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Low and slow meets forever: US postage stamps honor lowrider car culture

The U.S. Postal Service is unveiling a new series of stamps Friday that feature five special cars. For the lowrider community, it's validation of a vibrant, artistic expression that blossomed decades ago in Mexican American and Chicano communities with the transformation of everyday cars into rolling masterpieces.

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN / Associated Press March 14, 2026

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include springtime markets, Chilifest, food truck festival

Here's what is happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

By Sam Still March 14, 2026

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First Things First: Creating a family culture that lasts

Somewhere at my parents' house is a photo album of everyday family photos from my childhood.

By Lauren Hall March 14, 2026

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Shavin: Saga of the chewy chocolate merengue

If you took my personal essay writing workshop a few Saturday mornings ago at the Dalton Creative Arts Guild, then you know one perk of having me as an instructor is that I bring chewy chocolate merengue cookies.

By Dana Shavin / Correspondent March 14, 2026

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Book Review: In ‘Kin,’ Tayari Jones creates two girls who find family in friendship

Tayari Jones begins her superb new novel "Kin" with the harrowing start to life for two girls born in Honeysuckle, Louisiana, in the 1940s.

By Peggy Burch / Chapter16.org March 14, 2026

Holland: Standing strong with confidence in God

Fear and anxiety are negative byproducts of modern life, trying to influence us away from God.

By William F. Holland March 14, 2026

Food Scene: Where you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chattanooga

On March 17, we will all collectively enter into a myopic view of Ireland. Amidst pints of Guinness and shamrock paraphernalia, the Christian missionary known as the "Apostle of Ireland" will simply remain a caricature, St. Patty.

By Lyric Lewin March 11, 2026

Thanksgiving Eve may join the NFL’s holiday lineup as the league explores new TV windows

The NFL is considering adding a game the day before Thanksgiving to this season's schedule as it continues to explore additional broadcast windows.

By JOE REEDY / AP Sports Writer March 11, 2026

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Puppy Pals Live, Holi Festival, more

Here's what's happening this weekend in the Chattanooga area.

By Sam Still March 10, 2026

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Dining Review: Kai Bistro’s fusion fare offers something different yet familiar

I've been meaning to go to Kai Bistro since it opened back in the fall of 2023.

By Anne Braly March 10, 2026