Local conservative think-tank Hamilton Flourishing kicks off School Choice Week 2020 (Jan. 26-Feb. 1) inviting the community to a special viewing of the film Miss Virginia on Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m., at Hawkinsville Missionary Baptist Church on 7463 Pinewood Drive. The free movie screening is planned to coincide with the history-making celebration of National School Choice Week ... (click for more)

In his more than 32 years as a professor of English, Speech, and Theater at Cleveland State Community College, John Bradley helped teach thousands of students who attended the Cleveland institution. Mr. Bradley was employed by Cleveland State from August 1967 through December 1999. A favorite of the students, Mr. Bradley passed away in March 2009. In recognition of his guidance ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke has appointed Kerry Hayes as his new chief of staff. He will replace Stacy Richardson, who has served as the mayor’s chief of staff since November 2015. Mr. Hayes had served as the deputy chief of staff since December 2017. “Kerry’s experience in the public and private sectors have brought tremendous value to my senior leadership team since he ... (click for more)

The shooting of a 30-year-old woman in the 800 block of Arlington Avenue on Thursday afternoon has been posted in a Twitter video. Chattanooga Police on Friday arrested Kuchava Moore, 31, for attempted murder. Police said Ms. Moore and the victim had argued on Facebook and agreed to meet for a physical fight. Ms. Moore arrived as a passenger in a tan Chevrolet Impala. The ... (click for more)

I’d like to share some thoughts concerning the lack of school resource officers in Hamilton County schools. I am an extremely proud school counselor at Hixson High School. A colleague calls me the “Hixson High Evangelist.” Call me what you may, but I have many reasons for being compelled to share the good news of Hixson High on a daily basis. When I heard Sheriff Hammond tell ... (click for more)

NOT ALL ATHLETES ARE DUMB Many in our new generation may not know some of these former professional athletes but I remember them all. Back in the day, it was never hard to get a priceless quote that years later still make you laugh * -- Don Meredith, a former Dallas Cowboy Quarterback, once said: “Coach Tom Landry is such a perfectionist that if he was married to Raquel Welch, ... (click for more)