The Boynton Lions Club has installed a new member. The latest Lion is Melvin Ray Nelms. "We are very excited to add new friends to our growing club," said president Dakota McIntire. "We welcome those interested in making a difference in the lives of their neighbors to become part of our effort." Vision is a primary focus of the organization by assisting area residents ... (click for more)

Department of Public Works will showcase green infrastructure improvements made in the Highland Park area on Thursday, as part of the City’s reinvestment in the area.  "Green infrastructure is an approach to stormwater management that protects, restores or mimics the natural water cycle and is an effective and economical way to enhance  water quality. This is done ... (click for more)

Glen Donaldson took the witness stand Thursday in the attempt to explain how two good friends ended up with one dead and the other facing a first-degree murder charge.   On the night of Dec. 29, 2016, he texted his son-in-law, Adam Levi, and arranged to pick up bed rails for his daughter, who had left items when she moved out of their house. After loading the rails, ... (click for more)

Two new projects suggested by citizen groups dominated the discussion at the East Ridge City Council meeting  Thursday night. Because they were not published on the agenda, no decisions could be made, but the council was in agreement that more consideration was merited about the city building a new animal shelter and dog park, and for building a field house for athletics at ... (click for more)

Mr. Sole Commissioner Whitfield,   I live in  a cove in western most Chattanooga. My back yard is woods. My front yard is woodland too. My neighbors and I had chance to voice our disagreement in 1996 to the proposed sale of a portion of the farm that dominated this cove and we did. There weren’t very many of us. One member of the group that listened to ... (click for more)

When Joe Smith, a member of the Hamilton County School Board, met with officials of the UnifiEd political action committee on Tuesday, his instructions to his somber listeners were very specific. He told the leaders of the now-tainted education non-profit group. “Do not endorse me. I extended the courtesy of answering your questions … I am eager to do the right thing. But I am saying ... (click for more)