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Chattanooga Cancer Support Group Leader Participating In Major American Hematology Conference

  • 12/6/2023

For the 11 th consecutive year, Linda Huguelet, co-leader of the Chattanooga Multiple Myeloma Networking Group will join over 30,000 hematologists and healthcare professionals from around the world at the 65 th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition being held virtually and live in San Diego, CA on December 9-11, 2023. Huguelet is one of 14 support group leaders selected by the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) from over 160 support group leaders in the United States. During the conference, Huguelet will be brought up to date on the latest research, therapies, and tools available to myeloma patients. In turn, she will be reporting the news to patients ... (click for more)

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Dalton Utilities employee Eric Ridley, left, performed lifesaving CPR on co-worker Bruce Parrott, right, leading to Dalton Utilities’ company-wide initiative to certify all 320 employees in CPR.
Dalton Utilities employee Eric Ridley, left, performed lifesaving CPR on co-worker Bruce Parrott, right, leading to Dalton Utilities’ company-wide initiative to certify all 320 employees in CPR.

Tennessee Lawmaker Recognized For Blood Donations

  • 12/6/2023

Blood Assurance recognized a state lawmaker from Tennessee on Tuesday for donating his tenth gallon of whole blood. State Representative Yusuf Hakeem was congratulated by Blood Assurance CEO J.B. Gaskins at the community blood bank’s donation center in downtown. Mr. Gaskins awarded Rep. Hakeem with a certificate to commemorate the milestone ... (click for more)

Founding Executive Director of Improv Chattanooga Announces Retirement

  • 12/5/2023

After more than two decades of service, Steven Disbrow, the founding executive director of Improv Chattanooga, has announced his retirement. Officials said, "Diz, as he is affectionately known by those who have worked with him, has played a pivotal role in shaping Improv Chattanooga into a thriving hub for improv enthusiasts. Under his ... (click for more)

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City Council Meetings Should Be At A Set Time
  • 12/6/2023

After attending a few City Council meetings I would like to commend our council on their decorum and desire to improve our city. Some things that I noticed surrounding the weekly meetings are how difficult it is to gauge when the actual public rebuttal portion begins. These meetings should be at a set time every week, not randomly occurring when agendas and breaks happen to allow for it. After-all, this portion of the meetings are for the citizens, not for the council members. Please ... more

Struggling Lady Vols Lose To Middle Tennessee By 11
  • 12/7/2023

Junior Karoline Striplin poured in a career-high 29 points in her home state, but it wasn't enough to overcome a sharp-shooting Middle Tennessee squad that went 12 of 24 from behind the arc Wednesday night in toppling the Lady Vols inside Propst Arena at Von Braun Center, 73-62. Striplin was the high scorer for Tennessee (4-5), and fifth-year senior Jasmine Powell and senior Destinee Wells were also top contributors with nine and eight points, respectively. Middle Tennessee (7-3) ... more

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