The mother of the man charged with killing Chattanooga Police Sgt. Tim Chapin was sentenced Monday to serve 30 years and six months in federal prison. Judge Sandy Mattice said the sentence for Kathleen Mathews, 57-year-old mother of Jesse Mathews, as a packed courtroom watched. Ray Mathews, 51-year-old father of Jesse Mathews, must serve 20 years and 10 months. Rachel Mathews, sister of Jesse Mathews, got 11 years and a ... (click for more)
Rep. Vince Dean has picked up papers to run for the Senate District 10 seat now held by Democrat Andy Berke. And Rep. Tommie Brown picked up papers to retain her District 28 seat. That sets up a clash with Rep. JoAnne Favors, who picked up for District 28 earlier. Under Republican redistricting, ... (click for more)
Chattanooga Police on Monday received a tip regarding a meth lab and a boy who was burned at 6393 Fairview Road. The officers found eight one-pot method labs, also known as shake-n-bakes, and a two-year-old boy who had second-degree burns on his chest and stomach. There was ... (click for more)
February 13, 2012
Hamilton County Clerk Bill Knowles said that less than a month remains for county residents wishing to upgrade their non-photo driver’s license without cost in the County Clerk’s Courthouse office. ... (click for more)
AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 I. Call to Order. II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation ... (click for more)
A wintry mix is expected in the Chattanooga area on Monday night. There is a chance of rain before 1 a.m., then rain and snow are likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1 a.m. ... (click for more)
Concerning PILOT funds (the school portion of taxes paid by new businesses that get tax breaks)