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Bessie Smith Cultural Center Receives FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

4/26/2024

The Bessie Smith Cultural Center is the recipient of the prestigious FBI Director's Community Leadership Award. The FBI Director's Community Leadership Award is a recognition bestowed upon individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to strengthening communities and reducing crime and violence. This year, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center was selected as the recipient for the Knoxville Division, reaffirming its dedication to promoting cultural understanding, social justice, and community empowerment, said officials. In a statement from FBI Director Christopher Wray, he emphasized the crucial role of partnerships in achieving success in law enforcement ... (click for more)

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The McDonald Farm in April. See story by John Shearer.

Photo by John Shearer

St. Jude Depot Dash Returns To Ringgold’s 1890 Days Jamboree May 25

4/26/2024

The second annual St. Jude Depot Dash 5k and Fun Run gears up to return to Ringgold's 1890 Days Jamboree on May 25. Hosted by Core Homes and benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the St. Jude Depot Dash 5k and Fun Run is a celebration of community spirit, fitness, and giving back. Participants of all ages and fitness levels ... (click for more)

Junior League Of Chattanooga Announces Return Of Tour Du Jour

Opportunity To Support JLC And Tour Some Of Chattanooga’s Idyllic Homes

4/25/2024

Junior League of Chattanooga is brining back one of its favorite signature events–Tour du Jour. JLC has partnered with local interior designers, homeowners, builders, and realtors to find beautiful spaces for the public to view on this self-guided home tour of the greater Chattanooga area. “Tour du Jour is a fabulous opportunity for you ... (click for more)

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Collegedale Airport To Host Movie Night April 27

4/25/2024

The Collegedale Airport is reviving its popular movie night. The public is invited to the airport to enjoy the feature movie, Disney’s "Planes," along with yard games and a static aircraft display. The free movie will be this Saturday from 6:30-10 p.m. at 5100 Bess Moore Road in Apison. more

East Ridge Hosts Craft Fair Benefiting East Ridge City Library

4/25/2024

Jerry Summers: Gun Fight At St. Elmo Corral

4/25/2024

Diana Walters: A Boomer's Ruminations - What Successful Aging Means

4/24/2024

Scenic City Clay Arts Partners With Association For Visual Arts For New Exhibit

4/24/2024

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How To Solve The Money Crisis In The Schools - And Response

4/24/2024

How many students are in the Hamilton County Schools? Are there more now than 10 years ago? How many individuals are getting huge salaries, yet don't teach any students? It is my opinion that people that do not teach students should not get an automatic raise. Let them negotiate their salary. This does not include principals and assistant principals. I don't think the superintendent should get a $30,000 raise either. There are lots of people that can do that job for less. He ain't ... more

Failure To Report Child Abuse Is A Misdemeanor

4/24/2024

Re-Elect Sheriff Steve Wilson

4/26/2024

VIDEO: State Rep. Grep Martin TN District 26 Legislative Update April 26

4/26/2024

The Norm

4/26/2024

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Wreckers (Lookouts) Fall in Extras After Ninth Inning Heroics

4/27/2024

Chattanooga Wreckers center fielder Ivan Johnson blasted a game-tying homer in the ninth, but the Barons prevailed in extras and won 7-5. Playing their first-ever game as the Wreckers, Chattanooga fell behind early. The Barons had a 5-2 lead entering the bottom of the eighth inning, but the Lookouts managed to carve into the lead. On a 2-1 pitch, Tyler Callihan belted a home run to decrease the deficit to two. After Zach Maxwell shut down the Barons in the ninth, Austin Callahan led ... more