Tony Eugene Smith, 61, of LaFayette, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Otis Smith; and brothers, Frank and Brian Smith. He is survived by his partner, Lawrence Truesdell; mother, Mildred Baker; sister, Jacqueline (Ken) Klocek; brother, Tim (Linda) Smith; and several nieces and nephews. To honor Tony’s life, a prayer ... (click for more)

The angels guided Paula Renea Sexton Haggard to her heavenly home on Friday, October 23, 2020. Paula was 53 years old and a lifetime resident of Sequatchie, Tn. She was born on September 29, 1967 to Charles Nathan Sexton and Carolyn Cheaves Talley. Paula was married to Kenny Haggard. She enjoyed being a housewife and loved to decorate their home. Paula loved her family and ... (click for more)

Doyle Leon “Rusty” Humphreys, 83, of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020, at a local health care facility. Doyle was a longtime resident of Harrison, a graduate of Ooltewah High School, and a member of Gamble Road Baptist Church. He Retired from Dupont/Dusa, and loved fishing, watching racing, and the Tennessee Vols. He was preceded in death ... (click for more)

Curtis G. Goins, 85, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was the son of the late Mitchell and Janie Goins and was preceded in death by a brother, Delmar Goins and a sister, Nellie Matthews. Curtis loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting when he was young. He retired from Vulcan Materials where he worked for 38 years. He was a member ... (click for more)

There may be as many as a dozen candidates in the race for mayor of Chattanooga, and likely even more. Picking up petitions to run thus far are Monty Bruell, D'Angelo Davis, Russell Gilbert, Tim Kelly, George Ryan Love, Andrew McClaren, Erskine Oglesby and Elenora Woods. Others who have said they plan to run include Chris Dahl, Wade Hinton, Keith Smartt and Kim White. Informal ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association President Jack Thompson said city officials plan to raise all city employees to above the federal poverty rate, but it will not apply to firefighters. He said firefighters start out at $10.54 an hour and do not reach the hourly poverty rate until eight years. Mr. Thompson said, " The City of Chattanooga administrators have been publicizing ... (click for more)