Here are upcoming events from the Walker County Chamber of Commerce: Feb. 15: Leadership Walker County; Walker County Civic Center; 8:30 a.m.  Feb. 16: Board Meeting; Walker County Civic Center; 8:30 a.m.  Feb. 21: Servpro Ribbon Cutting; 1 p.m. Feb. 21: Golf Committee Meeting; Rossville City Hall; 2 p.m.  Feb. 28: Membership Luncheon - STAR Program; ... (click for more)

Here are the new business  licenses from the County Clerk's office: AG'S CHILDCARE 3400 LISA DRIVE #10 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412   CALLIE AND ALLIE DESIGNS 9407 LAZY CIRCLES DRIVE OOLTEWAH, TN 37363   CARNICERIA LA BENDICION INC 3915 ROSSVILLE BLVD CHATTANOOGA, TN 37407   CHARLIES RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE LLC 8504 DAYTON PIKE SODDY DAISY, ... (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, mother of Jesse Mathews.  Also to be sentenced today will be Ray Mathews, father of Jesse Mathews; Rachel Mathews, sister of Jesse Mathews, and David Poteete, ... (click for more)

Sentencing for former Hamilton County paramedic Michael Lamar Johnston, who pleaded guilty in November to fondling a woman as his ambulance took her to a hospital, has been delayed until April 2.   He was scheduled to learn today whether he would be placed on probation or given diversion but, at the request of both prosecution and defense attorneys, the hearing was passed. ... (click for more)

Chattanooga is blessed beyond measure to have Ron Littlefield as our mayor.  It is a total travesty our city has had to endure the long frivolous battle with absolutely  no foundation other than disagreement with policy issues.  It has always been a vendetta directed personally at Mayor Littlefield which, if the "interveners" decide to appeal, will be a proven fact.   ... (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)