The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Chattanooga Chapter, Inc. will host its Run Woman Run Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. until noon on Facebook Live. “Women need to be front and center during these crucial decision-making times in our democracy,” said Tina Fielder-Gibson, NCBW’s Public Policy Committee chair. “NCBW Chattanooga wants to reach out to women who ... (click for more)

Area 61 Gallery’s final “Featured Artist Show” for the year is a pairing of local artist works in Wax & Weave. North Georgia artist Paul Fontana favors working in encaustic – a fusing of beeswax with oil paint – to produce color abstracts on wood panel. Lisa Denney, an artist and floor covering designer, creates weavings that incorporate other art media pushing the boundaries ... (click for more)

A man is facing numerous felony charges after leading sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase down Hixson Pike. On Friday morning, deputies noticed a black BMW in the drive-thru of Hixson Pike Smoking Joe’s, and recognized it as a vehicle driven by Andrew Taylor, 40, who has an extensive criminal record. The tag did not match the vehicle. When Taylor pulled into a gas station ... (click for more)

he Chattanooga Fire Department responded to Shallowford Road Saturday after receiving reports that flames and heavy black smoke were coming from a home in the 400 block. It happened at 12:33 a.m. Responding units found a working fire at 404 Shallowford Road and started attacking it. Firefighters worked to get the flames knocked down and searches of the residence were conducted. ... (click for more)

A few weeks ago we learned that Sheriff Jim Hammond was asking for a second raise. Earlier this year Hamilton County employees were notified that "due to COVID-19" there would be no raises for employees of any kind this year. I guess Mr. Hammond didnt get that memo about no raises. Why is it that some employees will be getting a raise and others are not? That doesn't really ... (click for more)

Not so long ago we started kicking off The Saturday Funnies with some of our favorite riddles, which can be a lot of fun. As you have just discovered, quarantining at Thanksgiving isn’t as much fun but did you notice when we cut the crowd, our gratitude was allowed to get larger? It seemed we had more time to focus on our treasures, and there is something that is pretty much fun ... (click for more)