died at Erlanger Hospital from multiple gunshot wounds. More>>

Local veterans assistance program in need of donations

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A local group of veterans is working to make the lives of other vets in our area, better by helping supply needed medical equipment.

They're relying solely on donations to make it happen.
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Deen says she used slur but doesn't tolerate hate

Celebrity cook Paula Deen says she has used racial slurs in the past but insists she and her brother, who are accused of racial and sexual discrimination in a lawsuit by a former manager of their restaurant, don't... More>>

Team Andrew: 850 volunteers needed to build local soldier's home

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The local non-profit Steps2Hope is putting out the call for volunteers to help build a wounded warrior his dream home. More>>

HPV vaccine cut infection by half in teen girls

Researchers say a vaccine for a sexually spread virus has cut infections in teen girls by half. More>>

NRC proposing $70K fine against TVA for violations

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing a $70,000 fine against the Tennessee Valley Authority for violations related to one of its East Tennessee nuclear plants. More>>

Deputy Governor Claude Ramsey retiring in August

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Governor Bill Haslam announced Wednesday Deputy to the Governor Claude Ramsey will retire at the end of August.
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What worried owners can do about Jeep recall

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Chrysler says its voluntary recall campaign offers drivers of affected vehicles a visual inspection and, if necessary, an "upgrade to the rear structure of the vehicle to better manage crash forces in low-speed impacts." More>>

Bennett Avenue shooting sends one to hospital

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Sitting on his front porch, Demetrice Carson was shot in the hand Tuesday night.
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Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses

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The Office of Management and Budget "guidance directs that agencies should not pay discretionary monetary awards at this time, unless legally required." More>>

10 Things to Know for Today

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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today. More>>

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Rhea County sheriff hasn't probed inmate beating allegation

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Gann claims he was assaulted by two Rhea County sheriff's deputies who drove up after he was on the ground obeying orders. More>>

Obesity is a disease, doctors' group says

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One third of Americans are obese – and that's on top of the one-third who are overweight. More>>

Toddler alone left on railroad tracks; parents charged with abuse

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The Department of Children's Service has been informed of the incident, according to the patrol officer's report. More>>

Tennessee Valley drying out Video included

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Leave your umbrellas at home! Much drier weather is on tap for much of the Tennessee Valley the rest of the work week. More>>

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Two Chattanoogans hit by meningitis outbreak

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Last October, the Tennessee Department of Health identified Erlanger and 11 other area hospitals and medical facilities as providers that had received drugs from NECC. More>>

GA police dog found dead in handler's car

A Woodstock police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after a police dog was left in his car and died of a heat stroke. More>>

Local agencies shell out big bucks to help Patten Towers residents Video included

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Channel 3 did the math. The Salvation Army's expenses are somewhere between $15,000 and $20,000 and PK Management wrote a check for $7,000. More>>

Ants invasion: Ola Phipps protecting one home at a time Video included

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It has been a wet and rainy spring so far, which has probably been good for your garden or your lawn. But the rain is keeping local exterminators busy, keeping pests outside. More>>

Local nurse accused of stealing drugs from hospital

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A Hamilton County nurse is accused of stealing drugs from the hospital where she worked. More>>

City council to vote on indoor gun range grant use Video included

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Chattanooga police and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office are targeting an indoor shooting range for training officers, but say if city council doesn't act fast, they may lose a big chunk of the funding for it. More>>

UPDATE: Three former Pilot employees plead guilty

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Federal agents descended on Pilot headquarters in Knoxville in April with a search warrant in an ongoing probe of fuel rebate rip-offs. More>>

UPDATE: Chrysler bows to pressure from Feds and recalls 2.7 million Jeeps

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Car companies rarely spar publicly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the agency that monitors auto safety. More>>

Home builder confidence hits milestone

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Homebuilder confidence has reached its highest point in seven years according to the National Association of Home Builders. More>>

Tennessee teachers go to school on new standards

Tennessee education officials are training teachers from across the state on how to implement a new set of uniform benchmarks for math and reading. More>>

A million new millionaires: 2012 was a good year for wealthy

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U.S. millionaires have one fifth of their investments in cash, while Japanese millionaires have half of their portfolio in cash. More>>

A two-year-old learns to walk again with her new legs Video included

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A child who lost her feet after a lawn mower accident walks again for the first time. More>>

Tennessee combats wild hogs with high-tech tools

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Wildlife officers use remote HD cameras – HogWatch -- to conserve habitat, protect agricultural crops and save taxpayers money. More>>

US to begin meetings with Taliban

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The Taliban's move to open a political office Tuesday in Doha is seen a stepping stone to full Taliban renouncement of al-Qaida. More>>

Georgia Police and Fire Games will close Dalton roads Saturday

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The Georgia Police and Fire Games began in 1985, mirrored by such events in states such as New York and California. The competition has grown from less than 300 the first year to over 1,000 participant. More>>

Daycare workers drugged kids with spiked pancakes Video included

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A home daycare operator is accused of crushing medications and supplements, including melatonin and an antihistamine, used for the purpose of causing drowsiness. More>>

Niota loses liability insurance for second time this year Video included

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The Tennessee Municipal League temporarily extended Niota's insurance in April, but it refuses to do it again until changes are made. More>>

CDC report: US adult smoking rate dips to 18%

The results of the latest national health survey by the government finds the percentage of smokers in the United States has dropped to 18 percent in 2012. More>>

TN to review proof of citizenship ruling for voters

Tennessee election officials plan to review a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says states can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval. More>>

Women in combat: Could special ops be the next stop?

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The branches have been studying how best to deploy women in combat roles since Jan. 24, when then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta cleared the way for women to serve in some of the military's 237,000 combat-related positions, ending a 20-year prohibition. More>>

Wet weather continues Tuesday Video included

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One more wet and stormy day for the Tennessee Valley before we get a break for a while. More>>

How food companies make processed food look "real"

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Food companies are responding to the adage that people eat with their eyes. Americans still love their fast food and packaged snacks, but they're increasingly turning their noses up at foods that look overly processed. More>>

10 Things to Know for Today

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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today. More>>

Atlanta radio hosts fired for mocking ALS patient

A station official says the cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease. More>>

Ruling on voter citizenship proof ensnares Ga. law

Georgia's voter registration law requiring proof of citizenship is similar to one in Arizona that has been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. More>>

Marion, Dade development slow to build Video included

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For years residents have been asking for their neighborhood to develop. More>>

ONLY ON 3: Woman accused of trying to smother son asks for new trial Video included

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Monica Hammers, found guilty of attempted aggravated child abuse, wants new trial. More>>

Chattanooga teen burned in kitchen fire Video included

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A Chattanooga teen was burned in a grease fire. Firefighters say in the panic, she made the wrong move, and it landed her in an Augusta, Georgia burn center. More>>

Korean war vet honored with medal decades after serving Video included

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Retired Air Force Major Cecil Smith wears his badge of honor proudly Monday. He earned the medal, called the Distinguished Flying Cross, in 1951 while on a mission during the Korean War. More>>

NASA unveils new astronauts for future space missions

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The new U.S. space travelers, which NASA unveiled Monday, could be part of the first crews to visit an asteroid or Mars, deep-space goals that NASA aims to explore. More>>

UPDATE: Interstate 24 morning accident Video included

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A large motor home ended up in the median, and rescue workers had to removed the windshield to a vehicle to extract an occupant. More>>

The hunt for Jimmy Hoffa re-opens in Detroit

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Hoffa, Teamsters president from 1957-71 disappared in 1975 from a Detroit-area restaurant. The whereabouts of his remains have been speculated on for years.
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Several principal changes for Hamilton Co. Schools

Zac Brown Zac Brown
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Sources tell Channel 3 that Zac Brown will be the next principal of Howard High School, succeeding Paul Smith.  Brown has been principal of East Ridge High since 2010. More>>

NFL to limit bags' size and type to stadiums this year

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Banned items will include purses larger than a clutch bag; coolers; briefcases; backpacks; fanny packs; cinch bags; seat cushions; luggage; computer bags; and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size. More>>

TN officials hope to lure Fiat-Chrysler to state

State officials are making the case to Fiat head Sergio Marchionne to select Tennessee for the Italian automaker's joint headquarters with Chrysler Group LLC. More>>

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Hamilton County Superintendent Rick Smith may get $25,000 raise

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Smith, who currently makes about $165,000 per year, would jump to $190,000 with a four-year contract if approved by the Hamilton County School Board.
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Unum donates teddy bears to Chattanooga Fire Department

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The stuffed toys help comfort and calm children in stressful situations, such as car accidents or house fires. More>>

Stolen valor: GA man arrested after false Purple Heart claim Video included

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A former soldier and police officer is accused of lying about his Purple Hearts. More>>

ONLY ON 3: Woman accused of trying to smother son breaks her silence

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The woman accused of trying to smother her four-year-old child with a pillow spoke exclusively to Channel 3 Monday as she awaited her next court appearance. More>>

Court: Arizona cannot require proof of citizenship for voters

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The justices voted 7-2 to throw out Arizona's voter-approved requirement that prospective voters document their U.S. citizenship. More>>

Accident closes part of Interstate 24

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A large motor home ended up in the median, and rescue workers had to removed the windshield to a vehicle to extract an occupant. More>>

With Summer here, study finds parents aren't watching kids closely online Video included

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A new report finds most parents aren't monitoring their children's online activity properly.
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Victims eyewitness reports lead to arrest of alleged gas thief

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According to an affidavit released over the weekend, 39 year-old Thomas Bouch was caught red-handed stealing gasoline from several vehicles. More>>

Teenager burned in cooking fire

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The victim was transported to Erlanger Medical Center, and later flown to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia. Her injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. More>>

To ease shortage of organs, should they be grown in a lab?

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So far, the lab-grown parts implanted in people have involved fairly simple structures - basically sheets, tubes and hollow containers. More>>

Nissan worker killed in Smyrna plant accident

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The worker's death occurred in the body assembly section of the plant; the victim had worked at the plant for 21 years. More>>

5 moments to remember from jam-packed Bonnaroo

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Those who think rock 'n' roll is irrelevant or even dead need to pay a visit to Bonnaroo. It may be showing its age — eternally rocking Paul McCartney and Petty and The Heartbreakers were the two most prominent headliners. More>>

Holy rollers: Pope blesses hundreds of Harley-Davidsons

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Some estimates say a half-million Harley owners from around the world descended on Rome for the four-day anniversary of the American manufacturer of motorcycles. More>>

Wet start to the work week Video included

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Have some rain gear handy! More showers and storms on tap for the Tennessee Valley. With plenty of warmth and humidity with us this Monday expect occasional showers and storms to stick around. More>>

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Bradley County weighs school gun law

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So far, few Tennessee districts are interested in giving guns to teachers, though the new law -- the School Security Act of 2013 -- is finding support in Bradley County. More>>

10 Things to Know for Today

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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today. More>>

Tenn. park officials offer water safety tips

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A recent drowning at Alabama's Little Canyon National Preserve is bringing water safety to the forefront. More>>

Vandals target Hixson neighborhood Video included

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Chattanooga Police are investigating a string of vandalisms in Hixson. More>>

2013 Chattanooga St. Jude's Dream live drawing Sunday on Channel 3

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The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is one of the largest single-event fundraisers for St. Jude nationwide and has raised more than $224 million. More>>

Crime Stoppers: Man wanted for sex offender violations

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Crime Stoppers and the Hamilton County Sheriff are looking for a man currently on Hamilton County's top 12. More>>

Dad's home! Program reunites military families for Father's Day

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Father's Day was still 10 days away, but Chris Victoria of the U.S. Marines didn't want to wait any longer to claim his gift. More>>

GA teen drowns at Little River Canyon

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A Georgia man drowned while swimming at Little River Canyon National Preserve Park Saturday evening. More>>

2 new restaurants on Chattanooga area horizon

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Two eateries new to the Chattanooga area are cooking up openings as restaurant sales nationally are higher so far this year over 2012. More>>

Man wanted in Tenn. shooting surrenders

Authorities say a man accused of shooting his girlfriend and her three teenage daughters in a neighborhood near Nashville has surrendered to officials in Memphis. More>>

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Parents didn't know about son-in-law's violent past before he murdered their daughter

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Even now, their daughter's body in the grave, the Hales can't say they ever saw any sign that their son-in-law was trouble. More>>

Zoo opens new "Forests of the World" exhibit

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The Chattanooga Zoo opened its doors Saturday to one of its most unique exhibits. More>>

Riverbend Run wraps up festival Video included

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Hours before headliner O.A.R. hit the Coca Cola Stage Saturday thousands of people were downtown for the annual Riverbend Run and Walk. More>>

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Suspected serial gas thief arrested

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Chattanooga Police have arrested a man they say is responsible for a string of recent gas thefts. More>>

UPDATE: Police respond to shooting in Chattanooga Video included

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The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened in the Highland Park area Saturday evening. More>>

New Orleans jazz band takes over downtown Chattanooga Video included

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The sound of New Orleans filled the streets of downtown Chattanooga Saturday afternoon. More>>

Men get federal prison time for poaching bears

A federal magistrate sentenced seven men to prison time for poaching bears and deer and other illegal hunting activities in national forests in North Carolina and Georgia. More>>

Community hosts benefit for firefighter with brain tumor

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A community is banding together to support a Whitfield County firefighter battling a brain tumor. More>>

Rescued dogs take to Florida waves for surf lessons

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Rescued dogs take to Florida waves for surf lessons. More>>

Paul McCartney carries the weight at Bonnaroo

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Paul McCartney performs on Day 2 of the 2013 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on Friday, June 14, 2013 in Manchester, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP) More>>

This is your brain on fatherhood: Dads experience hormonal changes too, research shows

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The trick to fatherhood has a lot to do with the brain — and how close a dad gets to his kids. More>>

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W Road repairs on schedule, in budget at halfway point

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After a few glitches from Mother Nature early on, repairs to Signal Mountain's W Road are on track and in budget at the halfway mark, engineers say. More>>

Florida teen hitches ride on back of 50,000 pound whale shark

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Imagine fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and coming face to face with a 30-foot, 50,000 pound whale shark. Now imagine jumping ship, grabbing its fin and riding it. More>>

10,000 bottles of rare Prohibition era Whiskey stolen from South Carolina truck

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More than 10,000 bottles of alcohol -- gone. More>>

Blind hiker and his guide dog trek across the state of North Carolina

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Trevor Thomas and his dog Tenille are nearing the end of their 950 mile journey across North Carolina, from the mountains to the coast. More>>

Self-identified enforcer for Mexican cartels confesses to more than 30 murders, police say

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A self-described debt collector for Mexican drug cartels says he has slayed more than 30 people across the United States, according to investigators. More>>

Man shot multiple times in gun fight

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An 18-year-old man was shot in the back, leg and hand during a gunfight outside 1006 Tunnel Boulevard early this morning, Chattanooga police said in a news release. More>>

IFEA commends Riverbend Festival

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A well known group of festival officials say Chattanooga's sense of community makes Riverbend top the list of events to take in. More>>

O.A.R. headlines Riverbend's final night

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Acts this year span a wide range of musical tastes and styles, from CeeLo Green, fresh from his time on NBC's "The Voice" to southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd. More>>

Principal Paul Smith bids farewell to Howard High Video included

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Howard High principal Paul Smith spoke to Channel 3 School Patrol as he prepared to pack up his belongings and begin his new job as Chattanooga's Public Safety Coordinator. More>>

TDOT plans for I-24 would improve traffic flow

A $40 million reconfiguring of Interstate 24 exits in Chattanooga is expected to improve traffic flow and gain better access to the south side of the city. More>>

Summitt wins Keith Jackson Eternal Flame Award

Former Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt is the winner of the Keith Jackson Eternal Flame Award, an honor given annually by the College Sports Information Directors of America. More>>

Chattanooga mom not backing down after her son was attacked at rec center Video included

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A 13-year-old boy says he was attacked at a Chattanooga rec center. Now, his mother is taking action hoping to prevent it from happening to anyone else. More>>

Tomorrow's technology with today's youth at Lego Camp Video included

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Lego kits like the ones Channel 3 found at this summers Robotics Lego camp at Chattanooga State have the same technology that plants like Volkswagen are using. More>>

Semi carrying cows crashes on Hwy 153; northbound lanes closed Video included

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A semi truck carrying cows crashed on Highway 153 Thursday night. More>>

Who's in charge? Bradley Co. sheriff unable to work Video included

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The sheriff of Bradley County is still recovering from a stroke he had more than two weeks ago and that has many wondering, who's running the sheriff's office? More>>

Park rangers save woman's life after driving into water

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Park rangers and nearby boaters helped save the driver from her car, which plunged into Dallas Bay. More>>

UPDATE: Power almost fully restored to Hixson Pike area after crash Video included

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An accident on Hixson Pike at SR-153 caused quite a mess for commuters Friday morning, and interupted power to homes and businesses.
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East Brainerd off-ramp to be closed Friday night through Saturday morning

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The Tennessee Department of Transportation says that detour routes will be posted for motorists. More>>

Jack Johnson to fill in for Mumford & Sons at Bonnaroo

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Johnson has agreed to take the Saturday night headlining slot at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival after Mumford & Sonswere forced to cancel due to bassist Ted Dwane's illness. More>>

How not to park a plane

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Four adjacent hangars and businesses within those hangars were evacuated. No injuries were reported. More>>

Chattanooga Zoo admits Dads for free on Father's Day

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While visiting the Zoo, visitors can see other Zoo fathers like Czar the Snow Leopard and Fang the Cotton-Top Tamarin, taking care of their young. More>>

We salute Flag Day

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U.S. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the day officially in 1916, and in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. More>>

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Third man pleads guilty to Murray County conspiracy

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Two sheriffs deputies have already pled guilty to their part in the conspiracy. More>>

3 people arrested on their way to Bonnaroo for various drugs

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Three people from New York were arrested on their way to Bonnaroo.
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Menopause cause? It may well be men, scientists say

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Controversial new research suggests that ancestral males' preference for younger women actually set the stage for the evolution of menopause. More>>

Father's Day: We're spending more on gifts this year

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Father's Day is Sunday, June 16 and it's not too late to get dad a last-minute gift. More>>

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Southside I-24 exits next for overhaul

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$3.7 million has been approved for engineering, but the rest of the work will need funding. TDOT is estimating $28 million for interstate widening and $9 million for the interchange work. More>>

Quitting caffeine is now a mental health disorder

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Many doctors treat patients complaining of chronic headaches, and later discovered that caffeine withdrawal was to blame. More>>

UPDATE: I-24 accident snarls morning traffic

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The resulting traffic slowdown stretched from the accident site onto Interstate 75 southbound to East Brainerd Road, and on Interstate 75 northbound past Ringgold Road. More>>

10 Things to Know for Today

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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today. More>>

Roaches, bugs and the whole kitchen sink

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Inspectors at the Hamilton County Health Department had a great week reporting no failing grades among the more than 18 restaurants inspected. More>>

Cooler and drier today, great weekend ahead Video included

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Now THIS is more like it!  The front yesterday did bring isolated severe storms that produced some wind damage primarily in North Georgia where some trees were blown over. More>>

Lynyrd Skynyrd returns for round 2 of Riverbend Video included

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It's a big night for downtown Chattanooga as southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd are in town for another night of Riverbend. More>>

Team Andrew: Volunteers sought for home build

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After months of conversation, a brand new house for a local wounded soldier is about to become a reality. More>>

Cleveland police seek identity thief

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Cleveland police need your help finding a man accused of taking money from someone else's bank account. More>>

Mumford & Sons cancel Bonnaroo appearance

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Mumford & Sons has canceled its headlining performance at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee. More>>

UPDATE 7: Storm Alert Team tracking severe weather Video included

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We will see a cold front that will produce some severe storms this afternoon. Clouds will build during the early afternoon.
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Ooltewah-Georgetown Roads reopens after standoff

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A standoff between Hamilton County deputies and a suspect shutdown Ooltewah-Georgetown Road Thursday afternoon. More>>

Chattanooga police up patrols in Coolidge Park, downtown Video included

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Chattanooga police are hoping to prevent more fights like the one outside of Riverbend this past weekend. Chief Bobby Dodd is adding more officers to the weekend patrol for the rest of the summer. More>>

Thieves target people attending funerals Video included

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Law enforcement agencies across the country have issued warnings about some well planned attacks. Burglars target families while they're attending funerals. More>>

Visitors to Tennessee finish trek to Bonnaroo Video included

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Tens of thousands of people are making their way to Manchester, TN for the Bonnaroo music festival. More>>

What does Vegas say about Vols in 2013?

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Early lines see some blowouts, but also 3 late wins for Tennessee under new coach Butch Jones. More>>

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