James Calvin Combs, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. He had lived in the Chattanooga area for most of his life, and was of the Baptist faith. He served his country in the Navy before retiring in 1965, and was then employed with American National Insurance Company as a district manager before retiring in 1991, after more than 20 years of service. He was ... (click for more)

Edith Michelle Blevins, 56, of Rossville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Born July 21, 1962, she was the daughter of Thomas Gerald and Norma Jean Crook. Michelle graduated from Lookout Valley School. She was an employee at Orange Grove. She was of the Baptist faith, and was raised in Highland Park Baptist Church. Michelle was preceded in death ... (click for more)

Evelyn Skelton, 87, of Chickamauga, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at her residence. Evelyn had lived most of her life in Chickamauga. She was a homemaker who took pride in her hard work. She loved her family, working in the yard, mowing the lawn, gardening, and enjoying what the outdoors had to offer. She was preceded in death by her husband, ... (click for more)

Vernie Peters, age 74, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday February 21, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are by locally owned and operated Ponders Melrose Chapel, Dalton, GA. (706) 226-4002. (click for more)

Hamilton County Schools will be closed on Friday due to the amount of rain that has fallen in the last few hours and the amount expected between now and tomorrow. School-age child care will be open at seven locations from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. to assist parents. The locations for child care are: Battle Academy, East Brainerd Elementary, East Ridge Elementary, Harrison Elementary, ... (click for more)

A city report says an instructor over police academies had a pattern of sexual harassment against female cadets. Two female trainees initially filed the complaint against instructor Ricky Ballard. Ballard was suspended earlier this month for 160 hours without pay over the sexual allegations. Four female cadets said they received unwanted hugs from Ballard. They said Ballard ... (click for more)