Chattanooga, TN
"Chattanooga, like most cities, has its signature vistas, its signature homespun products and its signature hole-in-the-wall restaurants. But unlike any American city, Chattanooga is on the verge of having its own signature: a unique typeface created by a group of designers who hope to see it emblazoned across everything from city brochures and local menus to bike lanes."
A nonprofit that found jobs for at least 200 felons a year for more than a decade lost its funding in 2011. As gang violence simmers and members of an increasing prison population return to the streets, ex-felons say the need is even greater for the jobs program at Chattanooga Endeavors.
The Scenic City is offering hard cash to geeks like programmers and network specialists who move to Chattanooga, provided they agree to stay awhile.
"Federal authorities and Chattanooga police are seeking information that will help them locate Nakeeha DeWayne McCroskey, who is wanted on a federal charge."
A recent series of articles describing the history and growth of the gang problem in Chattanooga appears to be well done and informative. However, no real solutions are offered.
Chris Czerapowicz sinks three consecutive 3-pointers as the Wildcats have an exceptional game from long distance with 17 treys.
Kelly wrote:
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"The word has been out there for more than a decade, whispered in some political circles, discussed frankly inside police patrol cars, shouted from some church pulpits."
Hamilton County SWAT negotiators talked a Harrison, Tennessee man out of his home and took him into custody without incident following a standoff on Saturday afternoon.
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"A citywide sweep by Chattanooga, Hamilton County and federal officers netted 21 felony arrests and 49 misdemeanor arrests over two days, police said Saturday."
I heard about this and just found this story.
"A jury found a 38-year-old Chattanooga guilty of voluntary manslaughter Friday in a decades old murder case."