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Perspective: Read local students’ thoughts on being American at 250

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By Ellen Gerst Verified
| Chattanooga Times Free Press Verified
In essays touching on the nation's founding documents, historic presidential speeches, civil rights, veterans' sacrifice, immigration and more, around 40 students acknowledged the United States and its people are far from perfect. The contest, proposed by the Chattanooga Area Historical Association to mark the nation's 250th anniversary, showed that these young people are committed to making our country better.
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Video: Times Free Press to hold America 250 student essay contest: “What is an American?”

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By Brynn Meisse, Ellen Gerst Verified
| Chattanooga Times Free Press Verified
Brynn Meisse is the video producer for the Times Free Press. She’s no stranger to the media industry having grown up in it. Brynn got her start working for her father’s TV and radio station in her hometown of Mansfield, Ohio. She graduated from Ashland University in December 2024 with a double major in Digital Media Production and Journalism. When she’s not behind the camera, you can find her at the local rock climbing gym or backpacking in the mountains.
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From the editor: We talked to every local primary candidate. Here’s why.

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By Ellen Gerst Verified
| Chattanooga Times Free Press Verified
Not to brag, but I may be one of the most informed voters on Hamilton County's rolls. For a week straight, I sat in a conference room with Chattanooga Times editor Ben Sessoms and Free Press editor Clint Cooper while we interviewed 20 candidates set to appear on local primary ballots for Hamilton County Commission, school board and criminal court clerk. The election opens Wednesday with early voting, and Election Day is May 5.
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