Charges have been dismissed against a man charged in the shooting death of 53-year-old Herbert Strickland at the Big K Market at 909 Dodson Ave. Antonio Dejong Espey, 18, had been indicted a few months after the shooting, and he has been in jail awaiting trial. But prosecutors said a key witness was later shot and killed herself and a video did not contain conclusive evidence. ... (click for more)

A suspect is being sought in a shooting that happened Friday afternoon. At 3:20 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting that occurred in the 7700 block of Nautical Way.  It was reported that the victim, Cantrell Goodloe, 33, was involved in an altercation,when shots were fired and he was struck. Goodloe was transported to a local hospital via a personally-owned ... (click for more)

Memorial Day is the time for Americans to reconnect with their history and the core values that make this country great by honoring those who gave their lives for the ideals we cherish. Soldiers are people who come from all walks of life, from every corner of this great land of ours. They are our fathers, our sons, our mothers and our daughters, our friends, and our neighbors.  ... (click for more)

This time last week I was certain that laughter is the best medicine but I have since found I was wrong. Early in the week, as I revealed I was struggling with some health issues, I asked unashamedly for help. Since then the prayers of the people have already resulted in miracles and blessings but what has staggered me are not just hundreds of jokes that have flooded my email but ... (click for more)

MURFREESBORO, Tenn - The Baylor Lady Red Raiders won their third straight state softball title here at Starplex No. 3, but it wasn't as close as the previous two. Collecting 16 hits in five innings, Baylor's offense exploded for a season-high 17 runs in a 17-1 verdict over the Pope John Paul II Lady Knights. Baylor had opened the day in a similar fashion with a 10-1 victory ... (click for more)

MURFREESBORO - - Wearing all black under a blue sky, the GPS Bruisers team of Emma McCallie and Michelle Fleenor left their opponents feeling black and blue as they claimed a state doubles crown here Friday at Old Fort Park after winning three, straight-set matches at BlueCross Spring Fling XX. In the finals, the GPS duo edged Francie George-Gracie Donoghue (Harpeth Hall),6-4 ... (click for more)