Abigail Martin

PLAY BALL? A new deal is on the table to fund the project that would give the Chattanooga Lookouts a new stadium. local3news.com/local-news/pla…

“We’ve never had a community benefits agreement before. Whatever we have will be progress,” says Mayor Kelly. “This project will transform the South Side.”

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is at City Council to present the new proposed deal for the South Broad Stadium project. @Local3News

We’re getting ready for Mayor Kelly’s press conference about the South Broad stadium project. This area will be reconstructed to be the front entrance of the Lookouts Stadium. @Local3News

District 11 Commissioner, Joe Graham, says he won’t give away his vote because “there’s more negotiating to do.” He says the project will happen, but should be done the right way. He says state law will not allow them to use/raise property taxes to pay for it. @Local3News

County Mayor Weston Wamp is holding a taxpayer town hall regarding the South Broad stadium project. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is not in attendance. His office says none of the project developers or anyone from Kelly’s office was invited to give a presentation. @Local3News

A big crowd in attendance for the community update of the master plan to redevelop former US Pipe/Wheland Foundry Site. The new Lookouts stadium will cost $40 million more than its approved budget in 2022, estimating a new $120M. We’ll have more on @Local3News.

UPDATE: A local woman who lost everything in a house fire last week has started a GoFundMe. Our Abigail Martin spoke to her to learn her story. local3news.com/local-news/upd…

Two teens are SAFE after a search on the foot of Lookout Mountain. Two 17-year-olds went hiking/caving this afternoon. They usually end at dark. Loved ones notified authorities when they did not hear from them. Per @ChattFireDept @Local3News

Sherry Varner lost a close friend, her home, and two family dogs in a fire. She says the family is in need of clothes and prayers. A Go Fund Me has been created. Read more about how she escaped and how you can help the Varner family. @Local3News local3news.com/local-news/upd…

The house is a total loss. There are no reported injuries. The house was unoccupied, and was sold today.

Highway 58 VFD battling a house fire at 6638 Waconda Point Road. Unoccupied home. Defensive attack only.

High winds and lack of fire hydrants were the challenges firefighters faced battling a house fire this afternoon. Details: Facebook.com/TNHCOEM

A house is on fire on Waconda Pointe Road. There is heavy smoke in the area. We are working to learn more. Stay tuned on @Local3News.

Connor Chase Powell was only 14 when he passed away last week. Friends and family gathered at his school to hold a candlelight vigil, honoring his memory and shining light on how bullying impacts others. local3news.com/local-news/fri…

It’s the 39th annual Share Your Christmas!!! @BenBobickLocal3 says he wants to hear the phones RINGING. We are raising money for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Call 423-702-3333 or text SYCon3 to donate. @Local3News

K9 Gunther is officially retired. He has 3 years of police service. He has helped recover firearms, ammunition, and bombs. His handler says Gunther isn’t too upset about his retirement! @Local3News

THAT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FEELIN! McCallie’s got it, I can confirm. More coming up on @Local3Sports

“WE RUN THIS TOWN,” a remix by McCallie after a thriller championship win. @Local3Sports has your coverage coming up at 11.

A HUGE line for public comments to address the City Council. Adolfo Delvia Paz, brother of victim Octavio, is in line to speak following the fatal incident on Saturday. local3news.com/local-news/vic…