Claude William Reno, 80, of Chattanooga, died on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at his residence. Services will be private. Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171. (click for more)

Eddie Mae Upshaw, 92, died on May 20, 2013 at a local health care facility. Arrangements will be announced by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more)

Ruby Lucille Rollins McCaleb, 90, of Dalton, GA, passed away Sunday May 19, 2013 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late William and Ruby Turner Rollins; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert McCaleb; daughter and son-in-law, Carol ann and John Heinen; step-father, Lewis J. Poe; and brothers, Robert Rollins and William Wayne Rollins.  Lucille ... (click for more)

Charles R. Hammontree, 70, of the Dawnville Community, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Hammontree Barron; and parents, Roy & Ruby Hammontree.  He is survived by his wife, Betty Newton Hammontree of the residence; grandchildren, Zach Dills, Haley & Rocky Burt and Angel ... (click for more)

An indirect lightning strike caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damages to Collegedale City Hall during storms last weekend. City Manager Ted Rogers told commissioners during Monday night’s city commission meeting officials still don’t know the physical nor financial extent of the damage. Losses include a copier, four computers, the electric door lock system, more ... (click for more)

A man who police said was traveling 70 miles per hour on a side street in St. Elmo when he wrecked and killed one of his close friends was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison. Criminal Court Judge Rebecca Stern told Robert Allen "Bobby" Atwood, 22, "There is way too much of this going on. Young people need a wakeup call. Let the message go out." Atwood will be eligible ... (click for more)