Named for the phrase coined by Shirley Chisholm during her historic run for the 1972 democratic presidential nomination, the UnBought & UnBossed Awards honor local women who through their career achievement and/or community involvement have made a significant impact on the lives of women and girls. Community members submit nominations of women residing in Hamilton County and ... (click for more)

Phil Smartt, candidate for County Commission District 7, said he met Thursday with Rick Smith, superintendent of Hamilton County Schools.  His staff said, "Phil knew Rick Smith from when he served on the School Board in the late 1980's early 1990's. Rick was an employee of Hamilton County schools in Soddy Daisy and the two have a cordial relationship.   "Phil and ... (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)

Ever since late August I have devoted my Friday story to picking football games, so as we get back into the random swing, let’s take a look at some of the notes that clutter my desk. * * * Cade Foster, the Alabama field-goal kicker who was horribly abused by some Crimson Tide fans when three kicks went awry against Auburn, just got a handwritten letter-of-support he is gleefully ... (click for more)