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ROAD TRIP! The long-awaited Tennessee locations of the famous In-N-Out are set to open later this week near Nashville. Three restaurants are scheduled to open for those awaiting their Double-Double burgers.
UPDATE: In-N-Out shares opening dates for first TN locations
In-N-Out announces locations and progress in Tennessee, starting with Nashville in 2026. Details on store numbers and new office location revealed.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
ROAD TRIP! The long-awaited Tennessee locations of the famous In-N-Out are set to open later this week near Nashville. Three restaurants are scheduled to open for those awaiting their Double-Double burgers.
EXPANDED POWERS? The Supreme Court's conservative majority appears to be poised to overturn a 90-year-old decision that limited when presidents can fire agencies’ board members, or leave it with only its shell intact.
The Supreme Court seems likely to back Trump's power to fire independent agency board members
Lawyers for the administration are defending President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter without cause.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
EXPANDED POWERS? The Supreme Court's conservative majority appears to be poised to overturn a 90-year-old decision that limited when presidents can fire agencies’ board members, or leave it with only its shell intact.
INSTAGRAM OFFICIAL: Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry have made it official with an Instagram post confirming their relationship with a series of photos during a visit to Japan for Perry's world tour.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official
Trudeau separated from his ex-wife, Sophie Grégoire, with whom he has three children, in August 2023.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
INSTAGRAM OFFICIAL: Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry have made it official with an Instagram post confirming their relationship with a series of photos during a visit to Japan for Perry's world tour.
MTG ON MTG: In her first interview since announcing her resignation from Congress, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke in an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes,” explaining the issues that made President Donald Trump “furious” with her.
Marjorie Taylor Greene defiant since announcing resignation after falling-out with Trump
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses her resignation, clash with Trump, and stance on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein in a candid interview.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
MTG ON MTG: In her first interview since announcing her resignation from Congress, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke in an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes,” explaining the issues that made President Donald Trump “furious” with her.
GET OUT THERE: The Local 3 Christmas Lights Tracker keeps growing, thanks to you! We add your suggestions to the map, making it better for everyone who enjoys celebrating the Christmas season.
2025 Christmas Lights Tracker - holiday displays around the TN Valley
Get ready to explore the most dazzling Christmas lights displays in your local area. Share your favorites and add to our interactive map!
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December 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
GET OUT THERE: The Local 3 Christmas Lights Tracker keeps growing, thanks to you! We add your suggestions to the map, making it better for everyone who enjoys celebrating the Christmas season.
LEGAL SAGA: The federal antitrust suit against NASCAR continues in North Carolina with NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner Richard Childress possibly being called to testify Monday.
Richard Childress to testify in NASCAR antitrust trial amid derogatory texts and revenue dispute
The latest developments and insights from the federal antitrust suit against NASCAR, including Richard Childress' upcoming testimony and the ongoing legal battle between team owners and series executives.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
LEGAL SAGA: The federal antitrust suit against NASCAR continues in North Carolina with NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner Richard Childress possibly being called to testify Monday.
14 MILLION HOURS: Chattanooga commuters wasted more time and gas than ever before while sitting in snarled traffic in 2024. We logged over 14 million hours idling at the wheel, according to a recent transportation report (via @TimesFreePress)
Chattanooga commuters wasted over 14M hours in traffic in 2024
Chattanooga commuters spent over 14 million hours idling in traffic in 2024, facing increased delays and gas consumption compared to previous years.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
14 MILLION HOURS: Chattanooga commuters wasted more time and gas than ever before while sitting in snarled traffic in 2024. We logged over 14 million hours idling at the wheel, according to a recent transportation report (via @TimesFreePress)
MORE CHANGES IN MEIGS COUNTY: With the Meigs County Jail being decertified earlier this week, the future of the county's 911 call center in the same building is unclear. But there's a plan in place to keep citizens safe.
UPDATE: Meigs Co. Jail searching for jails for felony inmates after decertification; 911 center may move
The decertification came less than 24 hours after the Meigs County Commission voted to repair the current jail rather than pursue construction of a new facility.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
MORE CHANGES IN MEIGS COUNTY: With the Meigs County Jail being decertified earlier this week, the future of the county's 911 call center in the same building is unclear. But there's a plan in place to keep citizens safe.
COULD CHECKS BE NEXT? First, it was the penny. Now, paper checks could be the next change coming to American currency. The Federal Reserve is considering “winding down” of checking services it now provides for banks.
Could paper checks be on the way out, like the penny?
The first modern checks gained popularity more than 500 years ago.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
COULD CHECKS BE NEXT? First, it was the penny. Now, paper checks could be the next change coming to American currency. The Federal Reserve is considering “winding down” of checking services it now provides for banks.
70 YEARS AGO: On this date, the Montgomery Bus Boycott paved the way for modern civil rights in the US. Days before, Rosa Parks was arrested for not moving to the back of a city bus.
What boycotting looks like 70 years after the Montgomery Bus Boycott
The boycott is widely seen as the start of the modern Civil Rights Movement.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
70 YEARS AGO: On this date, the Montgomery Bus Boycott paved the way for modern civil rights in the US. Days before, Rosa Parks was arrested for not moving to the back of a city bus.
ARSON CHARGES: Two Sweetwater homeowners were arrested and charged after a TBI investigation that determined that they intentionally set two fires at their home in 2024.
Sweetwater homeowners arrested & charged in 2024 arson case
Special agents arrest suspects in a 2024 arson case in Sweetwater involving intentional fires set by the homeowners, Melissa and Jared Whitfield.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
ARSON CHARGES: Two Sweetwater homeowners were arrested and charged after a TBI investigation that determined that they intentionally set two fires at their home in 2024.
EPSTEIN LATEST: A federal judge in Florida has ordered the release of grand jury transcripts from the federal sex trafficking cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida ordered released
Read about the recent decision by a Florida judge to release grand jury transcripts related to the sex trafficking cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
EPSTEIN LATEST: A federal judge in Florida has ordered the release of grand jury transcripts from the federal sex trafficking cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
BLAME AI: Want a new phone next year? Expect to pay more for it; as AI continues to draw more resources, memory/storage prices are going up.
Phones might get pricier next year
Memory prices are rising for consumer products because major manufacturers are instead ramping up production for AI data centers as artificial intelligence companies boom.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
BLAME AI: Want a new phone next year? Expect to pay more for it; as AI continues to draw more resources, memory/storage prices are going up.
MORE PUBLIC FEEDBACK: Two Tennessee lawmakers from opposite sides of the state AND opposite sides of the aisle are teaming up, calling on the TVA to give the public more say at the nation's largest public power provider (via @TimesFreePress)
Tennessee Democrat, Republican try again to open ‘opaque’ TVA power plan
Representatives Tim Burchett and Steve Cohen reintroduced legislation to increase public input in the Tennessee Valley Authority's resource planning process, aiming for a more inclusive and transparent approach.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
MORE PUBLIC FEEDBACK: Two Tennessee lawmakers from opposite sides of the state AND opposite sides of the aisle are teaming up, calling on the TVA to give the public more say at the nation's largest public power provider (via @TimesFreePress)
AGAIN? It's not you, it's them - it appears that there's another Cloudflare outage affecting parts of the internet Friday morning. Have you encountered any problems?
UPDATE: Cloudflare causes major internet outages - again
Early morning internet users were met with another outage.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
AGAIN? It's not you, it's them - it appears that there's another Cloudflare outage affecting parts of the internet Friday morning. Have you encountered any problems?
'TIS THE SEASON: And the lights are shiny and bright all across the Tennessee Valley. Use our Christmas Lights Tracker to find the best lights and decorations! Let us know if we've missed any!
2025 Christmas Lights Tracker - holiday displays around the TN Valley
Get ready to explore the most dazzling Christmas lights displays in your local area. Share your favorites and add to our interactive map!
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December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
'TIS THE SEASON: And the lights are shiny and bright all across the Tennessee Valley. Use our Christmas Lights Tracker to find the best lights and decorations! Let us know if we've missed any!
RECALL ALERT: Shredded cheeses sold nationally are being recalled for possible metal fragments and Listeria contamination. What you need to know:
Shredded cheese recalled for metal fragments and Listeria contamination
Metal fragments and Listeria contamination are prompting the recall of some shredded cheese.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
RECALL ALERT: Shredded cheeses sold nationally are being recalled for possible metal fragments and Listeria contamination. What you need to know:
THE FUTURE OF ACA: A new survey shows that Affordable Care Act enrollees are facing financial hardship due to increasing health insurance premiums and the potential expiration of tax credits, which could impact their ability to afford healthcare.
Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike - new poll shows enrollees already struggling
Most of the more than 1,300 enrollees surveyed say they anticipate that their health costs will be impacted next year if Congress doesn't extend COVID-era tax credits.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
THE FUTURE OF ACA: A new survey shows that Affordable Care Act enrollees are facing financial hardship due to increasing health insurance premiums and the potential expiration of tax credits, which could impact their ability to afford healthcare.
NASCAR TRIAL: An explosive antitrust case continues in a North Carolina courtroom. At the center of the case is a fight claiming that NASCAR is a monopolistic bully in violation of federal antitrust laws.
NASCAR antitrust trial: Bob Jenkins testifies about $100M loss and 'insulting' charter deal
The trial could reshape NASCAR's framework.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
NASCAR TRIAL: An explosive antitrust case continues in a North Carolina courtroom. At the center of the case is a fight claiming that NASCAR is a monopolistic bully in violation of federal antitrust laws.
COLOR OF THE YEAR: Every year, the Pantone Color Institute chooses a Color of the Year. For 2026, the color giant settled on a shade of white called “Cloud Dancer,” described as “a billowy, balanced white imbued with a feeling of serenity.”
Pantone names its Color of the Year for 2026
Explore how Pantone's choice of "Cloud Dancer" as the Color of the Year for 2026 reflects a societal shift towards serenity and new beginnings, influencing fashion, design, and culture.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
COLOR OF THE YEAR: Every year, the Pantone Color Institute chooses a Color of the Year. For 2026, the color giant settled on a shade of white called “Cloud Dancer,” described as “a billowy, balanced white imbued with a feeling of serenity.”
THIS WEEK: Even with the Thanksgiving holiday, inspectors were hard at work checking restaurants and hotels to keep us safe. They found evidence of bed bugs, raw fish/egg contamination, and food stored inside a kitchen oven.
Hotel and restaurant cited for evidence of bed bugs, raw fish/eggs, food stored in oven
Cleveland’s Baymont Inn scored 74, and Chatt Smoke House scored 75.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
THIS WEEK: Even with the Thanksgiving holiday, inspectors were hard at work checking restaurants and hotels to keep us safe. They found evidence of bed bugs, raw fish/egg contamination, and food stored inside a kitchen oven.
JUST IN: FBI arrests suspect believed to have planted pipe bombs near Republican and Democratic National Headquarters in 2021, the night before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
FBI makes arrest in DC pipe bomber investigation, sources say
The FBI has arrested a man believed to have planted pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters before the 2021 US Capitol riot. The arrest marks the culmination of a five-year investigation into the bomber's identity.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
JUST IN: FBI arrests suspect believed to have planted pipe bombs near Republican and Democratic National Headquarters in 2021, the night before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
LEGENDARY: Blues guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper, has died at the age of 84. In the 1967 smash "Soul Man," recorded by Sam & Dave, singer Sam Moore calls out "Play it, Steve!" as Cropper pulls off a tight, ringing riff.
Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at age 84
Cropper was also known to younger fans as member of the group backing Blues Brothers John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
LEGENDARY: Blues guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper, has died at the age of 84. In the 1967 smash "Soul Man," recorded by Sam & Dave, singer Sam Moore calls out "Play it, Steve!" as Cropper pulls off a tight, ringing riff.
STALLED: The Trump administration’s push for a new health care plan has hit a roadblock; efforts to avert a looming spike in health insurance may not be ready in time for a Senate vote.
Trump’s push for health care plan stalls ahead of looming subsidy expiration
Disagreements within the GOP over extending ACA subsidies have stalled President Trump's efforts to avert a spike in health insurance premiums, raising doubts about a proposal ready for a Senate vote.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:33 AM
STALLED: The Trump administration’s push for a new health care plan has hit a roadblock; efforts to avert a looming spike in health insurance may not be ready in time for a Senate vote.
THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR: Need to get yourself into the holiday spirit? Take the Local 3 Christmas Lights Tracker and your family out for a spin to enjoy the best lights and decorations across the Tennessee Valley!
2025 Christmas Lights Tracker - holiday displays around the TN Valley
Get ready to explore the most dazzling Christmas lights displays in your local area. Share your favorites and add to our interactive map!
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December 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR: Need to get yourself into the holiday spirit? Take the Local 3 Christmas Lights Tracker and your family out for a spin to enjoy the best lights and decorations across the Tennessee Valley!