Cleveland City Schools officials said its schools obtained the highest ratings in new testing released Thursday. Officials said, "Earlier today, the Tennessee Department of Education lifted the embargo on TVAAS growth data related to last year’s TNReady testing.  Based on that data release, Cleveland City Schools has been designated as a Level 5 district, the highest rating ... (click for more)

A couple is facing auto theft and burglary charges, including breaking into the vehicle of the wife of a Chattanooga Police Department detective and running up charges on a credit card. Charges were bound to the Grand Jury against Curtis Anthony Bryson, 36, and Clarissa Dials, 36. The detective said his wife's unlocked 2009 Grand Caravan was entered through an unlocked door ... (click for more)

I am glad that Jeff Styles presented the details of the event on his website.  Just because the government alleges a crime does not mean guilty. A criminal charge is an allegation by government. Sure, that allegation can be very serious, but the charge is still an unproven allegation until a court of law and Lady Justice has her review of the proof.  A person gets ... (click for more)

If ever there becomes a movie that reveals the rotten side of politics, the script has just been written. My goodness, it has all of the hot words: liberals, Muslims, bedroom beds, spouse abuse, non-transparency (or is it collusion,) kids in shock, a seated member of Congress, vulgar language, the Democratic National Committee, a woman scorned, and – best of all – an election. ... (click for more)

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga junior Colin Brewer has earned a spot on the Peter Mortell Holder of the Year Award Watch List.  The Peter Mortell Holder of the Year Award (or HOTY) is a tongue-in-cheek, informal award given to the top holder in college football in the United States. The Mortell HOTY Award was created in 2015 by its first recipient, Peter Mortell, ... (click for more)

FOOTBALL   THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Central vs. Walker Valley at Finley Stadium Baylor vs. Notre Dame at Finley Stadium   FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 Boyd-Buchanan at Whitwell Bradley at Farragut Brainerd at Howard McCallie at Chattanooga Christian Rhea Co. at Cleveland Copper Basin at Polk Co. Signal Mountain at ... (click for more)