Due to 22 angels being returned un-adopted, and several who have been adopted but gifts not returned, The Salvation Army will be extending its deadline for adopting angels until Saturday, Dec. 14. Hamilton Place and Northgate Malls will have their Angel Tree tables open until 8 p.m. on Saturday. Families at or below the poverty line with children 12 years of age or younger ... (click for more)

The Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa met Saturday to finalize their Toys for Tots collection effort. Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization for women educators. According to Alpha Delta Kappa representatives, while its focus is education, ADK participates throughout the year in several community-based altruistic projects and educational scholarships. (click for more)

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission on Monday chose to take no action on the zoning ordinance previously approved last month by the Walden Town Council, clearing the developer to proceed with a controversial Walden Town Center. The development slated for Taft Highway on Signal Mountain will include a full-service grocery store, fuel station, retail, offices ... (click for more)

Officials with Erlanger reported a significant spike in flu-like illnesses the first week of December, compared to the same period last year. Last week, the hospital reported a total of 74 cases to the Hamilton County Health Department, compared to only 15 cases during the same week last year. 10 weeks into the flu season, Erlanger has reported 396 influenza-like illnesses ... (click for more)

With regard to the ongoing saga of the old Quarry golf course and its proposed development, I reject the proposed plan endorsed by the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy (Chattanoogan - Breaking News 11/30/2019) and believe a better outcome can be achieved. There is a middle ground that involves all R-1 construction including preserving the tree, greenspace, streams and ponds. ... (click for more)

Several weeks ago one of my favorite websites, 24/7wallstreet.com, teased me by releasing its version of the “100 Absolute Best Songs in History” and anytime I see such a boast it's like trying to pick “The Best of All Your Girl Friends Who You Didn’t Marry,” or “My Best SEC Football Players In 50 Years Of Watching Close.” The easiest way to shut down any argument is to counter: ... (click for more)