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Whitmire, Alex Jordan (Cleveland) Monday, May 10, 2021 Alex Jordan Whitmire, 34, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday May 5, 2021. He was born on Sept. 29, 1986. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. Alex enjoyed hanging out with his friends, traveling with his family on vacations, riding four-wheelers, and taking care of people. He had a big heart and was a friend to all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Lewis Whitmire; grandparents, Pat Hendr...

County Schools Say Masks Will Be Optional For Students, Staff Starting June 1; Group Says Mask Requirement Should End Now Monday, May 10, 2021 Hamilton County School officials said Monday that beginning June 1, mask wearing will be optional for students and staff. Officials said, "We wanted to provide a reminder and an update regarding masks. "On March 15, we retired the Phase Tracker and committed to maintaining Phase 3 mitigation strategies through the end of this school year. ...

PHOTOS: Soddy Daisy And East Hamilton In 5AAA Softball Tourney Monday, May 10, 2021 East Hamilton catcher Nikki Wasserstrom looks to the dugout. - photo by M.A. Locke Soddy Daisys Hope Ingle watches from first base as East Hamilton pitcher Syerra Rogers starts to wind up. - photo by M.A. Locke East Hamiltons Dani Wasserstrom plays off second base as Soddy Daisy shortstop Tatum Massengale defends. - photo by M.A. Locke East Hamiltons Lia Seder and Gra...

Superintendent Johnson: One Year Later, COVID-19 And Hamilton County Schools Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - by Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson A lot can happen in a year. Exactly one year ago today, Hamilton County Schools closed its doors and transitioned to remote learning for what we thought would only be two weeks due to the recent appearance of COVID-19 in our state. Our students and staff never returned to school buildings for the rest of the school year, and the way we approach educati...

Lady Vols Rennia Davis Named As Top 10 Finalist For Cheryl Miller Award Wednesday, February 3, 2021 The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Womens Basketball Coaches Association announced on Wednesday the Top 10 candidates for the 2021 Cheryl Miller Award, and Tennessees Rennia Davis has made the cut for the third consecutive season.   Named after the three-time Naismith Player of the Year, the annual award in its fourth year recognizes the top small for...

Hixson Kiwanis To Hold Mayoral Forum Feb. 16 Tuesday, February 9, 2021 The Hixson Kiwanis club is sponsoring a face-to-face with candidates for Chattanooga mayor at Hixson Middle School on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. Kim White, Tim Kelly and Wade Hinton will give a short talk about their platforms and allow for questions the public may have through the Moderator Dr. Lee Ziegler, principal of Hixson High School. The Kiwanis Club will follow any COVID restrictions in place at the time...

John Shearer: Random Thoughts About Mayoral Candidates And Past Mayors Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - by John Shearer Like many Chattanoogans, I am following the upcoming Chattanooga mayor’s race with interest.   Do I know whom I am voting for, or have I gone through and read every one of the candidates’ profiles or watched any Zoom campaign forums? The answer to both of those is no, but I hope to do some homework between now and the March 2 election.   ...