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)

Notre Dame beat Red Bank, 3-0, Wednesday in high school volleyball action with set scores of 25-17, 25-18 and 25-16. The Lady Lions (1-2) opened the season with a win against Grundy County and followed with a loss to Ooltewah before dropping Wednesday’s match to the Lady Irish. On Tuesday, Cleveland defeated rival Bradley Central 3-0 to open the Lady Raiders’ 2018 season. ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Christian, Red Bank and Ooltewah all won volleyball matches Tuesday with CCS improving to 2-0 with the 3-1 district win over Grace. Soddy Daisy defeated Hixson by a 3-1 final while Lookout Valley split a pair of matches, the Lady Yellow Jackets losing to Gordon Lee before defeating Ringgold. Soddy Daisy prevailed by scores of 25-10, 19-25, 25-8 and 25-21.  ... (click for more)