PREP SPORTS SCHEDULES (all schedules subject to change) We are still in need of updated schedules. Please send them to Dennis Norwood, Assistant sports Editor, at dennisnorwood56@gmail.com. Prep Basketball THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 CCS boys at Baylor Hixson at Central East Ridge at Marion Co. CSAS at Silverdale Bradley at Warren Co. Tyner at Red Bank ... (click for more)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Prep Basketball Girls Bradley Central 85, East Hamilton 21 The No. 1-ranked Bearettes placed five players in double figures to blast district rival East Hamilton by a score of 85-21. Bradley led the Canes 43-16 at the half and cruised to their 12th win overall while remaining undefeated in district play. The Bearettes were led by Hannah Jones ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County School Board may vote Thursday night on options for getting students back into the classroom. Most board members stressed the importance of reopening the schools, while also weighing the safety of students and school personnel. Chairman Joe Wingate said the item was just for discussion at a lengthy Tuesday night school board agenda session. He said "consideration ... (click for more)

Saying the COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions for schools, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee told members of the General Assembly, "It's time to intervene for our kids." The governor spoke at the opening of a joint convention on education that he called. His remarks as prepared for delivery are: Thank you Lt. Governor McNally and Speaker Sexton, Speaker Pro-Tem ... (click for more)

This letter is regarding the potential high density development on Snowhill Road in Ooltewah. Growth is good. But it needs to be responsible growth. It would be instructive to see studies by other communities who have already gone through this so we can understand just what is the taxpayer cost burden of these high density developments. Additional taxes to add infrastructure, ... (click for more)

As you know, federal and state employees will honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday today (Monday) so it will be tomorrow (Tuesday) when the vaccination efforts to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Hamilton County will really begin to ramp up. This week will also mark the start of “Round Two” for our First Responders, our medical providers, and others who were given their ... (click for more)