We have seen the greatest potential loss of freedom in the past few days with Obama deciding we must pay for abortions.   He has now decided he has the power to force all of us to pay for abortions through our insurance as if that is different than forcing our churches to pay for it.    Who gave him the power to force private companies to buy something ... (click for more)

I'm not here to attack EPB. I've been more than satisfied with their services over the years. However, I'd like to address one area of the Smart Meters' argument some citizens may not be aware of. As it is with all things with good intentions, there's usually always the underlying potential for abuse attached.   Recently, in a crime ... (click for more)

Two large advertising signs at the Cummings Cove development in Lookout Valley were vandalized Friday. One sign was spray painted with an expletive and another had the word "Aetna" in large letters.  There has been a long-running dispute between owners of Cummings Cove and those who enjoy going up the old Aetna Mountain Road to ride off-highway vehicles. Cummings ... (click for more)

Larry Grohn, Richard Floyd and Basil Marceaux are the latest to pick up for state House races. Mr. Grohn picked up papers for House District 30, a seat now held by Vince Dean of East Ridge. Rep. Dean is considering a race for the state Senate. Rep. Floyd picked up for House District 27, which he has long represented. Mr. Marceaux, who has run for a number of offices, ... (click for more)

Prior to Friday’s Region 3 wrestling tournament, Cleveland coach Eric Phillips knew his guys needed to live up to being defending state champs and having nine, No.1 seeds. After the semifinals, Phillips was definitely pleased with the results as the Blue Raiders put 12 in Saturday’s finals with two more still alive in the consolations. Region 3 – at Bradley Central ... (click for more)

For the second consecutive year and the fourth time since 1997, the Chattanooga Lookouts will be playing in the Rickwood Classic, taking on Southern League foe Birmingham Barons at old Rickwood Field in Birmingham Wed. May 30. First pitch is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. EDT The Birmingham Barons and Friends of Rickwood announced earlier this week the details of ... (click for more)