Michell Hodge, 47, passed away at Tennova Hospital January 13, 2022. She graduated from Murray County High School in the class of 1992. She enjoyed hiking and camping with her children, and had a passion for art. She created an art exhibition for the Cleveland Public Library. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Hodge; her son, Michael Hodge; her two daughters, Kimberly Hodge ... (click for more)

Van “Chip” Kelly, 73, died on Thursday, January 13, 2022, with his second family by his side for his entire battle. Chip was a graduate of McCallie School and an Army veteran. He worked for Lilly and McCall for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Van, Sr. and Elizabeth Kelly; and his wife, Sherida Kelly. He leaves to treasure his memory, Mark (Cindy) Witt, ... (click for more)

Sandra Wrinkle Pinson, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Sandra was born in Dalton, Ga., on June 19, 1938, to the late Dimple and Lloyd Wrinkle. She graduated from Dalton High and received her undergraduate degree from Auburn University. Sandra strongly believed in the importance of education and devoted much of her life to this mission. She was a ... (click for more)

James “Jim” Alan Doss, 77, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was a graduate of Rossville High School and received his Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University in 1969. Jim was a faithful member of Apison Baptist Church and a member of the choir. He worked as a boiler engineer with Process Equipment for 23 years. He loved ... (click for more)

Several Hamilton County Schools are shifting to remote learning due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. Officials said, "The health and well-being of all Hamilton County students and staff has and will always be our highest priority. We are monitoring the current wave of COVID-19 spreading across our community and schools. "Current state law does not permit the entire school ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department on Wednesday reported 600 new positive COVID-19 cases, up from 479 on Tuesday. The total number of cases in the county now stands at 81,080. There were 10 more deaths from the virus in Hamilton County reported on Wednesday, for a total of 946. “The ten deaths reported today by the Hamilton County Health Department occurred within the last ... (click for more)