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Good morning Chattanooga! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the old James A. Henry school now serves Westside families.
  • How did Chattanooga Prep finally break through for its first win?
  • Chattanooga man's 25-year sentence highlights online dangers for local children.

Also on today's calendar: Miss Fiesta Latina 2026 and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Chele S.!

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 96, low: 73.
  • Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Old Chattanooga elementary school gets new life helping Westside's youngest children (newschannel9.com) — Chattanooga's former James A. Henry Elementary on the Westside now houses a Head Start program serving 40 young children, including many neighborhood families. The center offers extended hours, income-based eligibility, and wraparound support so kids enter Hamilton County schools ready to learn while parents get reliable early-learning care close to home.
   

2. Chatt Prep Cruises Past Hixson For First Win (chattanoogan.com) — Chattanooga Prep football fans finally have a reason to celebrate, as the Sentinels dominated Hixson 28-0 on Friday for their first win of the season. Behind a big night from quarterback Greg Vinson and a stifling defense, the team now turns its focus to hosting Milan next Saturday afternoon.
   

3. Chattanooga man sentenced to 25 years for Exploitation of a Minor (wdef.com) — A Chattanooga man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for exploiting minors online, followed by 20 years of supervised release and sex offender registration. Prosecutors say he used fake identities on social media to solicit explicit images and videos, underscoring ongoing concerns about internet safety for local families.
   

4. Kinley Beshers (local3news.com) — Local 3's weather team is adding a new face, as Kinley Beshers arrives in Chattanooga to handle the noon and 4 p.m. forecasts. With training in both journalism and meteorology, she'll focus on clear, viewer-friendly weather coverage across the Tennessee Valley while settling into life in the area.
   

5. Soddy-Daisy child will receive 2,000th Make-A-Wish of East TN (local3news.com) — A Soddy-Daisy child's wish is turning into a big day around Chattanooga, as Make-A-Wish East Tennessee marks its 2,000th wish with a limo-driven "Purple Ticket Quest" across the city. Isabelle will collect symbolic purple tickets at local stops before a celebratory Chuck E. Cheese party at Northgate next Wednesday.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know of/recommend any 24/7 mental health crisis facilities/counseling in the Chattanooga/NWGA area for people between 18-30?
    Something where a young person can get immediate counseling. (Nextdoor Quail Run)
  • Good Morning Nextdoor Neighbors,
    Looking for someone who can help me in 2 areas: 1. Need 3 new exterior vent covers - the current ones are broken & birds/critters are getting in :-(… (Nextdoor Lower Normal Park)
  • HCA Healthcare posted a job opening for Surgery Scheduler in Chattanooga. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Chattanooga. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chattanooga here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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