Known for its Southern hospitality, revitalized downtown and rich history as the birthplace of the civil rights movement, the riverfront capital city of Montgomery is celebrating both Alabama’s and its own 200th anniversary this December, with a variety of special events taking place throughout the city. From the opening of a 50-year-old time capsule and the revealing of a monumental ... (click for more)

On New Year’s Day, park rangers all across the country are inviting Americans to start 2020 with an energizing First Day Hike. In Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites, dozens of guided treks will encourage friends and families to connect with nature and each other. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative from America’s State Parks to get people outdoors, with hundreds ... (click for more)

Three faculty members at Sequoyah High School were assaulted by a student on Thursday morning, the Sheriff's Office said. The faculty members suffered minor injuries and did not get medical treatment, it was stated. The student is facing juvenile charges. Officials said, "Earlier this morning, there was a verbal altercation at Sequoyah High School between two juvenile students. ... (click for more)

Hollie Eades, 29, was struck and killed Wednesday night on Interstate 75. At approximately 8:05 p.m., a motor vehicle crash occurred involving a pedestrian near the exit ramp for East Brainerd Road from Interstate 75 Southbound. The Chattanooga Police Department's Traffic/DUI Unit responded to the scene. Ms. Eades had just been involved in a rear end collision on Interstate ... (click for more)

It has never been more clear that our elections are in danger. We know that Russia hacked American state boards of elections and voting machine companies in 2016. What’s more, Moscow is already gearing up to do it again in future elections. Enough is enough. Our current system isn’t equipped to handle the growing level of interference. In many cases, states have no way of verifying ... (click for more)

I am blessed in a lot of ways but as I grow older and muddle through my Morning Readings each day, my close friends realize I miss some really important things and they forward them along to me. There is a guy, Larry Cloud, who sends me notes and clippings and videos to the degree he ought to have his own column on Chattanoogan.com, or charge me for psychiatry. Then there is Caleb ... (click for more)