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02/03/2025

MORE TRACKING: Federal employees at multiple government agencies are once again being told to report their work accomplishments over the past week to the Trump administration.

Learn about the latest directive for federal employees to report their weekly accomplishments to the Trump administration, sparking confusion and concerns among workers and agencies.

02/03/2025

Happy Saturday, everyone!

There is a Red Flag Warning in effect until 8:00 PM EST tonight for portions of eastern Tennessee and northern Georgia. It is HIGHLY advised not to burn anything outside. The combination of sustained winds between 12-18 mph, wind gusts up to 25 mph, and dry conditions with relative humidity values dropping between 20-30% will cause fires to spread rapidly even if a single spark is formed.

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There is a Red Flag Warning in effect until 8:00 PM EST tonight for portions of eastern Tennessee and northern Georgia.

01/03/2025

JALAPEÑO PROBLEMS: An overturned jalapeño truck has shut down traffic on interstate 59 north at the 11 mile marker in Dade County. The Dade County Sheriff's Office says there is no threat to public safety from the load.

An overturned jalapeño truck at interstate 59 north in Dade County has halted traffic, with no public safety threat reported by the Dade County Sheriff's Office.

01/03/2025

"UNWAVERING SUPPORT": Western leaders scrambled to back Ukraine after Friday’s acrimonious meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky deepened the already yawning fault lines between Washington and many of its key allies.

Western leaders are showing solidarity with Ukraine following a tense meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, as alliances are tested amidst Russian aggression and shifting transatlantic dynamics.

01/03/2025

MAKING GA HISTORY: In 2021, Kataluna Enriquez was the first transgender woman to compete in a USA pageant. Now, Bella Bautista will become the first openly transgender woman will compete for the Miss Georgia USA title.

Bella Bautista, the first openly transgender woman competing for the Miss Georgia USA title, faces challenges and discrimination but remains determined to pursue her dreams.

01/03/2025

REST IN PEACE, ANGIE: Angie Stone, a soul and R&B singer behind hits like “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” died Saturday morning in a vehicle collision, her longtime publicist, Yvonne Forbes, told CNN.

Soul and R&B singer Angie Stone, known for hits like "No More Rain" and "Wish I Didn't Miss You," passed away at the age of 63 in a vehicle collision.

01/03/2025

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: Since 1987, March has been observed in the US as National Women's History Month. Now, the Library of Congress, National Park Service, and other notable national and local organizations are coming together to celebrate.

Learn about the significance of National Women's History Month in the US, highlighting the efforts of organizations and local events in Chattanooga to honor women's achievements and contributions throughout history.

01/03/2025

The train to the underground is pulling into the station! Hadestown is coming to Chattanooga March 28th – 30th at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium. Enter now for your chance to win tickets! ENTER HERE: https://ul.ink/1PP8EH

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01/03/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE: Videos show the last of the cleanup on Hixson Pike after a multi-vehicle crash. Katharine Vaughn reports that the roads have now been cleared.

Read More: https://www.local3news.com/local-news/multi-vehicle-crash-on-hixson-pike-creates-traffic-back-up/article_998a3384-f6dc-11ef-832c-6bc193ba1ba5.html

PREVIOUS: There has been a multi-vehicle crash on Hixson Pike in front of Don's Meat Shop. CPD and EMS are responding. Local 3 on scene reported that the crash happened in the Valleybrook area, and that southbound traffic is backed up past the restaurant Sourdough Cuppa' Joe.

01/03/2025

"PROUD OWNERS": For about seven weeks now the residents of the Meadowood Village Mobile Home Park in Littleton have been in charge of their own destiny after purchasing their park.

Learn how residents of Meadowood Village Mobile Home Park in Littleton successfully purchased their park, ensuring affordability and community support through ownership.

01/03/2025

BURGER KING HEIST: A man breaks into a Milwaukee Burger King and now police believe he has stolen thousands of dollars from multiple locations in the area.

A man breaks into Burger King locations in Milwaukee, stealing thousands of dollars by prying open drop safes until his luck runs out. Detectives seek information from the public to solve the case.

01/03/2025

ZELENSKY: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says US support is “crucial” a day after cutting short a visit to Washington DC following an extraordinary public argument with Donald Trump.

Following a contentious meeting with Trump, Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasizes the need for US support during visit to London.

01/03/2025

MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH: There has been a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 North near Hamilton Place. Chattanooga Police, Fire, and EMS are currently on scene. There is a significant backup on all lanes on the interstate.

Chattanooga experiences significant backup on all lanes due to a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 North near Hamilton Place, prompting response from authorities and ongoing updates from Local 3 News.

01/03/2025

POPE UPDATE: Pope Francis remained in stable condition a day after a respiratory crisis.

Pope Francis is in stable condition following a respiratory crisis, showing signs of improvement as he continues his fight against double pneumonia.

01/03/2025

SOBRIETY CHECKS: The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) plans to conduct "checkpoint enforcements" to promote safe driving throughout the month of March.

Learn about the Tennessee Highway Patrol's upcoming checkpoint enforcements in various counties throughout March to promote safe driving.

01/03/2025

CLOSE CALLS: This week’s close call at Chicago Midway Airport between a Southwest aircraft and a private jet is the latest in a string of incidents that have many air travelers on edge.

Explore recent close calls and accidents in aviation, highlighting safety concerns and expert insights on the state of air travel today.

01/03/2025

It’s a new month, which means Local 3 Storm Alert’s 3 Degree Guarantee jackpot resets! Every time they correctly predict the day’s high, $10 goes in! Enter every day for your chance to win the jackpot at the end of the month! Complete rules and details here: https://www.local3news.com/3-degree/

01/03/2025

REST IN PEACE: David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls who later performed as his campy, pompadoured alter ego, Buster Poindexter, has died. He was 75.

David Johansen, the iconic singer of the glam band New York Dolls and Buster Poindexter, passes away at 75, leaving behind a legacy in the music industry.