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A Recruitment Poster… for Terrorists
Michael Ramirez's Free Press cartoon for Oct. 13, 2026.
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Local History: ‘Fighting Joe Hooker’ was aggressive, brave and willing Union force
Gen. Joseph Hooker was one of the more colorful and complicated Union generals of the Civil War. He fought in several Chattanooga engagements.
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Dear Abby: Happier alone, woman still hasn’t divorced
DEAR ABBY: My mom and my wonderful canine companion passed away within six months. My husband has battled addiction for years.
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The 2026 Race
Clay Bennett's Times cartoon for Oct. 11, 2026.
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Mamdani’s Socialism
Lisa Benson's Free Press cartoon for Oct. 11, 2026.
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Dear Abby: Widower considers chances with kissing cousin
DEAR ABBY: I am a man in his 60s who lost his wife two years ago to a heart attack. I have fallen in love with my cousin, who is also in her 60s, divorced and a lawyer.
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Local Opinion: College Hill Courts resident finds success at Cocoa Café
Cocoa Cafe opened its doors in the heart of Alton Park in late August, opening the doors of opportunity of employment, connection within the community and the revitalization of the South Chattanooga Business District.
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Times Opinion: SNAP benefits cuts leaving Hamilton County kids hungry
Earlier this year, National Public Radio reported that "stricter work rules in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a budget law passed last year — have removed over 1 million children from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits since July 2025. Further, "the damage is now hitting school lunch programs directly."
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Free Press Editorial: Police center update probably due after 51 years
People who read last week of a planned expansion of the Police Services Center probably have no idea what came before the building on Amnicola Highway, which was dedicated more than 51 years ago.
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Letters to the editors: If voting was easier, winners would change; Avoid petting zoos to safeguard health
I read the recent letter from a fellow newcomer to Soddy-Daisy with a lot of nodding and one big disagreement.
