Sherline Muse Parker, 58, of Calhoun, Ga., died Saturday, February 11, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sherline was born June 17, 1953 in Dalton, a daughter of the late Leon and Edith Burns Muse; and was also preceded in death by brothers, Arthur and Gary Muse; and sisters, Frances Mullins, Betty Dean and Barbara Kennedy. Sherline is survived by her husband, ... (click for more)

Mary Hunter Needham, 74, of Dalton, Ga. and formerly of Winder, Ga., died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late William R. and Verna Sharpton Hunter; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Donald O. Needham; and sons, Vernon Needham and Phillip Needham. Mary attended Young Harris and was employed with Patcraft ... (click for more)

Benny “Fred” Teeters, 62, of Chattanooga, died on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at his residence.  Mr. Teeters was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army, was an avid fisherman and a sports enthusiast of all kinds, most notably, the Tennessee Vols.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Teeters and Willie Mae Stewart, and brother, Larry Teeters.  Survivors ... (click for more)

Allan “Spanky” Rae Smallwood, 64, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 12, 2012.   Allan is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Melody Murdock Smallwood; son, Christopher Smallwood and wife Stacey; daughter Carrie Alexander and husband Ryan; four grandchildren, Hank, Lyla and Edie Smallwood and Layla Alexander; brother, Weymon Smallwood; sisters, Jan ... (click for more)

An Anhydrous Ammonia leak at BASF Corporation on Amnicola Highway is causing major traffic issues this morning. The leak reportedly occurred shortly before 5 a.m. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded with several fire companies, and the haz-mat team. As a precaution, the area around BASF has been evacuated, and Chattanooga Police have blocked Amnicola Highway at Chattanooga ... (click for more)

Rep. Vince Dean has picked up papers to run for the Senate District 10 seat now held by Democrat Andy Berke. And Rep. Tommie Brown picked up papers to retain her District 28 seat. That sets up a clash with Rep. JoAnne Favors, who picked up for District 28 earlier. Under Republican redistricting, Rep. Favors wound up in the Brown district. Rep. Dean, a Republican from East ... (click for more)