Critics like to point out some of the shortcomings of our education system, and we should welcome that debate. A one-size-fits-all system does not work for everyone; it never has and never will. The system will continue to evolve, albeit slowly, and adjustments will always be needed. We should always welcome discussion about public education, which is the highest priority in most ... (click for more)

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Chattanooga Police said a man accosted two people at a residence on Sylvan Drive before he was shot early Saturday morning. Jeremy Brister, 25, was charged with aggravated criminal trespass, aggravated burglary and two counts of aggravated domestic violence. The victims were listed as a woman, 38, and a juvenile male. At 1:28 a.m., police responded to the 600 block ... (click for more)

East Ridge Police have arrested four juveniles for suspicion of aggravated assault and attempted aggravated robbery in the city of Ridgeside. Officers were in the Ridgeside area investigating a report of suspicious people walking in the area. While in the area, a call came in of an attempted car-jacking. Within minutes, East Ridge officers had three of four suspects in custody. ... (click for more)

Despite a third quarter that saw Tennessee force two turnovers and record a pair of sacks, the Vols fell to the No. 9/8 Florida Gators 34-3 on Saturday afternoon in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in their SEC opener. The UT defense completed the afternoon forcing four turnovers. Senior linebacker Daniel Bituli recorded a game-high two sacks. His first sack of the season forced ... (click for more)

It’s been almost 15 years since the James Madison Dukes played a football game at Finley Stadium, but the results were the same both times. It was a cold day on December 17, 2004 when the Dukes rallied to defeat Montana for an NCAA 1-AA National Championship with a hard-fought 31-21 victory. They have since won another national title in 2016, but that game wasn’t in Chattanooga. ... (click for more)