Larry Clinton Johnson, 54, of Dunlap, TN, died at his home Monday, April 14, 2014.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Rena Dykes Davis; father, Clinton Johnson; daughter, Kelly Johnson; and brothers, Billy Leatherwood and Stevie Brimer.  Survivors include his sons, Larry Wendell Johnson, Atlanta, David Lee Johnson, Dunlap ... (click for more)

J.E. Perkins, 57, of Whitwell, TN, died Tuesday April 15, 2014 at his home.  He was a member of Whitwell Worship Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. and Zella Perkins; brother, J. C. Perkins; and sister, Bonnie Morgan. Survivors include his wife, Regina Perkins; son, Jeff (Brandi) Perkins; daughter, Holly Rogers; brother, W.J. Perkins, C.H. (Donna) ... (click for more)

Zachary Bryant, six, died on Monday, April 14. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in the chapel with Reverends Marshal Catlett and Jim Powell officiating. Interment will follow at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. His family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Friday, April 18, and prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. ... (click for more)

Billy R. Stone died after a battle with ALS, on April 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Stone was born Nov. 17, 1934. He was the son of the late Hubert Earl Stone and Mary Lou Owens Stone of Olive Branch, Ms. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joan Wilson Stone; son, Dennis R. Stone and wife Karen of Nashville; daughter, Deborah Stone Hasty of St. ... (click for more)

Governor Bill Haslam signed HB 2371/SB2464 on Wednesday. The law ends forced annexations and gives Tennesseans the right to vote. The law now requires cities to annex by consent of the landowner or through referendum approved by a majority of the landowners to be annexed. As an additional protection to farmers, land primarily used for agriculture purposes may not be annexed by any ... (click for more)

One of the men labeled as the "worst of the worst" in a Chattanooga roundup was sentenced Tuesday to 10 months and three years supervised release after he pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. Guy Wilkerson told Federal Judge Sandy Mattice, "I'm just a young father and I want the best for my kids." He said he apologized and that he knew what he ... (click for more)