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 …
Read More »The Future of Roe v. Wade
By: Izabelle Bradley CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (mocsnews.com) — In early May of 2022, the Supreme Court suggested striking down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. According to a draft majority opinion signed by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, “It is time to heed the constitution and return the issue of abortion to …
Read More »Exercise and Your Brain: Chattanooga Edition
CHATTANOOGA, TENN(mocsnews.com)- With the University of Tennessee being in the heart of Chattanooga, there is opportunity for easy-access exercise for college students in the city, which could be considered essential for mental health. According to a Florida Southern College Journal, “75% of individuals will start to see onset symptoms [of …
Read More »House Panel Taking Up Gun Bill Following String of Mass Shootings
By: Bryana Konig UVALDE, Texas (mocsnews.com)–Following mass shootings across the country, most recently a Tulsa medical center, the House is working on new gun legislation. This piece of legislation was added after the Uvalde, Texas shooting a week earlier. The bill entitled Protect Our Kids Act would raise the purchasing …
Read More »Weinstein Finally Sentenced to Justice
CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnews.com) – On Thursday, an appeals court in New York held up infamous film producer Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, serving Weinstein with a 23-year prison sentence. As women in America let out a sigh of relief, this long-time suspect finally faces the countless allegations against him. With Weinstein …
Read More »Future of the College Football Playoffs
By TYLER BROWN Chattanooga, Tenn (mocsnews.com) — The College Football Playoffs is a big part of the college football season for people to see in January at the end of the season. Next year university leaders that overlook the College Football Playoffs want to see a new format. Mississippi State …
Read More »Johnny Depp Wins Defamation Case Against Amber Heard
By: Rachel Jordan CHATTANOOGA— (mocsnews.com) After a long and strenuous case, Johnny Depp won his defamation suit Wednesday against his former wife Amber Heard. The case revolved around the op-ed in the Washington Post stating that Depp had abused Heard over the course of their relationship referring to herself as …
Read More »Some Small Communities Pass on the American Rescue Plan
By Parker Allison CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com) – Small towns across the country are rejecting the Biden Administration’s latest batch of coronavirus relief funds that would help cover community improvements and assist in pandemic related dues. Small, rural governments from Monowi, Nebraska with a population of 1, to DeWitt County, Texas, with a population …
Read More »“Stranger Things” Release Rules Memorial Day
By: Izabelle Bradley CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (mocsnews.com) — Since its original release in 2016, “Stranger Things” has managed to keep audience’s attention . The show follows a group of young teenagers in Hawkins, Indiana as they witness secret government operations, supernatural forces, and mind-boggling mysteries. “Stranger Things” season 4 finally hit …
Read More »Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Uphill battle to rebuild images
Grace Spencer July 2nd, 2022 Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s Battle The six-week trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has been seen by millions. While the trial is a battle on its own, Depp and Heards battle to rebuild their images and careers is the biggest battle of all. …
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