Poinsettia Sunday will be observed at First Baptist Church, 401 Gateway Ave., on Sunday. During the 11 a.m. service, children and youth will have leadership roles.  The Handbell Choir will play during Songs of Community and Dr. Thomas Quisenberry will speak on "Blossom," with text from Isaiah 35:1-10 and Matthew 11:2-11. (click for more)

This week, hundreds of community members will work to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between ChristWay Community Church and global hunger charity Feed My Starving Children, volunteers will prepare 272,160 life-saving meals at an FMSC MobilePack event. The MobilePack will take place: Thursday: 6-8 p.m. Friday: 9-11 ... (click for more)

The House of Representatives on Thursday night passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, and District 3 Congressman Chuck Fleischmann called it " a modest step toward reforming spending and setting our government on a more stable path." However, District 4 Congressman Scott DesJarlais was opposed. The bill passed 332-94. Rep. Fleischmann said, "This agreement ... (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)