On January 16, 2021, the angels guided Fannie Rednower Anthony, 80, to the pearly gates of heaven to meet her Lord and Savior. Fannie was a lifelong resident of Jasper, Tn. and was born on June 7, 1940 to her parents, Willard and Jessie Rednower. She was married Oakley Anthony, Jr. Fannie’s career was working as a textile mill worker at South Pittsburg Knitting Mills in South ... (click for more)

Joyce Louise Leffew, 70, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at her home in Dayton. She was born in Rhea County on February 20, 1950 and was employed at area hosiery mills. She loved flowers, collecting Barbies, crafts, and cooking. She attended Bethel Holiness Church. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Oscar “Dean” Leffew of Dayton; her brothers, ... (click for more)

Dr. Ann Rorabaw Clark, 93, of Collegedale, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She worked for many years in the English Department at Southern University. Ann was a tiny giant who touched the hearts of many in the community. She was a member of the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome L. Clark and ... (click for more)

Ann Horne Duff, fondly known to many as “Mawmaw”, departed this life for her heavenly home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 from Covid complications. Mrs. Duff was born on December 14, 1935, in Columbus, Ga. She graduated from high school in 1953 from Sacred Heart Academy in Cullman, Al. On Nov. 3, 1957, she married her husband of 58 years, James Ellis Duff. Ann worked her career ... (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)