April 6, 2026
Education
Tickets on sale for Hug a Bunny event at Chattanooga Zoo
Chattanooga, Tennessee — Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of Spring with its annual Hug a Bunny event on April 3 and 4. Attendees will meet and pet many…
What’s the Scuttlebutt? Tennessee Aquarium opening ‘secretive’ new gallery March 7
CASEY PHILIPS Contributor Chattanooga, Tenn. – Do sharks glow in the dark? Can a shrimp out-box a prize fighter? Could a fish walk on the bottom of the ocean? What’s…
Board of Education members receive recognition for School Board Appreciation Month
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board of Education were recently recognized for their work and dedication to the school system as part of this year’s School Board Appreciation…
Interact Clubs to Present “Showcase of Service” at the Princess Theater on Feb. 19
JEFF ROBERSTON Contributor The South Pittsburg Rotary Club will host the “Interact Clubs Showcase of Service” beginning at 6:00 PM CT on Wednesday, February 19. The Princess Theater on Cedar…
RTI A+B presentation held during Board of Education meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation regarding the Marion County Board of Education’s (BoE) standing with academics and behavioral support through the implementation of RTI2-A + RTI2-B frameworks was hosted…
ST. ANDREW’S-SEWANEE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT HEAD FOR STRATEGIC ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
TRACY RANDOLPH Contributor St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is pleased to announce that Chris Teran will join the faculty as assistant head of school for strategic enrollment, effective April 1. Teran brings…
Olivia Blevins (Jasper) Makes Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Belmont University
NASHVILLE, TN — Olivia Blevins, Jasper local, was among over half of Belmont University’s undergraduate students named to the fall 2025 semester Dean’s List. Approximately 55% of the University’s 6,934…
50 Marion County Students Named to ChattState Dean’s List for Fall 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — This past semester, Chattanooga State Community College named 50 students from Marion County to its Dean’s List. Students can earn Dean’s List recognition by completing 12 or…
Seventh Graders Shine at Middle School Spelling Bee
KIRSTEN LONG Contributor The middle school gym buzzed with excitement as students in grades 5–8 gathered for this year’s annual spelling bee, an event that showcased perseverance, vocabulary skills, and…
UT Extension Office hosts Thanksgiving themed baking class
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During this past Thanksgiving holiday, parents and members of Marion County’s UT-TSU 4-H Extension Office hosted a brand new cooking class themed around the well renowned…