The Fish Sunday School Class at Burks United Methodist Church, 6433 Hixson Pike, will begin a new six-week study this Sunday, on "gods at war," by Kyl Idleman.  Graduate recognition and promotion of children will be featured at the 11 a.m. worship service. (click for more)

Dr. Gary Phillips will speak at the 11 a.m. worship service this Sunday, at Signal Mountain Bible Church, 4872 Shackleford Ridge Road, Signal Mountain, on "Zacchaeus: the Camel and the Needle," with text from Hebrews 11:8-19.   A graduate luncheon will follow the service. Pavilion Day pot lunch will be after church in the pavilion behind the Country Club. (click for more)

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke said Friday he is keeping Bobby Dodd as police chief. “I have had numerous conversations with Chief Dodd over the last several weeks,” said Mayor Berke. “I appreciate his dedication and experience in law enforcement and have asked him to continue to serve as chief of police.” “I look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Berke and his administration, ... (click for more)

Riverbend Festival Executive Director Chip Baker told the Civitan Club on Friday that the city's decision to no longer provide city police officers inside the festival gates will cost pin prices to go up next year. Mr. Baker said, "I understand the actions that governments have to take, but we'll have to adjust our prices next year. How much, I don't know yet." City officials ... (click for more)

Since my hip operation and time in recovery, I have tried to set aside things that are insignificant to me and to average Americans. Don't get me wrong here. What these people are doing (Bengahzi) is despicable be they left or right wing, and they have been doing it (both sides) for a long time. But the dirty deeds themselves carry little weight as to what they mean to you or me. ... (click for more)

Jeff Bliss, an 18-year-old who is in the 10th grade because he dropped out of school last year, got kicked out of a Texas classroom a couple of weeks ago. But as he was exiting the room, he launched into the most wonderful rant that has ever been on the art of teaching children. He should know – his mom is a teacher. With his long hair waving almost as much as his arms, the teenager ... (click for more)