Norman Warren "Huckie" Smith, 69, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2018, at his residence. He was a current member of Hawkinsville Baptist Church and a former member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church.  Norman was a 1967 graduate of Howard High School.  He excelled in academics, and sports, with many awards.   Always cherishing their memories ... (click for more)

Ovetta Owens, 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Chattanooga.   Arrangements will be announced by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more)

Robert “Bobby” V. Godfrey, 83, died on Monday, April 16, 2018, while undergoing treatment at a local medical facility. He was a lifelong resident of the Cleveland community having been educated in the Bradley County School system. He attended Charleston High School and was an avid sportsman and played basketball under the tutelage of Coach Jim Smiddy. He also played baseball ... (click for more)

Troy Lee Broome, 71, of LaFayette, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Troy was a postal clerk for the U.S. Postal Service and retired after 33 years of employment. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Broome and Minnie Dykes Broome. He is survived by his loving ... (click for more)

A federal jury on Wednesday morning found Corrie Gillispie guilty of six counts in his sex trafficking trial. Gillispie was ruled guilty of two counts of sex trafficking, two counts of kidnapping, one count of transporting a person across state lines for prostitution, and one count of money laundering.  The panel found him not guilty of another charge of transporting ... (click for more)

A Chattanooga attorney who specializes in wildlife cases says there was no valid reason for health officials to have euthanized a pet raccoon belonging to a family in Monteagle. Candace Bone said the family had owned "Boomer" for three years after getting her from an approved raccoon farm. She said, "We are all devastated. He was just like a baby to us. Boomer slept between ... (click for more)