Your Thursday at a glance:
- Weather: High of 88.
- What to know: In case you missed them, here are the results and stories from this week’s primary election.
- What’s new: The Chattanooga Police Department launched a new mobile app as part of an effort to build transparency.
- What’s coming: A new coffee bar is opening this month at the Moxy hotel in Southside.
Good morning, Chattanooga!
No one around has spent more time working for the Public Education Foundation than Janice Neal. She’s celebrating her 30th year with the nonprofit.
“I think my purpose on this Earth is to help other people realize their journey and what their journey looks like,” Neal said, adding that success looks different for every student.
Neal serves as the organization’s’s assistant director for college and career success.
“I’m so excited to see these new faces and to watch them learn and realize that they are stronger than what they think,” Neal said. “They are brilliant young people. Sometimes, some people may not have told them that, so they doubt themselves. My role is to encourage them and keep them motivated.”
Looking for ways to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend? Here are a few ideas:
Tennessee State Parks are serving special Mother’s Day meals.
You can also celebrate Mom with this recipe for a tasty salad.
Or mix it up with these recipes for pound cakes.
-Tierra Hayes, thayes@timesfreepress.com
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