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Recreation centers seen as lure for Chattanooga gang members

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Jacqueline Dowell has lived in Washington Hills for 48 years and what she sees at the neighborhood's recreation center worries her. More>>

Police make arrest in gang-related shooting

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Police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting near the Eastdale Recreation Center. More>>

One arrested in gang-related shooting

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Chattanooga Police say they have arrested a man in connection with a shooting Tuesday. More>>

City begins free service to paint over graffiti Video included

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Chattanooga business and home owners say graffiti is taking over and glorifying gangs throughout the city. Now city leaders have stepped in with a new program to paint over the graffiti for free. More>>

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Chattanooga takes aim at gang graffiti

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Sign after sign appeared on the walls of The Johnson Group building on Market Street last weekend. Gang graffiti was spray-painted in black on the white walls. More>>

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Tennessee lawmakers question Chattanooga’s anti-gang fight

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Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield says critics of his anti-gang legislation in the General Assembly shouldn't ignore the second half of his comprehensive approach to addressing youth violence. More>>

Residents question local leaders at "Gang Intervention" Video included

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Chattanooga's growing gang problem takes center stage Saturday in a meeting that brought state and local leaders together with community members asking when action will be taken. More>>

UPDATE: Suspects sought in Fagan Street homicide, shooting

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One man is killed, another wounded in a Saturday morning shooting on Fagan Street. Police are searching for a pair of known gang members who have reportedly fled the area.
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Chattanooga gang bills pass hurdle; projected cost still a concern

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Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield's anti-gang bills flew over their first hurdle Tuesday in the House Judiciary Subcommittee, but the projected $1.92 million annual cost on one of the measures could trap it in the legislative equivalent of the slammer More>>

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Mayor Littlefield upbeat on anti-gang bills’ chances

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Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield says he believes his anti-gang proposals are "moving in the right direction" at the state Capitol. More>>

Ex-gang leader: members and wannabe's will listen, if you've been in prison

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A business operator and minister believes Chattanooga will fall short if its plan to stop gang violence targets only the gangs' "foot soldiers" rather than its leaders and those at-risk for joining.

He should know. Gang membership brought him respect, protection and prison time before a family crisis and a faith-based safety net helped him turn around his life.
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