The newly formed Tennessee Rare Disease Advisory Council or TN-RDAC (pronounced AHR-dak) has set its priorities to advocate for Tennesseans diagnosed with rare diseases, including advising TennCare’s Pharmacy Advisory Committee and Drug Utilization Review Committee on pharmaceutical treatments, as well as identifying the overall impact of rare diseases on Tennesseans. Created ... (click for more)

Walker County residents are being asked to make a lifesaving donation this month. On Wednesday, May 26, Walker County Government will host a community blood drive to help answer the call for blood donations leading into the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The drive will run from 1-5 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Hwy. 27 in Rock Spring. Donors can schedule an ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Police said one person was shot near Coolidge Park in North Chattanooga on Sunday night. Witnesses heard several gunshots around 6:30 p.m. Then police and emergency personnel converged on the scene on River Street, which is behind the buildings on Frazier Avenue. The victim's injuries were not believed to be life threatening. (click for more)

Rep. Mike Carter, 67, died Saturday night after suffering from pancreatic cancer. He earlier had a very serious bout with Covid-19. Prior to going to the state legislature, he was an attorney and served as a General Sessions Court judge. He had represented District 29 since 2012. At one time, he was an assistant county attorney representing the Sheriff's Office. He ... (click for more)

Mike Carter and I became close friends over the years after serving with him as members of the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Affairs. I always called him Judge Carter because he was a former General Sessions judge. He and I didn't always agree on some issues, but we never lost our respect and friendship for one another. Chairman Carter and I talked many ... (click for more)

Over 150 of America’s greatest patriots are deeply concerned for our nation. Banding today under a star studded flag quite similar to the one each fought for and defended – and loved – this collection of retired Generals and Admirals has just prepared an open letter to the American people. They call their organization “Flag Officers 4 America” and, in the military’s straight-forward ... (click for more)