James Elligan, Sr., 95, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

Winfred James Singleton, 81, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, surrounded by his children. He was a native of Marlow, Tn., and lived in Chattanooga for over 50 years. He retired from Chattanooga City Public Schools with 35+ years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Linda Singleton and his mother, Eula Singleton ... (click for more)

Larry Virgil Gray, 78, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Cleveland. He was a laid-back, easy-going man, who never spoke words in anger as to hurt anyone. He worked in the Gold and Silver Exchange Shop in Cleveland. He retired from Olin after 34 years of service and was loved and well respected by all who worked with him. He was always ... (click for more)

Sandra Kay Childs, 50, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a member of Ooltewah Church of God and enjoyed being outdoors, going to the beach, and spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She is survived by her parents, Thomas and Brenda Childs; brothers, ... (click for more)

The Nashville jurors in the Janet Hinds case deliberated 13 hours on Friday before stopping for the night. The panel was to resume talks at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Jurors reported making good progress an hour before they were dismissed for the night by Judge Don Poole. But they returned an hour later still without a verdict. Ms. Hinds is charged in the February 2019 traffic ... (click for more)

Six juveniles (ages 13-17 years old), who were arrested for their criminal involvement in auto burglaries and shooting of BCSO K9 Joker, attended an arraignment hearing on Friday. They were ordered to be held at the Bradley County Juvenile Detention Center until their detention hearing next Thursday. Prior to their arraignment, the Cleveland Police Department charged them ... (click for more)