The Chattanooga Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud of what we have accomplished in our region as well as across the globe. All of us; of all races, religions and political beliefs have been working together to end breast cancer forever – nothing has divided us or swayed us from this quest. Politics has absolutely no place in the fight to end breast cancer.  ... (click for more)

As a resident and church member in District 3 (Hixson), I am excited to see Marty Haynes in the race for public office. I have complete confidence in Marty and his ability to work on behalf of the constituents in our District. I  have known Marty for many years and have seen him demonstrate his high level of integrity, morals and ethics in many circumstances. I have no reservations ... (click for more)

Longtime Hamilton County Medical Examiner Frank king is switching roles with his assistant, Dr. James K. Metcalfe, county officials said. Dr. Metcalfe becomes medical examiner and Dr. King forensic examiner. County Mayor Jim Coppinger said the switch is "cost neutral" to the county. He said Dr. King would be taking a sizable pay cut. Prior to the move, Dr. King was making ... (click for more)

Hamilton County School officials are asking the County Commission to stop holding payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) funds, but let the money flow straight to the schools as it did until about a year ago. Commissioner Chester Bankston is sponsoring a resolution to that effect that will be voted on next Wednesday. The funds come from businesses like Volkswagen that have gotten ... (click for more)

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling team will take part in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Cliff Keen National Duals Presented by Hibiclens and The Marines this weekend. The Mocs (11-4, 4-1 SoCon) will compete at the Oklahoma State regional on Sunday, Feb. 12, in Stillwater, Okla. The 24-team event is broken into six regionals. The Mocs are the ... (click for more)

CLEVELAND, Tenn. – It was already obvious that Ooltewah’s Owls and Bradley Central’s state-ranked Bearettes, would be the No. 1 seeds for next week’s District 5-AAA high school basketball tournament at Bradley Central High School.   Everything else was cleared up when the district’s boys and girls coaches met Wednesday morning at the Mountain View Inn to iron out the ... (click for more)