Panera Bread has reopened for dining in downtown Chattanooga. The location is at Jack's Alley at 417 Market St. The restaurant said it is conducting wellness checks and requiring masks for all associates. There are additional safety measures at the registers. Panera said it is "protecting your food with mindful packaging." (click for more)

Drizly, the nation’s first and largest alcohol e-commerce marketplace, announced the availability of its e-commerce and on-demand delivery platform in Chattanooga. Officials said, "Through partnerships with five premier local adult beverage retailers, adults of legal drinking age can now shop on Drizly from the widest selection of wine, beer and spirits and get delivery to ... (click for more)

A crowd of some 100 protestors did minor damage at the Hamilton County Courthouse on Sunday night, but left after tear gas was lobbed into a balcony area. Chattanooga Police said afterward the tear gas was thrown by the Sheriff's Office and not the city police. City Police also said they were not given warning that the tear gas was going to be used. In another tense night in ... (click for more)

An Erlanger employee was let go after a Facebook comment was brought to the hospital's attention. Tracy Davis said on Facebook that she was getting a good look at protesters faces and they shouldn't come to her hospital wanting help if they got hurt. Erlanger officials responded on Twitter by saying: "It is important to understand that her comments are her views as an individual. ... (click for more)

Since the court of public opinion has already judged the officer in Minneapolis, the city should save money and not even have a trial. Let a volunteer, one of these tough guys who run around blindly shooting at people and setting fires, let that guy execute him. With all due respect to our police chief and I mean that sincerely, I disagree with your view. Chief, you should know ... (click for more)

On this, the first day of a new month, I pause during my monthly trip to the garden as I mourn for my country. The protests that morphed into ugly, race-fueled riots are worse than the COVID virus that continues to plague our nation. By this I mean we were helpless to the virus – there was no way to stop it and therefore we must endure. Criminal rioting is altogether different. ... (click for more)