Richard W. Clark, Jr., known to family and friends as Richie, of Ringgold, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the age of 56. A native of Ringgold, Richard made a career in the automotive repair trade. He was the owner of Fishers Paint and Body Shop in Ringgold. Richard was an avid sports enthusiast, and he loved the outdoors. He is survived by his loving parents, ... (click for more)

Charles “Charlie” R. Cole, 87, of Ringgold, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019 in a local hospital. Charlie was born March 10, 1931 to the late George H. & Lena Cole. He was a long-time member of Ringgold First Baptist Church and the Lewis Taylor Sunday School Class. He was retired from U.S. Pipe, after 35 years of service in purchasing. He was co-owner with Wayne Lamb ... (click for more)

John Ferrell Norrell, 85, of Georgetown, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. John was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church and previous member of Savannah Bay Baptist Church. He loved to trout fish and play golf. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Norrell; parents, Johnny and Lillian Norrell; sister, Shelia Norrell; and brothers, ... (click for more)

Ronald Dean Smith, 65, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and a United States Marine Corps veteran. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Opal Smith. He is survived by his wife, Betty; sons, Ronnie (Rachel) Smith, Isaac Smith and his girlfriend Bobbie Brewer, Jonathan Pitner and Jeremiah Pitner; daughters, ... (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)