Former Signal Mountain resident Hale Carmack "Mack" Holland passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his home in Franklin, Tn. Mr. Holland was born on June 21, 1931. He graduated from The McCallie School in 1949 and the University of Chattanooga in 1951. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He served in the United States Army as a second lieutenant and as a captain ... (click for more)

Eric Romuel Schmelzer, 53, of Flintstone, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 15, 2019. Born and raised in the Dearborn area of Michigan, Eric moved to Chattanooga where he started a new journey and brought his two sons into the world. He later moved to Georgia, where he lived the remainder of his life with his two sons as his focus. He was preceded in death by his ... (click for more)

Reverend Billy Joe Cochran, 86, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, November 18, 2019 at Emory University Hospital. Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, (706) 226-4002 (click for more)

Rita Faye Hudgins, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Monday, November 18, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com . Arrangements will be announced by Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, (706) 226-4002 (click for more)

Criminal Court Judge Don Poole on Tuesday morning announced that he was denying Lee Hall’s request for post-conviction relief. Hall was convicted in the April 1991 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Traci Crozier. He is set to be executed on Dec. 5. In explaining his decision, Judge Poole said, "The petitioner’s second post-conviction petition is barred by Tennessee Code ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Police, with the assistance of the Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force, arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred in the 3800 block of Larry Drive on Sept. 28. Marshon Langford, 40, was shot on Larry Drive, then he drove to Pin Oak Drive, where he crashed his vehicle. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. The suspect, a 15-year-old ... (click for more)