Controversial  Signal Mountain  mayor Chris Howley, under whose tumultuous 18 months of mayoralty the town has careened from one political battle to another, apparently has no plans to retire from the field.   Friday  – just 10 days after announcing he intends to moderate two candidate forums in which a candidate he already endorsed will ... (click for more)

Here is the latest jail booking report from Hamilton County: ADAMS, KENNETH M  HOMELESS MORRISTOWN, 38714  Age at Arrest: 46 years old Arresting Agency: Chattanooga CRIMINAL TRESPASSING --- ANDERSON, QUINTESSA SHAVON  4029 GREEN AVE CHATTANOOGA, 37410  Age at Arrest: 26 years old Arresting Agency: UTC DRIVING ON REVOKED, SUSPENDED OR CANCELLED ... (click for more)

In 2016, It was   my honor to have been chosen to recognize African American History Month at the February HCDE board meeting.   Throughout my life, I’ve been taught and exposed to African American history both nationally and locally. In reflecting on what to share, I thought about all that was going on in our community and more importantly in our educational community ... (click for more)

There are some who believe this last week has been a devastating one for our community, losing two of our most beloved “builders” within three days of one another. Claude Ramsey, who spent over 40 years in public service and because of the type man he was never lost a political race, died on Monday after a hard fight with illness at the end. On Thursday we lost “Mr. John” Franklin, ... (click for more)

More than a thousand trim and fit men and women gathered at Ross’s Landing Sunday morning for the annual Waterfront Triathlon with McKenzie’s Kirsten Sass the only one of four defending champs to successfully defend her title. There were two races held on Sunday, including a sprint event that included a 400-meter swim, a 12-mile bike ride and a 5K run.   The longer intermediate ... (click for more)

  The University of Tennessee Athletics Department and The Vol Network are hosting a Tribute to "The Voice" event honoring John Ward on Wednesday, June 27, starting at 6 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena. The legendary broadcasting and marketing icon passed away this week following a lengthy illness. He was 88. Wednesday's event will take on a celebratory ... (click for more)