Good Deed: American Red Cross recognizes volunteer achievements
The American Red Cross, Southeast Tennessee Chapter, recently recognized its exceptional volunteers who help people in need.
The Rant
Yes, we need to get spending under control. But to hold paying our bills hostage is insane. These politicians are economic terrorists.
Good Deed: Firefighters honored for life-saving efforts
Two Chattanooga firefighters recently received special recognition for stepping up and helping others in need when they were off duty.
Good Deed: Chattanooga Elks Lodge donates to local food pantries
The Chattanooga Elks Lodge recently donated a combined $2,000 to the Apison Food Pantry and the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
Good Deed: Jersey Mike’s supports YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga
Representatives from local Jersey Mike's sites recently presented the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga with a $44,758 check as part of the restaurant chain's annual Month of Giving initiative, according to a news release.
Good Deed: A random act of kindness
Something nice recently happened.
Efforts by local Scouts will help feed thousands
Food to serve more than 2,762 meals was collected recently by local Scout units across 11 counties that include Hamilton, Catoosa, Walker, Dade, Marion, Grundy, Bradley, Polk, Rhea, Bledsoe and Sequatchie.
Good Deed: Students make teddy bears to console Covenant School children
CLEVELAND — Students in the Cleveland State Community College Early Childhood Education Family Dynamics class at the McMinn Center for Higher Education in Athens wanted to do something to support children at The Covenant Christian School in Nashville, where an assailant shot and killed three children and three adults last month.
Good Deed: Auction of McLean artwork will benefit Camp Lookout
Proceeds from an upcoming auction of 110 watercolor works by the late local artist John McLean will benefit Camp Lookout, a United Methodist outdoor ministry on Lookout Mountain that serves thousands of people every year.
The Rant
Happy Easter, y'all. Like Tim McGraw sings, always be humble and kind.