Chattanooga Police worked six robberies, 46 burglaries and one rape in the period May 2-8. Robberies were at 3838 Rae Trail, Washington Alternative School at 7821 Hancock Road, Big Daddy's at 3901 Dodds Ave., 4555 Tricia Dr., Wendy's on Brainerd Road, and Kangaroo Express at 600 Ashland Terrace.   Burglaries were at 1306 Woodhill Dr., 805 Brynwood ... (click for more)

The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners has assessed fines against Congressman Scott DesJarlais for being a medical doctor and having sexual relations with two patients. A 7-page consent order said the incidents occurred in 2000. He was fine $250 each for the two patients. Also, he must pay up to $1,000 for costs of the investigation. Click here to read the board order. (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 am still wincing over the fact a horrendous bill passed in the state legislature that would make whistle-blowers into criminals would have actually gone into law had it not been for Governor Bill Haslam’s eleventh-hour veto. Called the “Ag-Gag bill,” similar efforts in other states have also soured because it is no more than a Catch-22 trick to protect those who abuse animals, ... (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. – The three-time defending state champion isn’t ready to give up its Class A baseball dynasty. The Decatur County Riverside Panthers unleashed a devastating 13-hit attack, led by Alex Whitwell’s 5-for-5 performance that included five RBIs, scored eight runs in the second inning and crushed Silverdale Baptist Academy, 18-1, Thursday at Middle Tennessee Christian’s ... (click for more)