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Alexander Endorses Fred Thompson For President

Thursday, September 06, 2007

Sen. Lamar Alexander on Wednesday issued his endorsement for Fred Thompson for President.

Sen. Alexander said, "Fred has a commanding presence, a sense of purpose, and the right principles.

"He will be a formidable candidate and would make an excellent president of the United States. I am proud to support him."

Thompson, 65, said on the Jay Leno Show on Wednesday night that he is in the presidential race.


Latest County Jail Booking Reports

Here are the latest county jail booking reports from Hamilton County and Walker County: Hamilton County: ANDERSON, TIFFANY M 6616 FLAGSTONE DRIVE OOLTEWAH, 37363 28 Hamilton County     DOMESTIC ASSAULT     ASSAULT     RESISTING ARREST AVILES, DANIEL 190 HIDDEN LANE SPRING CITY, 37381 54 Soddy Daisy     ... (click for more)

Police Blotter: Truck Drivers Steal 711 Gallons Of Diesel

Police said two men driving 18 wheelers stole 711 gallons of diesel from the Mapco on Rossville Boulevard. The diesel was valued at $2,594.44. Station employees said the pair broke out the side panel of a pump and pulled out a key. They drove off after filling up. They were described as two white males. One was 40-50, medium build and about 5'6" tall with ... (click for more)

We Are Blessed To Have Ron Littlefield As Our Mayor - And Response (2)

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)

Roy Exum: The Westminster Dogs Bark!

The brightly-lit tower on top of New York City’s Empire State Building is now purple and gold, the traditional colors of the much-beloved 136th Annual Westminster Dog Show that is currently being staged at Madison Square Garden. For a dog lover like me, the televised finals are always a fun-filled delight as the USA and CNBC networks show the spectacular animals on Monday and Tuesday ... (click for more)

Hot Second Half Sparks Lady Mocs To 57-31 Win Over College Of Charleston

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team defeated the College of Charleston Saturday night at the McKenzie Arena 57-31 in Southern Conference action. The win moves the Lady Mocs to 17-7 overall and 12-3 in league play while the Cougars fall to 6-19 on the year and 5-11 in conference play. Postgame Quotes: ... (click for more)

Kentucky Softball Signs Silverdale's Henderson, Soddy-Daisy's Nunley

LEXINGTON, Ky. –   After racking up the best season in school history in 2011, UK softball coach Rachel Lawson has signed a heralded class of eight highly-touted athletes from across the country for the 2013 season. The Wildcats have signed Silverdale Baptist Academy's Katie Henderson (Hixscon, Tenn.), Kelsey Nunley (Soddy Daisy, Tenn.), Darington Richardson (Duluth, ... (click for more)