An alert neighbor and a quick response from Chattanooga firefighters kept and entire house from going up in flames.  When Will Fix stepped out his front door Monday afternoon he saw smoke billowing out of his neighbor's house. Mr. Fix told firefighters that he kicked the front door open and yelled to alert anyone in the house to get out.  No one was home, but ... (click for more)

Representative Scott DesJarlais (Tn.-04) issued the following statement upon the release of President Obama’s $3.8 trillion fiscal year 2013 budget, which projects a fourth straight year of $1 trillion deficits.  “I was truly hoping that the president would present a credible plan that puts America’s future before party politics. Instead, he chose to embrace the status quo ... (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)

The Lady Mocs will be gunning for their 13th SoCon victory Monday night when they host Georgia Southern at McKenzie Arena at 7 p. m. Following the game, the Lady Mocs players and coaches will be courtside for an autograph session. The Lady Mocs and the Eagles have met 48 times with UTC holding a 30-18 advantage. At home, Chattanooga is 18-4 against Georgia Southern but struggle ... (click for more)

Jay Fowler and Chris Walker of Fellowship of Christian Athletes are the guest speakers for Monday's Chttanooga Quarterback Club at Finley Stadium at noon. Fowler, a Tyner and West Point graduate,  is the director of The Greater Chattanooga FCA, while Walker, a former University of Tennessee football player, is the FCA campus director for the Chattanooga ... (click for more)