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Community Voice: Proposed jailhouse lease will exploit a public asset
The Hamilton County Commission is set to vote on a resolution that will lease the old county jailhouse to Jailhouse Properties LLC, a subsidiary of Urban Story Ventures.

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Community Voice: Learning to see clearly through lessons in complexity
A few weeks ago I wrote about why I joined the Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C. Not long after that walk, our country moved toward war with Iran.

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From the editor: What news is really worth
Eighty percent of Americans say voters have a responsibility to follow the news, according to a new analysis from the Pew Research Center. That's an overwhelming affirmation of journalism's importance.

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Local History: Residents will celebrate 100 years of Signal Mountain Grammar School
The Signal Mountain Elementary School has a rich history, and alumni are planning a big centennial celebration on April 24.

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Readers write: Chattanooga’s recycling crackdown
I have also experienced pushback from staff at the Chattanooga recycling centers.

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Good Deed: Grocer’s donation to help preserve local African American history
A donation from Food City will help preserve Chattanooga's African American history.

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Faith Focus: Dear Crabby answers your questions
The older ones among us doubtless remember. Back in the day, people would write in to advice columnists who would answer those questions in newspapers around the country.

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Community Voice: Criminalizing homelessness is not the solution
"Why can't we just arrest them?"

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Times Opinion: Tennessee patients deserve quality eye care – not shortcuts
As an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, I have spent over 15 years caring for patients' vision – often at the most vulnerable moments of their lives.

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Community Voice: Hamilton County Commission should keep later meeting times
For many years, the Hamilton County Commission has held meetings on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. This means many regular people like you and me with 8-to-5 jobs can't attend and participate in local government decision-making live without having to miss work or arrange time off.
