This winter has been milder than most, but below freezing temperatures are in the forecast. If you haven’t already taken steps to insulate any un-insulated pipes, now is the time to do so.   Tennessee American Water offers these tips to prevent frozen pipes: Search for pipes that are not insulated, or that pass through unheated spaces such as crawlspaces, basements ... (click for more)

Taste, a fundraiser hosted by the Kidney Foundation, invites food fanatics and fans of all things local to experience the different “tastes” Chattanooga has to offer for $35 per ticket on March 8 from 5- 9 p.m. at Warehouse Row. Taste, with a previous life as Taste of Chattanooga, is an event that appeals to all facets of Chattanooga culture. Ticket holders will be entitled to ... (click for more)

The mother of the man charged with killing Chattanooga Police Sgt. Tim Chapin was sentenced Monday to serve 30 years and six months in federal prison.  Judge Sandy Mattice said the sentence for Kathleen Mathews, 57-year-old mother of Jesse Mathews, as a packed courtroom watched.  Ray Mathews, 51-year-old father of Jesse Mathews, must serve 20 years and 10 months. ... (click for more)

Rep. Vince Dean has picked up papers to run for the Senate District 10 seat now held by Democrat Andy Berke. And Rep. Tommie Brown picked up papers to retain her District 28 seat. That sets up a clash with Rep. JoAnne Favors, who picked up for District 28 earlier. Under Republican redistricting, Rep. Favors wound up in the Brown district. Rep. Dean, a Republican from East ... (click for more)

I would like to thank Judge Mattice for handing down a 30.5 year sentence for Kathleen Mathews.  Obviously, no amount of jail time, fines, or lashings can bring back Tim Chapin.   A 30-year sentence will, however, make the world just a little safer.  That's what Sgt. Chapin would have wanted.  He was a protector and sacrificed his life so the rest of ... (click for more)

Ah, step into my parlor of first-hand wisdom because, in the School of Hard Knocks, there are priceless lessons that you should know before it becomes your turn to dance. Never in my life have I ever had any back problems but, in early December, I came down with what is called sciatica and I have been a miserable man ever since. There are two big nerves that sprout out of the ... (click for more)