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Food City's New Project + Chattanooga Woman Missing

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Happy Friday, people of Chattanooga! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun High: 86 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Chattanooga:

  1. The Southern Christian Coalition urges Tennessee Senators to vote in favor of the "Build Back Better" reconciliation bill to avoid a government shutdown. It says that the bill does a good job of 'loving thy neighbor' by providing community college, paid maternity leave, and much more. (WRCB-TV)
  2. After 17 years, News 12 Now sales manager, Tommy Youngblood, is retiring. His plan now is to go to Disney World and travel the world. (WDEF News 12)
  3. Former County School ROTC leader, Tom McConnell, has died at the age of 75. (The Chattanoogan)
  4. Food City is working on a $12 million East Ridge store while the local grocer bolsters its position in the Chattanooga area's market. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
  5. Chattanooga woman, Gladys Pineda-Loher, has been missing since Monday. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)


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Today in Chattanooga:

  • Main Street Meats Holiday Gift Box (9:00 AM)
  • 6th Annual Morris Hill Craft Market & Quilt Show (10:00 AM)
  • Colorful Hat Circus & Variety (7:00 PM)

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— Lyndsay Kendall Oxley (she/her)

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