With the threat of heavy rainfall possible through the weekend, there is an increased possibility for widespread flooding.  While the City of Chattanooga’s Department of Public Works is collecting loose leaves residents should be reminded of a few guidelines to avoid creating driving hazards or increased flooding and to assist with efficient collection.   ... (click for more)

The 2013 Red Bank Christmas Parade originally scheduled for this Friday, has been rescheduled or Friday, Dec. 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. due to the pending poor weather conditions. This year’s parade promises to be a great event with Christmas music from Red Bank United Methodist, a bonfire, and of course Santa coming in by a Chattanooga Horse Tram carriage. You can even do ... (click for more)

The petition drive seeking a vote on the domestic partners ordinance went over the top on the final day for turning in the names. The successful citizen effort apparently sets up a vote on the issue for next August and holds the ordinance in abeyance until then. The petitions must still be approved by the Election Commission, which would need to set the election. Charlotte ... (click for more)

The City Council voted 5-4 on Tuesday night against deannexing a section of Hixson including the Ramsgate subdivision. Phil Noblett, assistant city attorney, urged denial of the request, saying there had been a legal battle and a settlement was reached delaying the start of the annexation until the end of this year. However, Councilman Ken Smith urged approval, saying that ... (click for more)

We have to give the five who voted for the generous benefits package for live-in partners the benefit of a doubt.  They could have misread the sentiment of their constituents whom they never consulted before they asked for their vote.  Or perhaps the catch phrase "fairness" just blotted out any deliberation of "right" or "fairness" to the tax payers who would be struggling ... (click for more)

Years ago, as I stood in the morning cold at Ross’s Landing to take part in my very first “Share Your Christmas” effort with the WRCB news team, Bill Markham was the anchor of the 6 o’clock news and he darn nearly ruined my day. He and I were talking about sports and girls and cold toes when suddenly he said, “Wanna’ know a secret?” With Bill you wanted to know everything that ... (click for more)