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Welcome to Friday’s addition of Mocs News. I’m Felicia Douglas and I’m Latonya Wilson.

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Felicia:

In campus news, today is the UTC Student Golf Cart Parade. Events will begin at 1:00pm in front of the University Center.

The NAACP will be hosting NIGHTS: STAR SEARCH tonight at 7pm in the UC Auditorium. Get their early to avoid long lines...Admission is Free!

Lastly, there will be a Homecoming late night party in the Maclellan Gym from 10:00pm- 2:00am. Proceeds to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

Latonya:

In local news, Authorities arrested Chattanooga firefighter Marvin Nicholson Jr. on Wednesday in the kidnapping and slaying of 15-year-old James Citizen Jr. but would not say what the motives for the crime might be. Nicholson is being held at Hamilton County Jail without bond on first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping charges.

Also in local news, Friends of the Festival, along with Chattanooga Water taxi, will present their first series of Rockin’ the Dock concerts Saturday on the Tennessee River. The concert is free and will feature local band called Strange Brew. This will take place in the amphitheater area downtown from 7-9p.m.

Felicia:

In National news, in BOISE, Idaho a 2-year-old boy who died from kidney failure last month had been infected with the same strain of E. coli bacteria that sickened at least 192 people and killed one woman in a nationwide outbreak. Kyle Allgood was the second confirmed death in the outbreak, which also killed an elderly Wisconsin woman.

Smoking pot may stave off Alzheimer's disease. New research shows that the active ingredient in marijuana may prevent the progression of the disease by preserving levels of an important neurotransmitter that allows the brain to function. Marijuana is used to relieve glaucoma and can help reduce side effects from cancer and AIDS treatment. Possessing marijuana for recreational use is illegal in many parts of the world, including the United States, though some states allow possession for medical purposes.

Latonya:

In sports, UTC Volleyball team will play Citadel tonight at 7:00pm in the Maclellan Gym. Good luck to the Lady Mocs.

Saturday is the Homecoming game. UTC will play Appalachian State at 6:00pm in Finely Stadium. Tailgating will be from 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. in the First Tennessee Pavilion. Come out and support the Mocs football team and cheer them on to victory.

Weather:

Friday: High of 76 and low 59

Saturday: High 75 low 51

Sunday: High 76 low 50

Felicia:

This concludes our special edition of Homecoming Mocs News week. Be sure to catch us Monday’s and Friday’s on demand channel 3 at 12:30 p.m. or at www. mocsnews.com. I’m Felicia Douglas and I’m Latonya Wilson. Thanks for watching, and don’t forget to come cheer the Mocs on to victory.