The Rotary Club of Chattanooga Hamilton Place's speaker this week was Steve McCloud, president and CEO of Trident Leadership. "Steve is an expert in high-performance teams and their leadership. He has devoted his career to delivering crucial lessons of performance and leadership from combat veterans to leaders and teams of all types. "Trident Leadership destinations ... (click for more)

East Brainerd Kiwanis (formerly Brainerd Kiwanis) is having its 71st annual BBQ  Friday  and  Saturday, July 28 and 29,  at the Baptist Children's Home, 6623 Lee Hwy.  t Tickets are $10 for pork, beef or a chicken plate. The public can also buy bags of pork or beef.  Bill Pinson said, "We usually sell 4,000 tickets.  We work ... (click for more)

A woman has been arrested in the murder of 28-year-old  Eric Burchfield i n Hixson early Friday morning. Police identified her as Ember Lee Cash Elm. She was booked as Emily Leanne Brooks Johnson, 26, of 4024 Woodmont Dr. At 3:25 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person who had been shot at the Kangaroo Express at 4849 Hixson Pike. Officers were on ... (click for more)

Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson was booked at the Bradley County Jail Friday morning. He faces six separate charges of altering/falsifying/forging a title plate assignment. Sheriff Watson, a former state legislator, posted a $30,000 bond. He issued this statement, "For more than a year, I have confronted numerous accusations from some who desire to have more control ... (click for more)

It is unconscionable in this day and age that these children had to exist in such deplorable conditions and that an innocent baby suffered and died alone in a locked car.  Yes, there is blame and accountability considering this family had child neglect charges filed a few years ago (that were apparently dropped and expunged) and a large part of the responsibility should ... (click for more)

Every week I get emails full of inspiration and funny stories. This summer I have gathered a sampling of my weekly harvest and presented the collection as a reminder we ought to cherish laughter with those we love and the weekend. I am not only amazed how popular my ‘Summer Saturdays’ have become but this week I have gotten funnies from California, Texas and Arizona, to mention ... (click for more)