Kudos to Nicole Morris and Heather Penney, two strong and courageous women.
Obviously for two very different situations. None the less, we need more of both.
Thanks Chattanoogan.com for the forum.
Sam Lewallen, Jr.
November 15, 2019
November 14, 2019
Every day it seems we read the obituary of another unheralded senior citizen from one town or another across our land, that time has finally taken from us. A grandpa, grandma, uncle, aunt, cousin ... (click for more)
The long awaited season of autumn has finally arrived in Bradley County. This time of year brings along some very special moments that we can all look forward to year-round: meeting a cool breeze ... (click for more)
For a guy that endured the evolution of personal computers, I’ve never forgotten one of the earliest truths: “GIGO -- Garbage In, Garbage out.” As a newspaper reporter who started with Royal ... (click for more)
Every day it seems we read the obituary of another unheralded senior citizen from one town or another across our land, that time has finally taken from us. A grandpa, grandma, uncle, aunt, cousin or friend that bravely served our country in uniform, and even worked in our factories that supplied our troops with the means to fight. They will forever be remembered as one of those ... (click for more)
The long awaited season of autumn has finally arrived in Bradley County. This time of year brings along some very special moments that we can all look forward to year-round: meeting a cool breeze as you walk outside, sitting by a bonfire with friends and loved ones, layering up on bleachers to watch football, stepping on crunchy leaves along the sidewalk, watching as the trees become ... (click for more)
Firefighters and EPB crews helped a worker stuck in an extended boom truck high up in the trees on Friday night. Quint 13, Engine 15 and Battalion 2 were dispatched to 1001 Woodmore Terrace at 6 p.m. They found a tree service boom truck extended with the business owner in the bucket. He had two helpers with him trying to find a way to get him down. Firefighters ... (click for more)
The funeral service will be Tuesday for a 62-year-old East Ridge man who died in a house fire on Thursday. James Fred "Freddy" Robertson died after being taken to a hospital. Lisa Crowe, 62, was in critical condition. East Ridge Firefighters responded at approximately 10:39 p.m. to 1302 Adonna Lane. Upon arrival heavy smoke and fire was coming from a single-story residence. ... (click for more)
The Chattanooga Mocs may have been down, but they were never out. Putting together one of the most exciting and stirring comebacks in UTC history, the Mocs rallied for three touchdowns in the final quarter to defeat The Citadel Bulldogs by a 34-33 final. The difference maker was a 12-yard run by senior quarterback Nick Tiano to tie the game with 28 seconds to play. Victor ... (click for more)
The Mocs close our the 2019 home football schedule on Saturday against The Citadel. Kickoff is set for 2:04 p.m. (E.D.T.) at Finley Stadium. This is another key Southern Conference showdown, sponsored by UTC's Gary W. Rollins College of Business Veterans Entrepreneurship Program. Gates officially open at 12:30 p.m., and tailgating can begin as early as 8:00 a.m., around the ... (click for more)