Alvin C. Wood, of Creekside at Shallowford in Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on December 9, 2013.   A former resident of Knoxville, Mr. Wood was born July 20, 1920 in Whittier N.C. A 30-year retired employee of Y-12 in Oak Ridge, Mr. Wood was a combat veteran of World War II serving with distinction in the “Fighting” 94 Infantry throughout France and Germany.  ... (click for more)

John Bryant Erwin III, 62, of Hixson, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 8, 2013.   He was a graduate of Hixson High School Class of 1968 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from UTC.  He was an adult education teacher at Chattanooga State College.  He was a talented musician who brought joy to many lives through his music and was a long time ... (click for more)

Norene Elaine Boring, 86, of Dalton, GA, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Hamilton Medical Center.  She was the daughter of the late Paul and C. Elaine Smith; and was also preceded in death by her brother, Marvin Smith.  Norene was a registered nurse and a member of the Dalton First United Methodist Church. She was a long standing member of the “Sounds of ... (click for more)

William Eugene Brinkley, 79, of Trion, GA, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Brinkley was born in Tunnel Hill, GA on March 27, 1934, son of the late Robert Andrew Brinkley and Daisy Plott Brinkley. He was 9 year veteran of the United States Army, attended the Old Way Baptist Church and prior to retirement, was employed as a mechanic ... (click for more)

A man who was shot during an apparent robbery at the Highway 58 Bi-Lo parking lot on Wednesday has been taken into custody. Galen Lawayne Allen Jr., 26, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated assault and tampering with evidence. Police said he initially was in critical condition. The other robber, Calvin Ward, was shot and killed. ... (click for more)

At the Cleveland City Council meeting Monday afternoon, Police Chief Wes Snyder apologized to a full crowd related to his sudden retirement.  He told the Council he regretted the circumstances that surrounded his resignation. He has been the police chief for the past 10 years. Mr. Snyder announced his resignation on Friday after a video was discovered that showed him ... (click for more)