Senator Andy Berke will hold a community town hall in Chattanooga on Thursday, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. to talk with constituents about education, jobs and crime.    “As lawmakers discuss legislation that affects all Tennesseans, we need to have those same discussions in our communities,” Senator Berke said. “Decisions made in Nashville have an impact on our schools, our ... (click for more)

Here are the new marriage licenses from the County Clerk's office: SANTOS ANIBAL BLANCO VALLE                        KURSTIE LENNA DARLENE BECK 1416 MANA LANE #B                                 1416 MANA LANE #B CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412 ... (click for more)

The mother of the man charged with killing Chattanooga Police Sgt. Tim Chapin was sentenced Monday to serve 30 years and six months in federal prison.  Judge Sandy Mattice said the sentence for Kathleen Mathews, mother of Jesse Mathews.  Also to be sentenced today will be Ray Mathews, father of Jesse Mathews; Rachel Mathews, sister of Jesse Mathews, and David Poteete, ... (click for more)

Sentencing for former Hamilton County paramedic Michael Lamar Johnston, who pleaded guilty in November to fondling a woman as his ambulance took her to a hospital, has been delayed until April 2.   He was scheduled to learn today whether he would be placed on probation or given diversion but, at the request of both prosecution and defense attorneys, the hearing was passed. ... (click for more)

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)

Ah, step into my parlor of first-hand wisdom because, in the School of Hard Knocks, there are priceless lessons that you should know before it becomes your turn to dance. Never in my life have I ever had any back problems but, in early December, I came down with what is called sciatica and I have been a miserable man ever since. There are two big nerves that sprout out of the ... (click for more)