David Fowler, president of The Family Action Council of Tennessee, hit the decision of the Boy Scouts of America to lift its ban on gay Scouts. He said, "The leaders of the Boy Scouts of America from across the nation have spoken. But what they have said will saddle a great organization with challenges and complexities that always come with giving in to the politics ... (click for more)

City Judge Sherry Paty on Thursday passed a case against Chattanooga Police Sgt. Gary Martin for six months to be dismissed if there are no further problems with a dog that caused a bicyclist to fall. Brad Smith said he suffered a broken shoulder in the incident seven weeks ago and has been out of work at his printing job ever since. He appeared in court with his right arm in ... (click for more)

We do not have to pander to those in our country who were not invited and made their way here on their own. They are here against our laws that are already on the books which are not enforced.  They do not have negotiation rights to dictate to the United States government nor does our government have the right to pick and choose which laws are to be enforced or ignored so ... (click for more)

I’ve gotten hundreds of jokes since Tuesday when I wrote about feeling a little puny lately and expressing my belief that laughter is the best medicine. After breaking some bones in my arm as I slept last week and having no idea there were already some other fractures, it looked pretty certain I had a case of “The Big C.” I’ve always felt that stands for “courage” but the medical ... (click for more)

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – While the prep athletic spotlight is on Spring Fling, Ooltewah High School managed to make news Thursday afternoon. Jon Massey, who formerly played and coached baseball at Ooltewah High School, has been hired as the Lady Owls’ new softball coach. Massey, who turns 49 next month, replaces veteran Norma Nelson, who was fired on May 14 after 20 years ... (click for more)

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Talk about resiliency. Three-time defending state Class A champion Decatur County Riverside routed Silverdale Baptist Academy, 18-1, Thursday to force a winner-take-all showdown and determine the upper bracket winner at Middle Tennessee Christian’s Joe Baron Field. Decatur County had the momentum. Silverdale had its horse on the mound – senior ... (click for more)