Your Friday at a glance:
- Weather: High 72; showers, storms
- What to eat: Spinach. Here’s a dish that Sam-I-Am (and probably you, too) will love.
- What to do: Put some spring back in your step by joining one of the spring hikes offered at Tennessee State Parks tomorrow, March 21.
- What we’re excited about: Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, on their way to recovery following their coronavirus diagnosis.
Greetings, Chattanooga!
Happy first full day of spring! The vernal equinox occurred late last night – the earliest March equinox in 124 years. And in addition to that celestial event, the planets and moon will be providing some early morning entertainment this week. Here’s what to keep an eye out for just before daybreak.
And now, today’s top stories:
Scientists have discovered a tiny fossil, nicknamed “Wonderchicken,” which may be the oldest known ancestor of today’s birds.
Columnist Mark Kennedy has started a semi-regular online column about his family’s experience with social distancing. Here’s his first story.
And, here’s a list of Chattanooga area stores closed due to coronavirus concerns.
– Sunny Montgomery, smontgomery@timesfreepress.com
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