Thanks, East Ridge Council, For Standing Up To Ex-Lawyer

Friday, January 25, 2013

It seems that East Ridge just can't rid itself of their ex-attorney John Anderson and his constant billing.

He's been on the government take for so long they just can't seem wean him off.

Way to go, council, for finally standing up to him and his ridiculous copying charges.

Ronnie "Rock" Land

May 17, 2013

Animal Rights Activists Try To Bully Lawmakers - And Response

May 16, 2013

Jody Baker: Holmes On How To Think Like A Detective Part 2

I’m wondering whose idea it was to put the Apis Bull in front of the Tallan Building at the corner of MLK and Carter Street? We can’t have the 10 Commandments at the courthouse, but this ... (click for more)

Roy Exum crosses the line in trashing members of Congress simply because they disagree with him on animal welfare policy. The Farm Bill amendment proposed by Rep. Steve King (R-IA) merely seeks ... (click for more)

Holmes on How to Think Like a Detective.2 1. "It is of the highest importance in the art of detection to be able to recognize, out of a number of facts, which are incidental ... (click for more)

Opinion

I’m wondering whose idea it was to put the Apis Bull in front of the Tallan Building at the corner of MLK and Carter Street? We can’t have the 10 Commandments at the courthouse, but this is o.k.? Mark Vestal Signal Moutain (click for more)

Animal Rights Activists Try To Bully Lawmakers - And Response

Roy Exum crosses the line in trashing members of Congress simply because they disagree with him on animal welfare policy. The Farm Bill amendment proposed by Rep. Steve King (R-IA) merely seeks to stop states from interfering with interstate commerce, as they are already prohibited from doing. [“Roy Exum: Animal Thugs Turn To Congress,” May 14] Animal liberation groups ... (click for more)

Breaking News

Berke Keeping Bobby Dodd As Police Chief

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke said Friday he is keeping Bobby Dodd as police chief. “I have had numerous conversations with Chief Dodd over the last several weeks,” said Mayor Berke. “I appreciate his dedication and experience in law enforcement and have asked him to continue to serve as chief of police.” “I look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Berke and his administration, ... (click for more)

Baker Says City Withdrawal On Riverbend Security Will Make Pin Costs Rise Next Year

Riverbend Festival Executive Director Chip Baker told the Civitan Club on Friday that the city's decision to no longer provide city police officers inside the festival gates will cost pin prices to go up next year. Mr. Baker said, "I understand the actions that governments have to take, but we'll have to adjust our prices next year. How much, I don't know yet." City officials ... (click for more)

Sports

Silverdale Beats Trousdale, 6-0, For Berth In Class A State Tourney

Silverdale Baptist Academy’s baseball team has a state tournament reservation. Senior right-hander Reid Clements threw a two-hit shutout, shortstop Joey Szollosi belted a home run and the top-ranked Seahawks beat visiting Trousdale County, 6-0, to post a Class A sectional victory on Friday and nail down a berth in next week’s Spring Fling in Murfreesboro. “This is the ... (click for more)

Irish Netters Head to State

Led by seniors Jay Nguyen and Christian Sam Miguel, the Notre Dame boys extended their perfect season to 16-0 with a 4-0 triumph against host Collegedale Friday in a D-I A-AA tennis sectional match. The Irish now advance to the Final Four of BlueCross Spring Fling XX Tuesday in Murfreesboro. “Everyone brought your best match today and it was an excellent win,” Notre ... (click for more)