BOTCHED EXECUTION: After Tennessee's failed attempt at executing Christa Pike despite administering two doses of a lethal drug in the state's death chamber, she is still in critical condition, according to her attorneys.

ARE YOU READY? Chattanooga's Walnut Street Bridge is set to reopen Saturday, October 3, after being closed for nearly 18 months for renovations. The bridge will glow nightly with white lights that can change colors.

FLU VACCINES: This season, the nation’s first mRNA-based flu vaccine for use in people 50 and older will make its debut. Called mFlusiva, is now available at more than 13,000 locations across the US, according to Moderna.

DECISION 2026: On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November’s elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting.

NIGHT PATROL: Get ready for a celestial double treat. The first full moon of the fall season will reach peak illumination in the night sky this weekend — and sky-gazers will also have a chance to spot Saturn.

OH, GOODIE: If the sight of a spider already makes your skin crawl, you might find the two newly discovered sea spider species even more unnerving. But there is a little good news about the discovery:

DOLLY DAY: Yes, today is 9-2-5 day as we honor the late (and great) country music icon Dolly Parton. Celebrations are being held across the globe, with proclamations to highlight Parton’s successful career and stress her lifelong commitment to promoting literacy.

NEW HOME: After years of back-and-forth, a new site has been selected to relocate Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute - along Birmingham Highway in the Lookout Valley area.

RECALL ALERT: More than 167,000 pounds of meat are being recalled across the U.S. after being produced without proper federal inspection, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

DECISION 2026: For some states, in-person voting for this year’s midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

THE REVENGE DRESS: Princess Diana’s head-turning “revenge dress,” which broke royal protocol and created a sensational pop culture moment, is going on sale for the first time in nearly 30 years.

COVID-19 VACCINES: Updated Covid-19 vaccines for the 2026-27 respiratory virus season have been approved, but the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not yet made these vaccines available through a key federal program that covers access for about half of US children.

WHO DUNIIT? Earlier in the week, the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park closed a section of the Lookout Mountain Battlefield’s Bluff Trail because of "aggressive wildlife." Here's whoooo:

CLASSIC BATTLEGROUND: The long-standing sandwich champion, the humble peanut butter and jelly, has been a staple of lunches and snacks for decades. Enter the crustless, pre-packaged Uncrustables - popular, but now facing a new wave of challengers.

DEVELOPMENT STOPPED: The U.S. Postal Service has stopped work on developing a controversial computer system that was central to President Donald Trump’s effort to limit mail voting after the Supreme Court rejected his executive order this week.

STEPPING DOWN: The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role at the $1 trillion conglomerate for more than 50 years. His son, Howard, will become Berkshire Hathaway’s new chairman, part of a long-planned succession.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This week, health inspectors found buttermilk vinaigrette and pudding held for more than a week, pots of beef tripe and beans left on the floor and workers handling cooked food without washing their hands.