The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals decided the case of Ashlee Appleton last week. A jury convicted Appleton of tampering with evidence. The case centers around a murder that occurred on September 8, 2009. There are no accusations that Appleton had any involvement in the murder itself; however, Appleton was charged with tampering with evidence because she admitted to disposing ... (click for more)

Monday night marked the first meeting of the newly formed Convention and Visitor’s Bureau in Ringgold.  The City Council made the decision to form the board in order to better promote Ringgold. Dr. Ronal Graham was elected chairperson, and Randall Franks was elected vice-chairperson. Raye Brooks, former Ringgold City Councilman Bill McMillian, and Ron Henderson were also ... (click for more)

The Chattanooga Airport’s new energy-efficient 9,000-square-foot corporate flight center (FBO) terminal facility has been awarded platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification program. Officials said the FBO terminal, managed by Wilson Air Center, is the only aviation terminal ... (click for more)

Election officials said 2,948 early votes have been cast in Hamilton County after five days of early voting. Next Tuesday is the final day of early voting prior to the March 6 presidential preference balloting. Northgate Mall is the most popular location with 1,239 ballots cast there. Others include 795 at the Brainerd Recreation Center, 618 at the election office off Amnicola ... (click for more)

I was saddened to read where Charlie Peavyhouse passed away several days ago, and then my sadness turned to joy.   The joy stems from knowing Charlie for more than a decade and knowing the reach he had in this community. Whether it was as an educator, a political activist, a wildlife lover or one of the best gardeners around, he was very instrumental in a vast number of ... (click for more)

I believe that every single person on earth is blessed with a unique talent, a special calling, and should spend a lifetime - if it takes that - searching to identify and fulfill their dream. Mine, as I found out some years ago, is trying to tell stories. Nothing gives my heart more of a thrill and my soul more redemption than sharing a wonderful story that I hope will cause a similar ... (click for more)