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DANGEROUS SCAM ALERT: Scammers are now using artificial intelligence to fake phone calls that sound just like someone you love. Here is what you need to know to protect yourself.
WHAT THE TECH? “The Most Dangerous Scam of 2025”: fake phone calls
It’s a voice cloning scam people are getting in the middle of the night.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office says part of Mount Pleasant Road is closed until Thursday night for crane operations. Here is what drivers need to know.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Portion of Mount Pleasant Road in Whitfield Co. closed for crane operations
The part of the road that is closed runs from Cohutta Beaverdale Road to Little Murray Road.
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PARCHED PUMPKINS: Parts of Alabama are seeing extreme drought conditions, prompting officials to put the entire state under a fire danger advisory. Now, seasonal crops are being affected ahead of the holidays.
Drought in Alabama could impact Halloween pumpkins and Christmas trees
The Great Pumpkin Patch is parched, and the drought does have an impact on the gourds they grow there.
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"MAKE ARGENTINA GREAT AGAIN": The Trump administration is bailing out Argentina in a move critics are saying has more to do with politics than economics or American interests.
Why America just bailed out Argentina with a $20 billion lifeline
That means $20 billion US taxpayer dollars will be used to bail out a country led by a close ally of President Donald Trump.
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CUTTING IT CLOSE: Hairstylists in Tennessee have about two months left to become certified in identifying the signs of domestic violence, following the passage of a law in 2021.
Deadline approaching for TN hairstylists to get domestic violence certification
The law was passed four years ago but some stylists are still not certified.
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FREE FLU SHOTS: The Hamilton County Health Department under the Health & Social Services Division will participate in the annual statewide “Fight Flu TN” initiative with free flu shots in Chattanooga next week.
Hamilton Co. Health Dept. offering free flu shots at La Paz Chattanooga on October 21
The health department will be offering free flu shots to anyone six months and older on Tuesday, October 21.
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PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY: Collegedale's free paper shredding event will begin today at 3:00pm in the parking lot of city hall. Here is what you need to know before you go.
UPDATE: City of Collegedale hosting free paper shredding event Tuesday evening
The event will be from 3:00-6:00pm in the front parking lot of Collegedale City Hall.
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DECISION 2025: Early voting has started for the city elections throughout Walker County, as well as the 2026 SPLOST question for all county residents and runs until October 31.
Early voting underway for city elections in Walker Co. until October 31
Residents in the cities of Chickamauga, LaFayette, and Rossville, can vote early from now until October 31.
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TAX RATE MISTAKE: The Red Bank City Commission is having a special called meeting tonight to discuss what the mayor is calling "an egregious mistake” by the Hamilton County Property Assessor’s Office.
Red Bank City Commission holding special meeting to address property assessor's tax rate error
Red Bank Mayor Stefanie Dalton says this error is going to deprive the city of revenue that was included in the FY2025 budget.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Signal Mountain Public Works crews are working to clear a tree that is blocking Timberlinks Drive. Please avoid the area until further notice or use caution.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews working to clear downed tree from Timberlinks Dr. on Signal Mountain
Drivers are asked to consider alternative routes if possible and to use caution in the area.
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ATTENTION PARTY PEOPLE: There are all sorts of ways to send e-vites through Facebook Messenger, email, or text but there is an app that does it better. Today's app of the day is perfect for hosts planning holiday parties.
WHAT THE TECH? App of the Day: Partiful makes hosting as fun as the actual party
Partiful is a free tool that makes online invites look and feel like actual events.
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CELEBRATING MINORITY BUSINESSES: Minority Enterprise Development, or MED, Week Tennessee 2025 continues in cities across the Volunteer State after kicking off on Sunday! Here are ways to get involved.
Cities across the state celebrating MED Week Tennessee 2025
MED week was proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee for October 12–19.
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HELP FOR AES FAMILIES: Several groups and organizations are working to help the victims of the explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Bucksnort, Tennessee on Friday that killed 16 people. Here are ways you can help.
UPDATE: Various groups working to help victims of explosion at Bucksnort, TN. explosive manufacturer
The Humphreys County Sheriff's Office says the explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Bucksnort left 16 people dead.
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'WE WANT CLOSURE': Here is how Chattanooga's Jewish community is reacting to the news of the remaining hostages being released on Monday morning by Hamas, a move that many hope bring lasting peace.
Chattanooga's Jewish community hopeful for peace after hostages released by Hamas on Monday
While many woke up to the news of the hostages' release, Michael Dzik said he and others stayed up all night, anxiously awaiting updates.
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