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Following the recent mass school shooting located at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, six people were shot Saturday night, May 28, 2022 after multiple parties started opening fire in the downtown Chattanooga area. At around 11 p.m., patrolling officers heard gunshots in the Cherry Street area and upon arrival …

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (mocsnews.com) I have been a student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) for four years, and in those four years, finding parking has been impossible. While that seems like a petty complaint, I think most students and faculty can agree that the biggest problem UTC faces …

By Owen Kennedy, Chattanooga, Tennessee (mocsnews.com)- After a long season of highs and lows the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball season has come to a very disappointing close. After much anticipation for their upcoming 2021-2022 season the Mocs jumped off to a great 11-3 record to open the season with wins …

By John Coleman: CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com) – March is the month of many new beginnings. The weather can be summed up by this saying “in like a lamb, out like a lion” or “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” It’s unpredictable.  The first super moon of the year appears …

By Catherine Corcoran CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- The city of Chattanooga is a popular tourist destination due to the beautiful scenery that surrounds the area. Commonly referred to as the “Scenic City”, Chattanooga is well known for its mountains, river and valleys. Other than the picturesque landscape, Chattanooga has a dark side …

Mayor of Chattanooga is seeking $20.8 million for new Lookouts stadium           By Owen Kennedy CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE (mocsnews.com)- Mayor of Chattanooga Tim Kelly has a recent proposal of $20.8 million dollars of in state money for a new multi-use stadium for the Chattanooga Lookouts primarily. This would be a big upgrade for the Chattanooga Lookouts to …

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A woman who was found guilty in a fatal hit-and-run of a Tennessee police officer has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. Janet Hinds, 57, was sentenced on Monday, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported. A jury convicted her in September of vehicular homicide by …

Chattanooga, TN: The University prides itself on being the most diverse and inclusive school in Chattanooga, staying committed to the image that the university has established is a priority. Many universities and school systems have faced backlash from systematic racism. UTC has worked to ensure its members are treated fairly …

CHATTANOOGA, TN- With schools and universities being back in session this fall, it is putting everyone back at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In addition to this, in early November, Governor Bill Lee signed a bill entitled from having mask or vaccine mandates unless it was exempted from the law …

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (mocsnews.com) – College students often struggle with depression and in many cases, they do not want to speak up about it. According to the National College Health Assessment, from the American College Health Association, (ACHA) 30% of college students have come forward saying they feel so depressed at …