Educational speaker and former Hamilton County teacher Christopher Morris will host REVIVE: An Educational Movement at the Edney Innovation Center on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. This event is the fourth in a series of discussions that will cast a new vision for area educators. Mr. Morris is also featuring his first book, Class Act: Changing the Educational Landscape Through Love, for ... (click for more)

The Nursing and Allied Health Division at Chattanooga State offers monthly information sessions for students interested in the healthcare professions. The sessions are held at the main campus; some sessions are required for program admittance while others are strongly encouraged. Visit the Nursing and Allied Health website at https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/nursing-allied-health ... (click for more)

Police said Lyndell Dunnigan threatened an officer, who had just arrested him for allegedly choke slamming his ex-girlfriend on Thursday. Dunnigan, 23, of 810 W. 14th St., is charged with aggravated assault, criminal trespass, vandalism and retaliation against a police officer. Police had responded to an aggravated assault call. The victim said her ex-boyfriend, Dunnigan, ... (click for more)

A Chattanooga man is facing felony theft charges after he stole a $60,000 vehicle. On Thursday, officers were notified that a stolen vehicle had been located at the Circle K gas station on Hixson Pike. It was unattended when police arrived, with six people inside the gas station. Casey Skudlarek, 28, of 3608 Mission View Ave., was one of those inside. Rather than go back to the ... (click for more)

Monday, Feb. 17, is President’s Day. The holiday was originally designed to honor our first president, George Washington, and was celebrated on his birthday, Feb. 12. In an effort to give the public more leisure time, in 1971, President Richard Nixon officially designated certain federal holidays to be celebrated on Mondays. This included President Washington’s. Since it no longer ... (click for more)

When I wrote about my newfound love for every employee of Siskin Hospital on Valentine’s Day, I got a rash of notes from some of the honchos. Not only did it warm my heart, but I had sent in some money for a ticket to this year’s Possibilities Luncheon, which will be on March 3rd. Donna Deweese, who handles special events for the hospital, wrote that I might get to sit with my ageless ... (click for more)