Cleveland State Community College had several members of its Student Senate participate in the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL) in Nashville. TISL is a forum for the top echelon of campus leaders and political science students to exchange ideas and express their opinions on state, federal, and local issues. TISL’s General Assembly, which first convened in 1966, ... (click for more)

The Theta Phi Chapter of Sigma Kappa Sorority at UTC successfully achieved one of their primary goals of giving back to the community over the past year.   The sorority, consisting of nearly 180 women, was honored to be named the organization with the “Most Outstanding Community Service” at the 2013 SGA Banquet.  This award is given to the campus organization that is dedicated ... (click for more)

Members of the Hamilton County Grand Jury said in a final report that they are "appalled" at the lack of manpower at the County Jail. The panel, headed by Robert Smith, said, " This lack of manpower leaves officers with overly burdensome duties and subjects them to physical and psychological 'burnout'." The report said the presence of known gang members in the jail "makes ... (click for more)

A man has been charged with domestic assault after a standoff Wednesday night with police. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Chattanooga Police responded to a domestic violence call at 315 Tremont St.  It was reported that a man had physically assaulted a woman at that location.   Prior to officers' arrival, it was reported that the suspect fired a single ... (click for more)

Seventy-two years ago, Japan carried out an unprovoked, surprise attack on the Pearl Harbor Naval Base. Later on that day, Dec. 7, 1941, after hearing of the success of the raid, the Japanese commander and the actual planner of the attack, Admiral Yamamoto said, "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve." Councilman Chris Anderson ... (click for more)

Steven B. Smith, a Republican political activist with strong ties to the scurrilous Big Lick crowd that has defamed the entire Tennessee Walking Horse industry, was named as president of its powerful breed registry over the weekend. Just two days later – on Monday – three Tennessee men pleaded not guilty to 18 scorching indictments that charged each with aggravated animal cruelty ... (click for more)