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THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT: After southern states Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia pursue or achieve redistricting maps, the NAACP and other groups are joining forces for a renewed crusade to protect diverse political representation at all levels. local3news.com/local-news/ten…

HEADS UP: Starting Monday evening, drivers will see some changes at the I-75/Hamilton Place Mall exchanges as TDOT crews shift lanes and markings as work continues on the massive project. local3news.com/local-news/tra…

CHINA SUMMIT: President Donald Trump has left Beijing on Friday following a final meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. where the two discussed divisive issues such as the Iran war, trade, technology and Taiwan. local3news.com/regional-natio…

UNDER INVESTIGATION: TOSHA has opened an investigation into the Amaero accident in Cleveland earlier this week that left two employees burned. local3news.com/local-news/upd…

BACK ON THE BEAT: K-9 Maxim is set to return to regular duty with the Collegedale Police Department next week after breaking his leg at training in February. local3news.com/k-9-maxim-back…

BACK AT IT: Gordon Lee will get a chance to defend their state championship after a sweep of Worth County in the state semifinals. Calhoun isn't as fortunate as they're swept at home by Pickens. local3news.com/local-sports/g…

TRAFFIC ALERT: A serious crash on Highway 58 in Harrison has closed travel lane sin both directions Friday morning. Drivers should avoid the area if possible. local3news.com/local-news/ser…

FRIDAY FASTCAST: A former Calhoun, Georgia police officer is one of three people facing charges in a shooting - That story and more in today's #FastCast - news in one minute.

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? Before you head out, you may want to read this week's Restaurant Report Card to see which places did well during inspections, and a few others that - ummm - didn't do so well. Know before you go! local3news.com/local-news/lac…

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? A missing man with Alzheimer's was last seen leaving his home on Kirk Circle in South Pittsburg, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Department. His name is Lewis Junior Blevins. Call 911 or 423-942-2525 if you see him. local3news.com/local-news/sou…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Several special events this weekend will lead to road closures across Chattanooga. Details in the link below. local3news.com/local-news/spe…

"NEARLY STRIKING ME" Cleveland man arrested days after pursuit where Hamilton County deputy says suspect tried to ram patrol car. local3news.com/local-news/cle…

Happy Friday to the Tennessee Valley! To kick things off this morning, temperatures are on the chilly side compared to the last few weeks. We will wake up to temps in the 40s and 50s. local3news.com/local-news/bea…

TITANS SCHEDULE: Tennessee will open the final season in their current stadium with a home game against their new head coach's former team. Entering the season, the Titans have zero primetime games. local3news.com/local-sports/t…

.@BaylorBase ensured there would be no repeat of last year. The Red Raiders earned a clean sweep of Briarcrest to earn a spot in next week's Spring Fling. Big Red is hungry for their first state championship since 2021. @Local3Sports @RaiderRecap @baylorschool @GregElie16 @MacMorris152 @HartleyKilby @WellsGrisham @BlakeLundy16

History at the Creek! Sale Creek has punched their ticket to the Spring Fling for the first time ever with a 14-4 win over Trousdale County in Game 2 of their sectional series. 🎥: @samantha_casano | @Local3Sports

FALCONS SCHEDULE: Atlanta will open the 2026 season in Pittsburgh on September 13th. The Dirty Birds are also slated to play in primetime three teams along with a game in Spain. local3news.com/local-sports/f…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Next week, TDOT crews will shifts some lanes and change pavement markings as their work on the Interstate 75 improvement project at Hamilton Place Mall. Here's what you need to know: local3news.com/local-news/tra…

TECH vs. EDUCATION: Across the country, parents are voicing concerns about excessive screen time in schools and lobbying educators to go back to pencil and paper. But school administrators say it's not that simple. local3news.com/local-news/ala…

TENSIONS RISE: A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. local3news.com/regional-natio…