National Park Partners presents the first annual National Park Lovefest during the month of February. So far three popular local businesses, Lupis Pizza Pies, Stone Cup Cafe and Wanderlinger Brewing are hosting special events and promotions as a way to give back to the local National Park - Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, including Moccasin Bend National Archeological ... (click for more)

The Bryan College fishing team has been on a hot streak for quite a while now. Starting with the Lions 2nd place finish back in August in the Bassmaster National Championship, the Lions have recorded a top 10 in each of their last five events. Thanks to the team of Ethan Shaw and Thad Simerly, the Lions were able to extend that streak to six after placing 8th in the first FLW Southeastern ... (click for more)

Police said Lyndell Dunnigan threatened an officer, who had just arrested him for allegedly choke slamming his ex-girlfriend on Thursday. Dunnigan, 23, of 810 W. 14th St., is charged with aggravated assault, criminal trespass, vandalism and retaliation against a police officer. Police had responded to an aggravated assault call. The victim said her ex-boyfriend, Dunnigan, ... (click for more)

A Chattanooga man is facing felony theft charges after he stole a $60,000 vehicle. On Thursday, officers were notified that a stolen vehicle had been located at the Circle K gas station on Hixson Pike. It was unattended when police arrived, with six people inside the gas station. Casey Skudlarek, 28, of 3608 Mission View Ave., was one of those inside. Rather than go back to the ... (click for more)

Monday, Feb. 17, is President’s Day. The holiday was originally designed to honor our first president, George Washington, and was celebrated on his birthday, Feb. 12. In an effort to give the public more leisure time, in 1971, President Richard Nixon officially designated certain federal holidays to be celebrated on Mondays. This included President Washington’s. Since it no longer ... (click for more)

When I wrote about my newfound love for every employee of Siskin Hospital on Valentine’s Day, I got a rash of notes from some of the honchos. Not only did it warm my heart, but I had sent in some money for a ticket to this year’s Possibilities Luncheon, which will be on March 3rd. Donna Deweese, who handles special events for the hospital, wrote that I might get to sit with my ageless ... (click for more)