Alex Gajovich-Protich (WTVC)

Multimedia Journalist & Sunday Sports for @newschannelnine
Content Creator for @BBlueintheBronx (2020-25)

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A national fundraising tour is raising money to help more of these larger dogs find a home, while hoping to meet a goal of $15,000 to rebuild the emergency kennel for Fraternity for the 4 Paws Rescue.

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Efforts to protect Tennessee's waterways and wildlife are happening across the state, including right here in Chattanooga.

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A coffee shop that's been on Chickamauga Avenue for three years serving the Rossville community coffee and other sweet snacks is now officially closed, & the family that owns it is moving to Mexico.

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A report from Hamilton County shows an increase in cocaine-related overdose deaths in 2025, marking a slight rise compared to 2024.

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DEADLY SEASON: The state of Tennessee says nine people have died in boating-related fatalities so far this year -- higher than at was at this point last year.

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BREAKING OVERNIGHT: Our @AlexGPWTVC is LIVE at the scene of a multi-injury crash on I-75 in Dalton this morning that has caused major traffic delays:

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#BREAKING UPDATE: @AlexGPWTVC snapped this image from the crash scene, showing the school bus all the way into a ditch.

He's working to learn more. Depend on us for updates.

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"WE KNOW OUR CHILDREN BEST:" A Tennessee bill now sitting on the governor’s desk is drawing frustration from some parents—especially those who rely on state funds to cover the needs of their child with a disability.

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Two organizations teamed up Sunday afternoon to clean up parts of the Orchard Knob neighborhood.

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TITANS & THE DRAFT: @AlexGPWTVC analyzes @Titans's picks this year.
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NEW: A violent brawl broke out in the stands during a ballgame at Yankee Stadium -- and it was caught on camera.

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MAKING ROOM: A new space inside Chattanooga’s ballpark is opening doors for women in baseball.

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A picture of a Georgia lawmaker up for re-election is now popping up on social media.

Representative Kasey Carpenter took to Facebook to address the image of him in blackface.

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ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: America’s Health Rankings says Tennessee is among the bottom ten states in several key health categories, including 43rd in high blood pressure and 45th in high cholesterol.

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On Easter Sunday, the Union Gospel Mission served out a bunch of holiday meals to those in need at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.

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The NewsChannel9 Weekend crew hopes that all who celebrate easter had a wonderful day!

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A Chattanooga BBQ place honored those who served during the Vietnam War In honor of National Vietnam Veterans Day,

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"HEALTHIER CITY GOING FORWARD": City leaders approved a plan to pay up to $250,000 to dispose of contaminated soil connected to the Alton Park Connector project, a key piece of ongoing cleanup and redevelopment efforts in South Chattanooga.

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The group Tennessee Right To Life hosted a "March For Life" at Coolidge Park over the weekend.
People gathered with signs and chanted anti-abortion remarks before marching across Veterans' Bridge.

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