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QUARTERFINALS DUB: Zach Davis was born in 2009. Before Thursday, that happened to be the last time the Mustangs won a state tournament game. Thanks to a 76-58 quarterfinals win over Farragut, Walker Valley is headed back to the semifinals.. local3news.com/local-sports/w…

AI LAWSUIT: Three Tennessee teens are suing Elon Musk's xAI, claiming that the company's image-generation tools were used to morph real photos of them into explicitly sexual images. local3news.com/local-news/ten…

NEW: Knox County has become the first county in Tennessee to offer a program that helps people reentering the community after incarceration obtain new identification cards and driver’s licenses. local3news.com/local-news/kno…

FRIDAY FASTCAST - Some relief is coming for Georgia drivers feeling the pain at the gas pump. Find out how in your Friday FastCast. Your news in one minute.

GOODBYE FOOD CITY: A longtime grocery store in the St. Elmo community is preparing to close its doors, leaving some residents concerned about access, jobs, and what comes next for the neighborhood. The Food City in St. Elmo is set to shut down on April 6, according to store officials. A franchise spokesperson says the closure comes as the building’s lease is nearing expiration. READ MORE: local3news.com/local-news/upd…

ON THE RUN: A man who fled from Hamilton County deputies has still not been found. Fort Oglethorpe police located his vehicle and searched the area, prompting school bus reroutes as a precaution. local3news.com/local-news/sch…

CHA-CHING! Surging gas prices across the nation are hitting drivers hard in the Tennessee Valley, and they say their wallets are taking a hit. local3news.com/local-news/its… local3news.com/local-news/its…

INCREASING SAFETY MEASURES: Alabama lawmakers are aiming to crack down on gunfire near schools and school buses. local3news.com/local-news/ala… local3news.com/local-news/ala…

STOP & SMELL THE TULIPS! Spring is the season to stop and smell the tulips, and Lorenzen Farm, located in Dayton, Tennessee, is now open for visitors eager to see the largest tulip display in the Chattanooga area. local3news.com/local-news/hap…

UPDATE: A reporter for a Spanish-language news outlet in Tennessee who contends she was wrongly held in detention for more than two weeks was released Thursday after paying a bond recently allowed by a judge, her attorneys said. local3news.com/local-news/ten…

ROAD CLOSURE: Hamilton County officials say a portion of Thatch Road will close for several weeks starting on March 23. local3news.com/local-news/por…

PARK RENOVATIONS: North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park is undergoing renovations for a full year starting March 23. local3news.com/local-news/nor…

PRESCRIBED BURNS: Controlled burns are underway at Georgia's Pigeon Mountain, and officials are monitoring closely. local3news.com/local-news/pre…

UPDATE: The Tennessee State Senate has postponed discussion of a bill that would require schools to check students’ immigration status at enrollment. Now, the discussion will take place next Thursday. local3news.com/local-news/upd…

Had to link up with my fellow Yinzer @AmariEvans0 in the #Vols locker room today. We had to make one thing clear here in Philly... @primantibros > Philly Cheesesteaks Fun to see him making the Burgh proud with #Tennessee! #MarchMadness | @Local3Sports

ANOTHER BURN: The U.S. Forest Service will conduct a 391-acre prescribed burn in the Ocoee Ranger District on Thursday, according to Polk County officials. local3news.com/local-news/for…

STARTING ON THE RIGHT FOOT: The Chattanooga beach volleyball team won the OVC opener on Wednesday at UT Martin, 3-2. It was a rematch of last year's title match, giving the Sandy Mocs the upper hand in the early stages of the conference play. local3news.com/local-sports/s…

CONTROLLED BURN: Bradley County residents may experience smoky skies on Thursday due to a controlled burn at Bendabout Farm. local3news.com/local-news/smo…

HAVE A PLAN B - AND C: Wait times at U.S. airports appear to be getting longer, making it difficult for travelers — especially those with upcoming trips or those accustomed to arriving at the last minute — to know what to expect. local3news.com/local-news/geo…

RESOURCE FAIR: The city of Red Bank is set to host its first resource fair for active adults with local partners in attendance. local3news.com/local-news/red…