Brenda Joyce Evans Slatton, at the age of 64 years old, left her earthly home to walk through the gates of her heavenly home on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Brenda was born on January 17, 1956 to Dewey “Dick” Evans and Mary Sisk Evans. Brenda had been a lifetime resident of Jasper, Tn., and was of the Baptist faith. Brenda loved and adored her children, grandchildren and family. ... (click for more)

Dennis Stephen Smith, 68, of Chickamauga, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was a manger for Shop-Rite in Chickamauga and enjoyed playing bingo. He is survived by his wife, Susan Smith; daughters, Melissa (Chris) Cummings and Ashley (Chris) Mathis; son, Charles Gale; grandchildren, Olivia, Emma, Dylan, Katelyn, Kaden, and Brayden; and pet, Princess. A private ... (click for more)

Calvin Sanford Huffaker Sr., known as Sandy, a highly-acclaimed political satirist and painter, passed away peacefully at his home in Raphine, Va. Sandy was born September 23, 1943 in Chattanooga, to Katherine F. and Hugh Dayton Huffaker. Sandy had two brothers, Hugh Huffaker Jr. (deceased) and Robert F. Huffaker. He attended The McCallie School, received a BA from the University ... (click for more)

James Henry Robinson, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, in a local hospital. He was a retired Master Sergeant of the United States Army. James was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara S. Robinson; parents, Joseph Robinson and Irene Ester Morris. Survivors include his sons, James Johnson of Nashville, and John (Denise) Heathington of Chattanooga; ... (click for more)

County Mayor Jim Coppinger on Tuesday morning presented a bare bones budget that still could be revised downward by reductions from the state. The county mayor said he is confident with the county's revenue projections. However, if there are more cuts coming, he said the county enjoys a healthy rainy day fund. It stands at $110 million - the same as last year. The total county ... (click for more)

Hamilton County has added another 54 coronavirus cases, moving the total to 694, the local Health Department reported on Memorial Day. The county remains at 14 deaths. There have been seven confirmed cases at the Waddington North America Novolex plant on Quintus Loop in the Jersey Pike area. The plant, which had already planned to close for the Memorial Day weekend, conducted ... (click for more)