Mary Green, 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, in Chattanooga. Arrangements will be announced by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more)

Ahmya Calloway, 16, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more)

Kathy Lynn McGuire, age 60, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Ga. Ms. McGuire was born May 5, 1959, in Floyd County, Ga., a daughter of the late Steve and Nancy Gilreath and Calvin and Linda McGuire, who survive. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Gilreath. She is survived by a son, Mica McGuire; ... (click for more)

With his family at his side, the Lord called Charles Harbert Campbell, at age of 85, home on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Charles was born on Sept. 8, 1934, to the late William Roosevelt Campbell and Ruby Webb Campbell. He spent his life living in the Jasper, Tennessee community. Charles was drafted into the United States Army and served his time until 1959. At the time of his ... (click for more)

Governor Bill Lee on Thursday announced that he is proposing legislation to advance the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Tennesseans by implementing a Constitutional Carry law. “The Second Amendment is clear and concise and secures the freedoms of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms,” said Governor Lee. “I am pleased to announce Constitutional Carry legislation ... (click for more)

The board of the new downtown Business Improvement District voted on Wednesday to have its three-member finance committee take another look at providing help to four non-profits that are asking to be exempted from assessments. The board, acting on the recommendation of the finance panel, earlier rejected any reductions in amounts charged to the non-profits that filed appeals. ... (click for more)