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It's obvious why Dr. Johnson wants an early contract renewal. His destruction of the truth can't hold up another two years. When someone who cares and has more clout than we lowly taxpayers looks at the real results touted by Dr. Johnson, they will see that the emperor has no clothes. We no longer test our students across the board with well respected testing companies because ... (click for more)

A head-on crash on South Moore Road late Thursday night resulted in both drivers being killed. One victim was a man, 27, and the other was a woman, 49. A male passenger, 23, in one of the vehicles was injured. At approximately 11:22 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department's Traffic/DUI Unit responded to 100 South Moore Road on a two-vehicle traffic crash. Police said ... (click for more)

The County School Board voted 7-2 on Thursday night for a new four-year contract for Supt. Bryan Johnson that includes a significant raise to a base pay of $240,000. His base pay was $197,500 when he got a four-year contract in 2017. That contract was not due to run out until 2021. In favor were Tiffanie Robinson, Joe Wingate, Tucker McClendon, Karitsa Jones, Joe Smith, Jenny ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Football Club are thrilled to announce the signing of midfielder Ian McGrath from Crestwood, Illinois. The 23 year old most recently comes to the Scenic City from USL Championship’s Oklahoma City Energy, and before that Philadelphia Fury (NISA) and Queen of the South (Scottish Championship). McGrath spent his college career with Evansville Purple Aces, where he amassed ... (click for more)

Rae Burrell poured in 15 points in the fourth quarter to pull UT within four in the final minutes, but it wasn't enough to overcome No. 22/25 Arkansas on road in an 83-75 setback Thursday night at Bud Walton Arena. Burrell led Tennessee (17-9, 7-6 SEC) in scoring and rebounding with 21 points and nine boards, narrowly missing a double-double. Rennia Davis was also in double ... (click for more)