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.
September 16, 2019
As I have read about the events with the Collegedale Police Department unfolding, I have started to wonder why doesn’t the Collegedale Police Department contract with Hamilton County Sheriff’s ... (click for more)
What a great night last Saturday at Lee University in Cleveland. Over a thousand of us were blessed to attend the 25th Anniversary of the choral group "Voices of Lee". To have singers from ... (click for more)
Bureaucrats keep piling on more requirements of educators with barely a nod of appreciation. Fewer occupations have undergone more changes than those in public education. Three critical issues ... (click for more)
As I have read about the events with the Collegedale Police Department unfolding, I have started to wonder why doesn’t the Collegedale Police Department contract with Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office? With minimal adjustment and addition to the Sheriff’s Office, the city of Collegedale could provide a much better service for much cheaper. Think about it, what can Collegedale ... (click for more)
What a great night last Saturday at Lee University in Cleveland. Over a thousand of us were blessed to attend the 25th Anniversary of the choral group "Voices of Lee". To have singers from all of those years reunite made for a special night. To see the number of singers that have been directed, mentored and encouraged by Danny and Debby Murray is impressive. The gifts given to ... (click for more)
A Chattanooga man was sentenced to life in prison when the jury found him guilty after his six-day murder retrial. Following closing arguments, the jury was sent back to a secluded room, where they came to a guilty verdict for the defendant. Tony Edward Bigoms murdered Dana Wilkes in 2012 and dismembered her corpse, which was found on the banks of the Chicamauga river without ... (click for more)
Chattanooga Fire Department's Engine #19 and Squad #19 responded to the Steak ‘n Shake, 5118 Hixson Pike, on a small outside fire Monday evening. "It appeared to be started by a discarded cigarette that spread to the surrounding mulch and then on to the building, officials said. "The fire was extinguished quickly and there was no damage to the interior." CFD crews used ... (click for more)
Chattanooga State improved its record to 4-1 Monday evening with a 3-0 volleyball victory over Covenant College at home. The Lady Tigers, behind the efforts of Ricki Lynn Bickley, won in straight sets by scores of 25-17, 25-16 and 25-9. Bickley had 11 kills, two aces and five digs. Dakota Rawiszer and Emily Redden contributed with 22 and 15 assists, respectively. Rawiszer ... (click for more)
KNOXVILLE – In a place called “The Swamp,” Tennessee’s best chance for any sort of football footing will depend largely on what occurs in another aptly named location: the trenches. The Vols (1-2) begin SEC play at No. 9 Florida (3-0) on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. (noon kickoff). The place has been hostile to all visitors but particularly treacherous ... (click for more)