When President Woodrow Wilson addressed a joint session of the U. S. Congress on 02 April, 1917, he found himself reversing his previous position that the United States would remain neutral in the raging conflict that was sweeping across Europe. As German aggression on the seas had escalated into attacks on U. S. ships and the Zimmerman telegram’s existence became known, Wilson ... (click for more)

In late August 1963, thousands descended on Washington. D.C., for the famous march and rally to push for a federal civil rights bill, a gathering that culminated with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech. Only a week or so later, a few hundred Black young people descended upon the former Chattanooga High School, too, but this was with a little more ... (click for more)

Governor Bill Lee has signed new Executive Orders 77 , 78 and 79 lifting visitation restrictions at nursing homes and allowing remote meetings to continue through April 28. He said, “Our state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to improve thanks to efficient vaccine distribution and efforts to protect our most vulnerable citizens,” said Gov. Lee. “I have authorized continuation of ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Special Operations Division has concluded an investigation into a Dec. 8, 2020 death in the Lakesite area resulting from a drug overdose with the arrest of two local men. Marshal Dale Richards, 41, from Soddy Daisy, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder with a bond of $125,000, and criminal conspiracy heroin for ... (click for more)

Thanks to the Chattanoogan.com police blotter for bringing public attention to the crotch rocket problem on Frazier Avenue and on the Veterans Bridge. I have witnessed this stupidity first-hand, both as a pedestrian and while driving in my car. My gratitude and respect go out to the Chattanooga Police Department and its officers who are trying to remedy this combination ... (click for more)

Oh ho … here we are on the last Saturday in February and with a new lilt in our step over the first of March, the Saturday Funnies is eager for the new month! Here are this Saturday's riddles! 1) What 8 letter word can have a letter taken away and it still makes a word. Take another letter away and it still makes a word. Keep on doing that until you have one letter left. What ... (click for more)