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UT Knoxville Board Recommends Parking Changes, Tuition Adjustments

  • 5/3/2024

The Campus Advisory Board of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, voted today to recommend parking changes and, for the first time in four years, tuition increases as part of the university’s $2.2 billion budget. The budget will go before the UT Board of Trustees in June for final approval. The board also heard updates on research, online learning and UT Libraries. “I am incredibly proud of the great work happening across our campus and the world-class education we continue to provide our students,” said Chancellor Donde Plowman. “The decisions we make today will help ensure we can continue our momentum and keep providing the resources and support that make the Volunteer experience ... (click for more)

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Former Sheriff Jim Hammond is among those working to bolster the WDYN Christian station
Former Sheriff Jim Hammond is among those working to bolster the WDYN Christian station
Photo by Earl Freudenberg

Chattanooga Fire Department Introduces New Swiftwater Rescue Team

  • 5/3/2024

The Chattanooga Fire Department has a new swiftwater rescue team composed of 26 firefighters. They have all new gear and five new boats to support their operations. The team spent several days training on the Hiwassee River for a swiftwater technician course taught by Hamilton County STARS. Firefighters learned different skills, ... (click for more)

The Salvation Army Launches ‘Beat The Heat’ Campaign To Provide Relief During Summer Months

  • 5/3/2024

As temperatures begin to rise, The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga is announcing the launch of their ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign, aimed at providing relief to those in need during the scorching summer months. The public is invited to join this vital effort by participating in the Fan Drive, which will run from May 6 to June 3. The campaign ... (click for more)

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Upcoming City Council Agenda For Tuesday
  • Business/Government
  • 5/3/2024

Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday: I. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson. II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Berz). III. Special Presentations. 2024 Public Works Week Proclamation By Councilman Isiah Hester IV. Minute Approval. V. Discussion of Agenda. ? Next Week’s Proposed Agenda Items ? Purchasing Questions ? Future Considerations (3 Week Look Ahead) VI. Committee or Department Reports: ? Annual Consent ... more

Profiles Of Valor: Farewell, Ralph Puckett
Profiles Of Valor: Farewell, Ralph Puckett
  • 5/3/2024

Last July, I flew to Columbus, Ga., with a few members of our National Medal of Honor Heritage Center leadership team, to pick up an extraordinary soldier, COL Ralph Puckett, ... more

Lookouts Beat The Biscuits 3-1
  • 5/3/2024

The Lookouts (7-16) held the Montgomery Biscuits (12-12) scoreless until the 9th inning on Thursday night at Riverwalk Stadium and held on for a 3-1 win. Ben Peoples dominated through five scoreless innings in his fifth start of the season. The 22-year-old allowed just one single and two walks. The Lookouts did not have a base runner until two outs into the fourth inning. The game was scoreless through five innings. In the sixth, Chattanooga scratched across a run on a wild pitch ... more

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