Happenings


The Greesons Play At Relay For Life Cancer Benefit

Saturday, April 11, 2009
The Greesons
The Greesons

The Greesons and The Testimony Quartet will appear at Oakwood Baptist Church, 115 Oakwood Dr., Saturday, April 18, at 6 p.m.

Review for the Greesons
For decades families have been the cornerstone of gospel music, groups such as the Speers, the Chuck Wagon Gang, the McKameys, the Perrys,the Singing Cookes set a standard for all those that have come since.

The Greesons of Chickamauga are one of the latest placing their mark on gospel music history. The former Mixed Group of the Year nominee continue in that long legacy of family tradition as members of the second and third generation share their love of Christ through their music in venues from coast to coast.

Now in their 20th year of traveling, the group includes Tony Dykes (lead), Lisa Dykes (alto), Darrell Demastus (bass), Karen Demastus (soprano) and Joey Demastus (lead/baritone), and playing piano Casey Brandon. The Greesons latest CD is Call Home.

Review for the Testimony Quartet:
The Testimony Quartet calls Catoosa County home, it includes Dove Award nominee Howard Stewart who sings baritone, US 101 radio personality Ken Hicks who sings bass, tenor singer and group manager Tim Owens, and lead singer Heath Allen.


Weekly Road Construction Report

I-24 resurfacing beginning west of Chattanooga Creek (LM 6.18 / MM 177) to near Crest Rd. (LM 11.35 / MM 183), including bridge deck repair:  The contractor has completed all contract items. The contractor may need either one lane or two lanes closed (only 10 p.m.-5 a.m.) to address punchlist items.  At least one lane of traffic will be maintained at all times.  THP ... (click for more)

Doonby Opening Feb. 24 At Wynnsong 10

The independent film "Doonby" is set to open on Feb. 24 at the Wynnsong 10. The story surrounds a mysterious drifter who arrives in a small Texas town.  Featuring an all-star cast including John Schneider, who made Bo Duke a TV heartthrob during the early 1980s, will play a modern George Bailey; Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters, Law and Order) Joe Estevez (Soultaker), Robert ... (click for more)

Judge Hollingsworth Rules Littlefield Recall Effort Invalid, Cancels August Mayoral Election

Circuit Court Judge Jeff Hollingsworth on Friday afternoon ruled that the effort to recall Mayor Ron Littlefield was invalid and he canceled a planned special mayoral election in August to replace him. He said the city had not properly enacted the recall provision in its charter and said, even if it had, the city did not have power to set up a two-step recall provision instead ... (click for more)

12 Attorneys In The Running For Judge Appointment

Twelve attorneys have applied for an interim appointment as judge in General Sessions Court. The deadline was noon today. Attorneys Valerie Epstein and Ron Powers were the latest to enter their names.  David Norton and Mike Acuff applied on Thursday. Others to apply are attorneys Bryan Hoss, Lloyd Stanley, Gary Starnes, Rob Philyaw and Patricia ... (click for more)

In Defense Of Discretionary Spending

Dear Roy,   I am flattered that you and I think a lot alike and that we both use the same 'Rule Book.'  I also agree with you that it is healthy to offer differing opinions.  However, I disagree with you on the issue of discretionary spending.   I did not see you at the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club meeting on Monday.  Sorry that I did not see you ... (click for more)

Roy Exum: Stop The Emissions Hoax

Eva Milligan, just one of very many across the state who are fed up with Tennessee’s ridiculous auto emissions effort, wrote a letter to Chattanoogan.com last week that painfully told how she had spent over $1,000 to get her 1997 Ford Ranger through the scam and how she was still unsuccessful. She also pointed out such testing is fruitless – except to government coffers – and ... (click for more)