The family of W.J. Woodward lived in the rural area of Jersey about 10 miles northeast of Chattanooga in February, 1897 (Jersey Pike area). It was a large family with several children that worked in the cornfields and frequently traveled to Chattanooga to shop for basic goods. One of the girls, Lizzie, had recently married Ira Montgomery and they were planning to move from Jersey ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Department of Transportation announces the following road closures: Reminder: 629 Market St. The Market Street closure started Friday at 1 p.m. between 6th Street and 7th Street for crane installation. This closure is in effect until Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 5 a.m. Detours are posted via Broad Street. Ely Road at Hixson Pike Beginning Monday, Feb. 17 at ... (click for more)

A new contract for County School Supt. Bryan Johnson that is expected to be approved by a majority of the School Board on Thursday includes a significant raise to a base pay of $240,000. His base pay was $197,500 when he got a four-year contract in 2017. That contract is not due to run out until 2021. But the board majority is expected to move ahead with a new four-year contract ... (click for more)

A man who left his 2013 Chevrolet at 311 Chestnut St. said someone got inside and stole it. The man said he is in possession of the only key for the vehicle. He said he did not know how the suspect(s) were able to start the vehicle. The OnStar vehicle tracker was able to track the vehicle to an alley off E. 42nd Street between 15th and 16th Avenues. The vehicle was found unoccupied. ... (click for more)

I have lived on Big Ridge for years but in the last few months, I’ve become increasingly concerned about emergency services to residents on the ridge. It is my understanding that Lake Resort Drive used to be the preferred route for emergency vehicles when answering calls on the ridge. However in February 2019, Lake Resort Drive was reduced to one lane when part of the road failed ... (click for more)

When I wrote about my newfound love for every employee of Siskin Hospital on Valentine’s Day, I got a rash of notes from some of the honchos. Not only did it warm my heart, but I had sent in some money for a ticket to this year’s Possibilities Luncheon, which will be on March 3rd. Donna Deweese, who handles special events for the hospital, wrote that I might get to sit with my ageless ... (click for more)