East Ridge Police responded early Friday  at 1:37 a.m.  to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the complainant’s driveway on Connell Street. Police arrived and observed a black Ford Explorer parked at the rear of the residence. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Jason Hughes, 35, who was acquainted with the complainant. The complainant advised that ... (click for more)

The sentencing has been delayed for the former Murray County chief magistrate who was found guilty on all six sex and corruption counts that he faced. Judge Harold Murphy said in a written opinion that it would be prudent for him to first rule on a motion for a new trial that has been filed by the attorney for Bryant Cochran. The sentencing had been set for Feb. 20. No ... (click for more)

Shelley Andrews was one of the kindest, most thoughtful and most effective laborers in our community.  Her work with the Friends of Moccasin Bend was exemplary.  She listened, she learned and she led with dignity and class. Her brave battle with ovarian cancer was a testament to her positive spirit and commitment to her work on behalf of the people of this region. ... (click for more)

As the month of January is almost out the door, I am opening my email today to share a marvelous story that legend has it was printed on piece of paper found in Bear Bryant’s wallet when he died in 1983. While I don’t know that the famed Alabama football coach had this lesson in his wallet, chances are he might have if he’d read it. * * * THE BANK ACCOUNT & RULES Imagine ... (click for more)

A free throw. A turnover. The simple bounce of a ball one way or the other. The Chattanooga Mocs just ended up on the losing end of a 75-72 overtime decision at Mercer. The Mocs fall to 14-8, 7- 2 in the Southern Conference, while the Bears improve to 12-10, also 7-2 tied for second a game behind Wofford. Casey Jones had career highs with 24 points and 15 rebounds, while Greg ... (click for more)

Hayden Abbott, one of several Sale Creek basketball seniors honored between games Thursday night, hit back-to-back 3-pointers to key a fourth-quarter comeback and lead the District 6-A regular season champion Panthers to a stirring 68-57 victory over the gutty Whitwell Tigers. “Hayden hit some big shots that got some momentum going for us, got the crowd back into the game and ... (click for more)