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Local Opinion: Facts still matter in Chattanooga Airport’s future, says new board chair
Mayor Tim Kelly recently urged Nashville to "keep its hands off Chattanooga Airport." I respect the mayor and his right to oppose Public Chapter 978. But the public deserves all the facts.
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The Sortie
Clay Bennett's Times cartoon for Aug. 19, 2026.
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Dear Abby: Toxic relationship affects woman’s health
DEAR ABBY: I am a 54-year-old woman who, after 40 years, reconnected with my childhood best friend, "Neil." We are now engaged.
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Free Press Opinion: Hamilton County students have chance to see if less testing helps or hurts
We're sure parents and students are thunderously applauding after approval last week by the Hamilton County Board of Education of only four benchmark tests for third through 12th grade students in two subjects during the 2026-2027 school year.
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Times Opinion: Americans won’t let COVID be erased from our memories
Sculptor Amanda Matthews arrived at the Kentucky COVID Memorial earlier this month ready to repair her work.
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The Flock Camera
Clay Bennett's Times cartoon for Aug. 18, 2026.
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Dear Abby: No-kids wedding reception plan upsets grandparents
DEAR ABBY: My youngest son is getting married this spring, and they have decided they want a child-free wedding reception.
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Dear Abby: Former spouse accused of murdering one of her offspring
DEAR ABBY: I am writing for advice on how to be supportive of my adult children in light of an alleged crime committed by…
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Shavin: My dog is your new therapist
Sometime last year, because I still had 40 seconds in my day that were not overscheduled, I decided to enroll my dog, Lulabell, in…
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Free Press Opinion: Trailblazers Eslick, Baker, Eskind paved way for Blackburn and Green
Most people by now know the name of Marsha Blackburn, the United States senator and Republican nominee for governor of Tennessee. Some may know…
