Erlanger Health System's Rob Brooks is leaving his post as chief operating officer. Kevin Spiegel, Erlanger president, said, “After six years as the executive vice-president/chief operating officer at Erlanger, Rob Brooks has separated from the organization effective on Aug. 20 . " We sincerely wish Rob and his family much success as he transitions into the next phase of his ... (click for more)

Orange Grove Center announces Dr. Nellie P. Gannon has joined their staff. Dr. Gannon will be working as a dentist in the clinic. "The dental clinic here at Orange Grove Center is different than most," officials said. "Thanks to a grant from the TN Council on Developmental Disabilities, we are able to run Project Open Wide. This means that we are willing to do whatever it takes ... (click for more)

A Chattanooga Police officer was struck while working a head-on collision on Highway 153 early Sunday morning. The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. near the intersection with U.S. 27. The officer was hit by a white pickup truck. He was taken to the hospital, but his condition was not immediately known. There were injuries in the head-on crash. After the incident, ... (click for more)

The City Treasurer is now set to collect the first-year assessments for the downtown Business Improvement District (BID) after the County Commission decided not to let Trustee Bill Hullander do it. The City Council is set to consider a resolution on Sept. 3 authorizing the treasurer to do the collections. The resolution is sponsored by Chairman Erskine Oglesby, a staunch supporter ... (click for more)

Two recent articles reveal a great deal about the present state of local public education. Mixing and matching information and reading between the lines reveals even more. First, there is that loooonnnngg list of Top Hamilton County Schools Salaries 2019. That nearly incredible list covers only salaries from $70,000 and up, and includes 290 different individuals -- approaching ... (click for more)

One of the greatest scenes in all of moviedom is at that moment in the movie “Patton” where only George C. Scott could provide the harsh cackle. Starring in the role of the famed World War II general, Scott stands in the turret of his command vehicle and yells in the wind, “Rommel, you magnificent bastard … I read your book!” What too few of those who caused the 1970 film to ... (click for more)