Antonio Jerome Smith, Sr., 25, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was a 2013 graduate of Howard High School. He was of Baptist faith. Antonio was pursuing his career in the entertainment industry. He was preceded in death by his son, Antonio Smith, Jr.; grandparents, Willie and Willie Mae Hodges, Sr. and Anthony “Woosie” Roberts; and aunt, Demetria Goode. ... (click for more)

Arch Cooley, 77, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home. Returning from Michigan, he was a resident of the area for 15 years. He was a member of the Harley Owners Group for the past 30+ years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arch W. and Ethel Stringer Cooley; and brother, ... (click for more)

Jeannine McNabb Tarpley, 90, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at a local health care facility. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and flowers. Her favorite pastime was researching her family history. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertie and Maude McNabb; husband, Warren L. Tarpley; and brother, John McNabb and his wife, Louella McNabb. Survivors ... (click for more)

Gerron “Gary” Colston, 62, of Whitwell, Tn., passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at his home with family by his side. Gary loved spending time with his family. He worked in construction and worked for South Pittsburg Housing Authority. You could always find him outside working in the yard and mowing. He loved hunting, fishing, raising cattle and chickens. Gary was preceded ... (click for more)

Based on the recent mandate from the city of Chattanooga in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Little Debbie IRONMAN Chattanooga presented by McKee, A Family Bakery triathlon originally scheduled for Sept. 27 cannot take place in 2020 and will return on Sept. 26, 2021. Additionally, the Sunbelt Bakery IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga presented by McKee, A Family Bakery triathlon ... (click for more)

County Commissioner Warren Mackey on Wednesday pulled a controversial resolution that would give each commissioner $100,000 per year for doling out to non-profit community groups. Commissioner Mackey said he believed that he had the necessary votes to pass it. However, he said "race has been injected in the issue." He said he was referring to a column in the Chattanooga ... (click for more)