The Chattanooga Mocs volleyball team suffered a tough 3-2 (25-21, 25-22, 21-25, 21-25, 15-9) loss on the opening day of Southern Conference play in Maclellan Gymnasium. The loss marks the first back-to-back losses at home since Sept. 26, 2014 and the first loss to WCU in Maclellan since Oct. 5, 2013.   The Mocs fall to 7-8, 0-1 on the season and have lost their last five. ... (click for more)

For the first time this season, the Lee University women's soccer team tasted defeat in a Gulf South Conference matchup with a 1-0 setback at Christian Brothers University. The Lady Flames dropped to 4-3 overall and 3-1 in the GSC, while CBU improved to 6-2 (3-1 GSC).   After a scoreless first half, the hosts scored the lone goal of the match just over seven minutes into ... (click for more)

A witness told a Criminal Court jury on Friday that Derek Morse told him "his emotions got the best of him" at a triple killing in Lookout Valley. Michael Shavers also said Morse told him in detail about the slayings of John "Jake" Lang, Jon Morris and Caleb Boozer and the shooting of Matthew Callan at the Rolling Hills Trailer Park on April 9, 2014. Morse is standing trial ... (click for more)

Federal prosecutor James Brooks is calling for a "meaningful sentence" for Doug Dyer and James Brennan, who are charged in a $4.9 million swindle. He rejected arguments that they should receive leniency due to their age and health problems. They are set to be sentenced next Friday at 9 a.m. by Judge Travis McDonough. Prosecutor Brooks said concerning Dyer, "As this Court ... (click for more)

The calendar fills up quickly in September as families return to a packed routine after quieter summer days. Unfortunately, your health might take a backseat to your busy schedule. So make a note on your calendar that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and remind yourself—or the men in your life—about the importance of a healthy prostate.   Prostate cancer is ... (click for more)

As thousands of his friends prepare to celebrate the 100th birthday of Chattanooga newspaper icon, J.B. Collins, tomorrow, it is only fitting that I publicly salute a great reporter who helped develop me as a writer in the 38 years we spent together at the Chattanooga News-Free Press. He was a genius of a writer back in the day and a great photographer as well. I have adored him ... (click for more)