Polk County 4-H members won several awards at the recent Sub Region Project Achievement competition in which 13 Polk County 4-H members competed Rhea County. Qualifying 4-H members from eight … more

The Ocoee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its May meeting recently at the Elks Lodge.The National Defense Message for May focused on Military Appreciation Month, which raises … more

Racing for a Cure was the theme of this year’s Relay for Life, and when the final lap was run — or actually walked — Saturday night, the event had raised tens of thousands of dollars to help … more

Dear Annie: I have been with my boyfriend "Scott" for almost 11 years. We have been together since high school. We had a baby when we were young, and I've worked since I was of legal age to do so, … more

Dear Heloise: I recently moved into an apartment that had been vacant for several months. The one bathroom that I am not using has a tub that had a bunch of little fruit flies, and later, small … more

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The statewide artists’ organization Tennessee Watercolor Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first exhibition in Chattanooga by staging its 2022 Juried Biennial Exhibition at the … more

Many men and women who are residents at Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have reached the age of 65 — the same age the facility just reached.Founded in 1957, the facility first known as … more

It seemed natural that the keynote speaker at the Tennessee Christian Preparatory School graduation Saturday would quote from the Bible. However, to use the story of David and Goliath might not have … more

SAR Compatriot Grave Memorial Dedication Ceremony The Col. Benjamin Cleveland Chapter and the John Sevier Chapter, TN Society, Sons of the American Revolution will hold a grave memorial dedication ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 9, 2022, for five deceased Compatriots: Jacob B. Griffin, Jr., James R. May, Anthony “Tony” Mines, William T. Spencer, III, and Ralph D. Summers. Family, Friends, and the Public are invited to attend. In addition, family members are invited to speak at the ceremony. The ceremony will be a 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution event. The Chattanooga National Cemetery is located at 1200 BaileyAvenue, Chattanooga, TN, Hamilton County, TN 37404-2805. more

Dear Annie: My husband and I met 20 years ago and had a passionate, whirlwind courtship. Two years after we were married, intimacy gradually became less and less frequent. In a nutshell, my husband … more

Dear Heloise: I have to disagree with most of the hints sent in by the caregiver of her terminally ill husband. I was the caretaker for my mother-in-law and then later my husband.Yes, do set a date … more

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The Lee University chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) recently held an induction ceremony for 15 new members.   “KDP’s mission is to inspire and equip future and new teachers to … more

After 29 years working with domestic violence victims, Angie Benefield is retiring, and a local advocate is replacing her as director.Benefield began with the Family Resource Agency’s Family … more

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. Every 9 seconds, a woman in the U.S. is beaten or assaulted … more

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 30 years. It is our second marriage for both of us. Our kids are grown and gone, and we are retired. We are together usually 24/7, which is fine. He … more

MONDAY | March 14Social Services at the LibraryIf you require help with finding local resources to meet a social need, the outreach case manager or a social work Intern from The Caring Place will be … more

Dear Heloise: I suggest parents teach their kids the proper way to clean a toilet from top to bottom, especially how to wipe down the rim and base. Leave some cleaning wipes on the top of the tank … more