Charlie Lawson, Jr., 64, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his residence. Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc. (click for more)

Doris Burton, 89, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away September 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

Wyona May Bass, 81, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, moving here two years ago from Mansfield Ohio, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022. She was the daughter of the late James and Edith Hively. She was a former employee of Hartman Electric in Mansfield Ohio working in quality control. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Cary Bass; sons, Sam Bass (Pattie), ... (click for more)

Cheryl Lindsey, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Edward and Lavern Boyd Lindsey, and brother, Trammell Lindsey. Cheryl was a member of Grove Level Baptist Church. She worked in the Payroll Department of Mohawk for 50 years. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, ... (click for more)

The County Commission on Wednesday approved the $8 million purchase of the former Cigna headquarters on Goodwin Road in East Brainerd for use as an elementary school. The deal comes with 19 acres and with an office building full of furniture. The office includes 98,562 square feet. Justin Witt of the county schools said it is expected to cost $15 million to $20 million to ... (click for more)

A 38-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times on Tuesday night. The incident happened around 8 p.m. at 700 E. 48th St. just off Wilson Road. Police were advised that the victim was suffering from a life-threatening injury. Police were told this was a potential dispute between two people that turned violent. The victim was taken to a ... (click for more)