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Hamilton County schools to revisit device policy after first semester under new rules
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (278+ words) Hamilton County school leaders plan to take another look at their new student device policy after seeing how it works in classrooms this fall. At their Thursday meeting, the Hamilton County School Board approved changes that will end take-home assignments…...
Celebrate Father's Day at the Chatt Market
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (100+ words) by This N That Looking for a fun and meaningful way to celebrate Dad this weekend? Mellissa with the Chatt Market and Brian from Storey Leather Works are inviting the community out for a special Father's Day at the market…...
Hamilton County School Board votes to end at-home school-issued devices for K-8
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (102+ words) HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. " The Hamilton County Board of Education has approved a new student technology policy that changes how students use devices in school. The policy ends the practice of giving every student in kindergarten through eighth grade a school-issued…...
A year after losing her son, Chattanooga mother turns grief into action
1+ week, 4+ day ago (217+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " A Chattanooga mother who lost her teenage son to gun violence is working to make sure other families know they are not alone. Wednesday marked one year since 14-year-old B. J. Junior was killed. In his memory, the City of…...
"Accelerate and elevate" Hamilton County Summer Reach program helps students master skills
2+ week, 3+ day ago (218+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " Hamilton County's Summer Reach program, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic, is still trying to prevent learning loss while school is out six years later. This year, more than 4, 000 students are enrolled at 21 sites across Hamilton County. We…...
Large dogs are staying in shelters longer as breed and size restrictions drive surrenders
2+ week, 4+ day ago (159+ words) A national fundraising tour is raising money to help more of these larger dogs find a home, while hoping to meet a goal of $15, 000 to rebuild the emergency kennel for Fraternity for the 4 Paws Rescue. ASPCA statistics indicate that large…...
Blooming Pot Daycare and Learning Center blends structure, play, and purpose
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (63+ words) WTVC Blooming Pot Daycare and Learning Center blends structure, play, and purpose CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " Blooming Pot Daycare and Learning Center blends structured learning with activities like karate, ballet, and yoga to help children grow. Owner Ramona Mc Coy says the…...
Days after we aired family's plea for help, Cleveland cemetery fixes misplaced headstone
3+ week, 1+ day ago (147+ words) CLEVELAND, Tenn. " A Cleveland family says a problem that left their father's headstone off his grave has finally been fixed. The update comes just two days after we shared the family's concerns about conditions at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Back on…...
Free adoptions this weekend at Mc Kamey Animal Center!
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (144+ words) by This N That Well friends, the folks at Mc Kamey Animal Center could sure use a little help from the community right about now. They're at full capacity, which means every kennel's filled'and there are still more sweet faces…...
Mc Kamey Animal Center says it is nearly 220% over capacity, waives adoption fees
4+ week, 1+ day ago (197+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " Mc Kamey Animal Center says it is running far beyond capacity and urgently needs the public's help. The Chattanooga shelter says it currently has more than 600 animals in care inside a building designed to humanely hold about 275. Shelter…...