For over a century Time magazine has selected their man (later changed to person) of the year to honor one who has been the most newsworthy person in the world. Some of their choices were heavily criticized such as Adolph Hitler, but to their credit they stuck to their journalistic integrity as there was no doubt unfortunately he was the most newsworthy of that year. So now this ... (click for more)

When Hamilton County School Board member Jenny Hill was reported to say that she thought the school system needed “to take control” of future public meetings regarding a proposed $1.3 billion facilities plan, it was confusing at best because I thought the school system was already in control of those meetings last week. Hill criticized the consultant for dysfunctional public ... (click for more)

A man who was called a suspect in murders on Sunday night at the Bayberry Apartments was taken into custody in dramatic fashion in a courtroom at the Courts Building on Thursday morning. Later in the morning, Chattanooga Police said Mark Caslin, 26, has been charged in the slayings. Police said, "During the preliminary investigation, Chattanooga Police Department officers ... (click for more)

An attorney for the Chattanooga woman who allegedly ran over and killed law enforcement officer Nicholas Galinger said he will ask a change of venue for her. Janet Hinds, 55, will be back in court in a couple of months. She is to have her trial date decided on Feb. 3. A trial date sometime in late summer was hinted at by defense attorney Ben McGowan. Other pre-trial hearings ... (click for more)

LA Dodgers’ Rick Honeycutt will be the honoree for the Classic 150’s Toast of Champions. Among the first to be announced as a speaker will be former MLB pitcher and broadcaster Orel Hershiser. T he event will be emceed by Tom Paciorek. Other big names from the MLB are expected to also take part. The annual fundraising event will be held on Jan. 21 at the Chattanooga Convention ... (click for more)

The United Championship Racing Alliance - UCRA announced Tuesday via its website (UCRAracing.com) that the 2019 National Points Championship Awards Luncheon will take place Saturday Jan. 18, at the Western Sizzlin’ Steakhouse Restaurant in Jasper, Tn., off I-24 at Exit 155. It will be at 1 p.m. CST/2 p.m. EST. After lunch, the posted points awards will be passed out to the Top ... (click for more)