Edna Clara Foote Goins, 86, of Ringgold, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. She had lived in the Chattanooga & North Georgia areas for most of her life, and was a member of New Haven Baptist Church in Chattanooga. She was a loving and devoted sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, that will be truly missed ... (click for more)

Doris Marie Rollins Nichols, 94, of Ringgold, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019. A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, she was a graduate of Ringgold High School and a member of Ringgold First Baptist Church for 50 years. Doris lived a life of giving. In 1948 her and her husband Fred had a daughter, Mary Bell, who was invalid and for 15 years she cared for her day and night ... (click for more)

James Guy Copp, 78, entered heaven peacefully with his loving wife, Jane, at his side on Friday, April 19, 2019. “Good Friday” was indeed good for heaven for they welcomed an incredibly loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Jim touched everyone’s heart. He treated all with kindness and deeply loved his family, especially his grandchildren. His love and support ... (click for more)

George Kimball "Kim" Thompson, 67, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Good Friday, April 19, 2019. He was a vital part of the Chattanooga arts and music community for five decades as a baritone vocalist, actor, and arts educator. He performed with the Choral Arts of Chattanooga, Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra, Chattanooga Theatre Center, and Signal Mountain ... (click for more)

Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield said on Wednesday that the county will pay off its $8.7 million debt to Erlanger Health System within the current tax cycle. The announcement was made on Walker County's Facebook page and can be found here . The debt was incurred during the prior administration of Commissioner Bebe Heiskell, when she backed $10 million of an infusion ... (click for more)

Former Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield is proposing that the city and county take $1 million each from the hotel/motel tax to operate a new homeless center. Mr. Littlefield told members of the County Commission on Wednesday that he believes it would be a justified use of the hotel/motel funds because restaurant and hotel operators often complain that homeless people are disturbing ... (click for more)