The community is invited to join the NAACP as attention and awards are given to those individuals who show a positive image in the community. "These individuals exemplify the attributes associated with community involvement and support," officials said. "In addition, those individuals who volunteer their time and resources without pay to inform the community and are members of the local NAACP Branch are also recognized."
This year’s dinner event will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The keynote speaker is Dr. Glenda Glover, president of Tennessee State University. Dr. Glover is the immediate past president and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and she was recently appointed by President Biden as vice-chair of the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCU’s.
Tickets or tables may be purchased by contacting naacpchatt@gmail.com.
The 2022 award recipients in each award category are: Reverend Todd Lansden Sr. - Humanitarian Award; Joe Jenkins - James R. Mapp Award; Alvin and Tammy Williams - Ambassador Award; Erica Kelly - Educator of the Year; Sharon Green - Hannah Martin Spirit of Dedication Award; Sergeant Jason Holmes of Chattanooga Police Department, Captain Damien Vinson of Hamilton County Sheriff Department and Lieutenant David Sower of Hamilton County Sheriff Department - Chief Ralph Cochran Civil Service Award; Maronica Tibbs - Civic Engagement Award; Keith Monument - Business of the Year Award; Karitsa Mosley Jones - Political Action Award; Adam Cowan - Viola Mapp Award; Marquez Thompson & Chloie Marshall - ACT-SO Award; Janaria McIntosh - Community Activist Youth Award; Myles Robert Houston and Santana Etchison - Reggie White Award; and Gracelia Moore - President’s Award.
The 2021 award winners from the virtual event will receive recognition at the Oct. 27 event.
Chattanooga Elks Lodge through the Elks National Foundation Community Investment Program and Lodge members donated $4,000 to local programs helping veterans in the community. A donation ... (click for more)
The Chattanooga Division of Transportation announced the following weekend special event road closures: Nightfall - Cherry Street / Martin Luther King Boulevard / Market Street The ... (click for more)
This Labor Day, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office for its “Booze It and Lose It” campaign from Aug. 17 to Sept. 5, surrounding the Labor ... (click for more)
Chattanooga Elks Lodge through the Elks National Foundation Community Investment Program and Lodge members donated $4,000 to local programs helping veterans in the community. A donation of $1,000 was made to the Warrior Freedom Service Dogs program, which is committed to helping combat veterans with post traumatic stress reconnect through the unconditional love of a service ... (click for more)
The Chattanooga Division of Transportation announced the following weekend special event road closures: Nightfall - Cherry Street / Martin Luther King Boulevard / Market Street The following closures will be in effect each Friday night through Sept. 2: • Cherry Street will be closed at E. MLK Boulevard on Friday from 3 p.m.-midnight for Nightfall setup. • Market ... (click for more)
Chattanooga firefighters responded to the Acropolis Mediterranean Grill on Hamilton Place Boulevard Thursday night and found a fire on the roof that had started in the vent system. It happened at 6:36 p.m. Engine 8 arrived on scene and Captain Tim Greer established command with smoke showing from the roof. Firefighters made access to the roof and then found and extinguished ... (click for more)
The historic Rhea County Courthouse was the venue for the swearing in of the newly elected county officials Thursday morning. Rhea County General Sessions Court Judge Jace Cochran administered the oath of office to County Executive Jim Vincent and the nine County Commissioners. Judge Cochran was sworn in on Wednesday by 12th District Judge Justin Angel. After swearing ... (click for more)
Might I make the following suggestions regarding the growing salary gap between teachers, principals, assistant principals and other individuals that do not teach or supervise students in a school building. As you can see, from the published salaries in the Chattanoogan.com, the highest paid individuals are not in the schools teaching and supervising students. So, an ... (click for more)
The temperature in Neyland Stadium will be in the high 80s tonight in Knoxville as the football Vols usher in the season but the expectations in Josh Heupel’s second season are much hotter. While my fall azaleas are in full bloom and my bang-bang roses are certainly proud, there is a delicious air of excitement with the UT football team opening its season in Neyland Stadium. ... (click for more)