Harold Flemister Sr., 72, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at his residence, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on Feb. 24, 1949, to Odessa Flemister (Ball) in Chattanooga. At age 13, Harold relocated to Monrovia, Liberia with his parents. There, he met his wife, Augusta Broderick. Before moving back to the states, born to them were three ... (click for more)

Sherrod Mason, Jr., 69, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

Claudette Harmon, 79, of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones and listening to Amazing Grace. Mamaw, Claudette, or Aunt Claudie as she was known, was born on May 24, 1942 in Tellico Plains to the late Clarence and Dalia McKenzie. She was a spunky, firecreacker of a woman and a friend to everyone she met. Everyone ... (click for more)

Tonya Ledford, 47, of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence. Born on May 26, 1974, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County. She was preceded in death by her father, James Larry Ledford, Sr. and brother, James Larry Ledford, Jr. Left behind to cherish her memory are her son, Jonathan Malone; mother, Sammie Kay Singleton ... (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)