Softball is over, but her career is in place
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – A pandemic wiping away face-to-face classes, leading her to an online environment. Injuries taking their toll, forcing her to hang up her softball cleats and give up the sport she loved. The year might not have gone as initially planned, but Swinford,…
Five members of ‘pain cream’ fraud scheme sentenced to prison
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Five members of a fraud scheme involving “pain cream” were sentenced to prison in a federal court over a period of five days. According to a news release, Jerry Wayne Wilkerson, 39, Michael Chatfield, 30, Kasey Nicholson, 34, Billy Hindmon, 38, and…
HERE’S WHAT TO DO IF YOUR NAILS KEEP BREAKING IN THE WINTER
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – As winter approaches, we’re welcoming cozy cable-knit sweaters, multiple nights spent indoors with loved ones, and plenty of tasty home-cooked meals. That all sounds great, but unfortunately, the colder season also means our skin is drier, our hair is frizzing, and our lips…
Tenn. Senator Lamar Alexander preaches consensus in farewell to colleagues
Tenn – Sen. Lamar Alexander, a Tennessee political legend who forged a productive path as a Senate institutionalist after tours as governor and Cabinet secretary, has said goodbye to the chamber. Alexander advised his colleagues to seek broadly backed, durable solutions to the nation’s problems…
3 Tips On Building a Business Abroad From 2 Expat Entrepreneurs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Starting a business is hard. Doing it in a completely different country with a new language and customs is even more challenging. Currently, there are nearly nine million American expats living in more than 160 countries around the world. A recent study by Internations found…
Girls Inc. of Chattanooga helps students make the grade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The hallways and classrooms of Girls Inc. of Chattanooga on Brainerd Road are a little different these days. “Social distancing is still a priority. We do the health questionnaires, we’re taking temperatures,” Girls Inc. Interim CEO Toccora Johnson said. The non-profit provides…
Tennessee expands COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline to teachers
Tenn – As pressure continues to mount on frontline workers facing a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases, the State of Tennessee has expanded its mental health hotline service to another group of essential workers inside the classroom. The hotline was originally launched back in May…
Friday deadline to apply for ‘Revive Plus’ grant program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Small businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations in Alabama have only a few days left to apply for part of a $200 million grant program to help offset the effects of pandemic-related operational interruptions. The program, called Revive Plus, is a second wave…
Men’s Basketball Rolls Past Lander 99-63
CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs got the season off to a strong start defeating Lander 99-63 in McKenzie Arena. The contest counted as an exhibition for the NCAA DII Bearcats, the defending Peach Belt Conference Tournament Champions. David Jean-Baptiste and Malachi Smith combined for 37 points, 19 for the senior…
New Artists Work Program Announced For Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – ArtsBuild, Public Art Chattanooga and the Southeast Tennessee Development District are pleased to announce a new Artists Work Grants program providing funding to individual artists, artist studios and non-profit arts organizations to produce artworks for public spaces in Chattanooga. Funding for the…