Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dalton’s ReStore is now officially open at 111 North Glenwood Ave. Habitat officials thanked the sponsors that helped fund the move, all staff members that put in countless hours beautifying the space, and all board members and volunteers that made the relocation event run smoothly. The ReStore is one of Habitat’s resource development engines. ... (click for more)

Tennessee revenues grew from the same month a year ago and were slightly more than the budgeted estimate for October. Finance and Administration Commissioner Larry Martin reported that October revenues were $1.0 billion, which is $29.5 million more than October of last year and $3.2 million more than the budgeted estimate. The growth rate for October was 2.91%. “October sales ... (click for more)

Officials of the Humane Educational Society say County Commissioner Chip Baker is trying to derail a planned $10 million county appropriation to the HES for a new shelter. On the eve of a schedule vote by the County Commission, HES sent out an email titled "Don't Let Commissioner Baker Delay The Vote!" Commissioner Baker is among some members on the commission interested in ... (click for more)

The Walker County Sheriff's Office said a man emptied his gun at two deputies after a traffic stop off Wilson Road in Rossville on Tuesday, but they were not hurt. The deputies returned fire, and it is believed that the shooter was hit twice. The Sheriff's Office first said the shooter was Robert Dean Root, and a passenger who got out prior to the shooting was John Ambers ... (click for more)

As a volunteer at the Humane Educational Society for four years, I have first-hand knowledge of the work this organization does and the conditions it has to overcome to do it. The 118-year-old facility in which the administration, staff and volunteers work every day is at the end of its road. A new shelter space is more than warranted. The good news is that there are county funds ... (click for more)

At some point this spring, as I impatiently awaited the song birds as I do every year, I took a less-traveled path during My Morning Readings and came across a Thanksgiving story that I loved. Trust me, I have been waiting for about six months … yes, impatiently … to share a story that was written seven years ago by J. Allen Wilson. I searched for him yesterday but the closest ... (click for more)