James Lane Byers, 81, a lifelong resident of Lookout Valley, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was retired from Turner Advertising where he worked as a sign painter. He started out painting the iconic “See Rock City” barns. Mr. Byers was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Tiftonia Golf Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wynelle Byers, and ... (click for more)

Robert Erik Haggard, 27, of Nashville, formerly of Chattanooga, died on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He was born on Sept. 23, 1992, in Chattanooga. A 2010 graduate of Notre Dame High School. An avid outdoor man and fisherman. He lived life to the fullest every day. Survivors include his mother, Jan Haggard; father, Calvin Haggard and Leslie Rudd; sister, Elizabeth Haggard; ... (click for more)

Frank Mathis, 68, of Rock Spring passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.H. and Myrtle Mathis; and sister, Judy St. Pierre. He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Mathis of Trion; son, Anthony Mathis of Summerville; brothers, Gene (Nancy) Mathis and Charlie (Melissa) Mathis of Rock Spring; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; ... (click for more)

Loyd Dean Newton, age 83, of the Mill Creek Community in Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Friday morning, November 8, 2019 at Chattanooga Hospice in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born Oct. 5, 1936 a son of the late Paul and Elva Newton. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Newton and Clyde Newton; and brother-in-law, Richard Carnes. He attended North ... (click for more)

Chattanoogans may see some snow flakes early Tuesday morning. However, snow lovers should not get too excited since little to no accumulation is expected. Temperatures will drop well below freezing on Tuesday night - going as low as 21. Amy Maxwell, of Hamilton County Emergency Services, said, "The 'teeth-chattering' cold temperatures expected to arrive late tonight in ... (click for more)

One person was killed when a vehicle ran off Middle Valley Road on Sunday night. At approximately 9:36 p.m., the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 6500 block of Middle Valley Road. Preliminary investigation determined that a 2003 Chevy pick-up was southbound, left the west side of the roadway going down an embankment, struck a utility ... (click for more)