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Chattanooga 3rd Grader Honored By Mayor For Chess Prowess

  • 7/4/2025

Sanjeev Vikram, a third grade student, was recognized for his outstanding national achievement in chess by Mayor Tim Kelly, receiving the prestigious Chattanooga Badge for excellence. Alongside the badge, Sanjeev was also awarded a Certificate for Excellence in Chess, further acknowledging his remarkable talent and dedication to the game. The Chattanooga Badge is a distinguished honor bestowed upon exceptional individuals who have demonstrated remarkable skill and achievement in their field. (click for more)

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Sanjeev Vikram, a third grader, was honored by Mayor Tim Kelly for his chess abilities
Sanjeev Vikram, a third grader, was honored by Mayor Tim Kelly for his chess abilities

Cleveland State Complete Two 48-Hour Phlebotomy Bootcamps

  • 7/3/2025

Cleveland State Community College recently completed two 48-hour phlebotomy bootcamps. The students developed the skills to safely perform venipunctures through classroom lecture and practice on training arms and human arms. The students completed the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) exam ... (click for more)

Lee University’s Educator Preparation Programs Earn National Accreditation

  • 7/3/2025

The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation has awarded five-year initial accreditation to the educator preparation programs at Lee University’s Helen DeVos College of Education. After reviewing the evidence collected through a process of self-study and peer review, the AAQEP Accreditation Commission issued the decision ... (click for more)

Local Students Receive College Honors
  • 7/3/2025

The 176th Commencement Exercises of Rhodes College took place on campus May 17. The college awarded more than 500 degrees, including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science in Accounting, and Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Equity. The following local students graduated: Grant Burks of Chattanooga, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Any additional distinctions/honors earned by Burks are listed here: Cum Laude Macy Tidmore of Chattanooga, ... more

Independence Day 2025
  • 7/4/2025

I'm watching half the country predict we're on the precipice of doom, as they usually do, taking to the streets with signs like "We fight, we win!" and "This is what democracy looks like." A thread over on Local 3's wall covers a story on Hamilton County participating in an ICE program, a rather limited local partnership which applies only after a non-citizen has been arrested and jailed. It was a raucous read over morning coffee, with predictable references to "gestapo, brown ... more

Lookouts Walk Off Barons Before Fireworks Celebration
Lookouts Walk Off Barons Before Fireworks Celebration
  • 7/5/2025

Before many fans sat down Friday night the Lookouts found themselves down 7-0 and it appeared it would be a miserable wait for the Fourth of July fireworks celebration. Slowly ... more

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