Clint Powell interviewed Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy. They discussed the relationship between the police officers and the community, the definition of trauma, how many gangs are in our area, and all of the shootings in July. Click here to listen to the podcast. (click for more)

Sandra Stacey was the recipient of a wheelchair ramp thanks to the efforts of Modern Woodmen of America and Financial Advisors Andrew McGarvey and Vincent Estill. Her husband thanked Modern Woodmen, saying, “This wheelchair ramp gives my wife her independence back. She can now get to her flower beds rather than pointing at them for me to do the work. Thank you so much!” (click for more)

A Chattanooga Police officer was struck while working a head-on collision on Highway 153 early Sunday morning. The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. near the intersection with U.S. 27. The officer was hit by a white Chevrolet pickup truck that drove through the active crash scene. Investigator Jefrey Buckner, 33, was taken to the hospital, but his condition was not immediately ... (click for more)

A 35-year-old man was shot while walking near the Walnut Street Bridge early Sunday morning. At approximately 2:09 a.m.., Chattanooga Police responded to a local hospital on a report of a person who arrived with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim who was suffering from a non life-threatening gunshot wound. The CPD Violent Crimes Bureau ... (click for more)

Two recent articles reveal a great deal about the present state of local public education. Mixing and matching information and reading between the lines reveals even more. First, there is that loooonnnngg list of Top Hamilton County Schools Salaries 2019. That nearly incredible list covers only salaries from $70,000 and up, and includes 290 different individuals -- approaching ... (click for more)

One of the greatest scenes in all of moviedom is at that moment in the movie “Patton” where only George C. Scott could provide the harsh cackle. Starring in the role of the famed World War II general, Scott stands in the turret of his command vehicle and yells in the wind, “Rommel, you magnificent bastard … I read your book!” What too few of those who caused the 1970 film to ... (click for more)