🌱 HCS Committee Reviews 3 Books + CPD's 1st Female Police Chief

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First, today's weather:

Morning showers; cloudy, mild. High: 66 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. On Tuesday (Feb. 22), the Hamilton County Schools book review committee met to discuss policy to determine which books are allowed in school libraries. During their meeting, the committee debated who should have the power to decide if the books students are reading is inappropriate and if a change in policy will be subjective. (WTVC)
2. On Tuesday, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced the appointment of Celeste Murphy as the city's next — and first female — police chief. Murphy is a 25-year law enforcement veteran who Mayor Kelly says "has a demonstrated track record of keeping people safe and reducing crime." Prior to her appointment as Chattanooga's next police chief, Ms. Murphy served as the deputy chief of the Community Services Division, which encompasses units that are directly responsible for Atlanta's community-oriented policing. (The Chattanoogan)
3. The Book and Cover is the newest bookstore in the Chattanooga area, and its owners have a mission to provide a space where everyone can feel welcome and comfortable. According to one of the founders, they wanted to create a "third space," meaning a place one can go to that is not work or home to spend time and commune with others. The bookstore was founded in 2021 after a rapidly successful GoFundMe, and is located on Hanover St. in Northshore. (The University Echo)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• "Rent" 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour At Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Missed Monday night's Hamilton County mayoral debate? Catch up on what each of the candidates said about education and schools. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
• Your new Chattanooga dream home just might be on our latest roundup of recently-listed local properties. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Need a COVID vaccine or booster? Drive over to Red Bank High School tomorrow, Feb. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. and get your shot at the Red Bank Community Fair. UnifiEd will provide $25 to the first 100 people who get the COVID vaccine or booster! (WDEF News 12)

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— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.