The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld Hamilton County Chancellor Jeff Atherton's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by state Democrats seeking to keep Republican Robin Smith off the ballot for the House District 26 race. Chancellor Atherton acted in September 2018, and the Appeals Court ruled this week. It said the issue was moot since Ms. Smith won and has been serving. Democrats ... (click for more)

Here is the Fort Oglethorpe arrest report for Feb. 14-20: 02-14-2020 Michael David Harris, 38, of 8102 Highway 60, Georgetown, TN arrested on charges of driving while license suspended and window tint violation. Justin Tyler Westmoreland, 31, of 719 Roberta Drive, Rossville arrested on charges of driving while license suspended and failure to obey traffic control device. ... (click for more)

To Memorial Hospital doctors, nurses, staff and executive leadership, I want to offer and to express my sincere and profound gratitude for the extraordinary care and caring that you recently provided to one of my dearest and most beloved relatives. Last week, my loved one, who was suffering from flu symptoms, suddenly became seriously and critically ill with pneumonia in both ... (click for more)

My word of the day, compliments of my friends at Dictionary.com, is phronesis (pronounced “froh-NEE-sis). It is a wonderful word that we should include in our daily prayers, asking God to mercifully instill phronesis within each of us in our every hour. It means “the wisdom in determining the ends and the means of attaining them, practical understanding, sound judgement.” Centuries ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Football Club are thrilled to announce the signing of midfielder Ian McGrath from Crestwood, Illinois. The 23 year old most recently comes to the Scenic City from USL Championship’s Oklahoma City Energy, and before that Philadelphia Fury (NISA) and Queen of the South (Scottish Championship). McGrath spent his college career with Evansville Purple Aces, where he amassed ... (click for more)

Rae Burrell poured in 15 points in the fourth quarter to pull UT within four in the final minutes, but it wasn't enough to overcome No. 22/25 Arkansas on road in an 83-75 setback Thursday night at Bud Walton Arena. Burrell led Tennessee (17-9, 7-6 SEC) in scoring and rebounding with 21 points and nine boards, narrowly missing a double-double. Rennia Davis was also in double ... (click for more)