Middle Valley Church of God, at 1703 Thrasher Pike in Hixson, announced that Pastor Mitch McClure will lead a "Celebration of the Victory in Jesus Christ" on Sunday, April 21, at 10:30 a.m. The celebration will include a specially selected gift for all in attendance, special music from the church choir and a special message, "He Finally Got Us The Victory" by Pastor Mitch McClure. ... (click for more)

The Salvation Army continues a decades old tradition with an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga. Those attending should arrive around 6:30 a.m. The service will begin at 7:02 a.m. The late George Burnham from the News Free Press started the National Cemetery service in the 50s. The exact date is not known. The public is invited. ... (click for more)

The state plans to add one lane in each direction to a seven-mile section of Interstate 24, which is one of the most congested freeways in the country. The purchase of right of way for the project is included in TDOT’s annual three year transportation program. Right of way is listed for 2022 in a section between the Georgia state line and Brown's Ferry Road and another ... (click for more)

A person was shot after a road rage incident on Bailey Avenue on Thursday afternoon. Police said the shooter fled. Police responded to 1050 Bailey Ave. at 3:16 p.m. The person was not seriously injured. Police blocked off Bailey Avenue from National Avenue to the overpass as the incident was being investigated. (click for more)

Why in the world would there be any question regarding the wildlife at East Lake park, and the humane relocation of same? Why would anyone need to beg for the right thing to be done? Maybe if the ducks could ride scooters, there would be money for this. Or maybe if they had means to pay for one of the so-called affordable apartments we have in Chattanooga, they would rate the ... (click for more)

For the biggest part of my life (a real long time) I refused to acknowledge what is “good” about Good Friday. Today, in literally every country on earth, it is ‘Good Friday’ and, nope, nothing is “good” about killing my Jesus. Forget that it is the most singular display of His love for me, and I push all of the human race aside, to stand completely alone, and feel Jesus’ eyes on ... (click for more)