Lee University welcomed authors Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, Katie Carlson, and Chris Hansen for three separate events to continue this year’s Writer’s Series. All events, hosted by Lee’s Department of Language and Literature, took place virtually over Zoom. Ms. Clapsaddle read multiple chapters from her first novel, “Even as We Breathe.” “Annette Clapsaddle’s work invites ... (click for more)

Local author and science teacher John V. Suter of Sale Creek will debut his action adventure series “Brett Wilson and Coronado’s Door” June 1 through CrossLink Publishing. Mr. Suter, a science teacher at Berean Academy, has been working toward publication for 22 years. In addition, he operates a small hobby farm with his wife and two children. Review for Brett Wilson and Coronado's ... (click for more)

A home at 2410 Daugherty Lane in Ooltewah was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. A family noticed fire on the back porch at 1:55 p.m., exited the house, and called 911. The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department responded and arrived on the scene reporting a fully-involved house fire. Firefighters worked quickly to get the fire under control. Unfortunately, with windy conditions, ... (click for more)

A shooting at a Cleveland, Tn., bar early Sunday morning left one man dead. At 2:20 a.m., Cleveland Police Department officers responded to TBOW's Tavern at 1585 Spring Place Road SE on a shooting. Witnesses told police that a white male came into the bar and began causing problems. An altercation ensued between the male, identified as Charles Garrett, and a bar employee, ... (click for more)

COVID or no COVID, I cannot comprehend the decision by the owners of News Channel 9 to let go Erin Thomas. I watch that show every morning and (when I can) at 6 p.m. She is outstanding at her job and very versatile doing weather, traffic, news or whatever. Totally at ease, smiling, smart, friendly and professional. What do they want? I think the entire crew is great, including ... (click for more)

No matter whether Tim Kelly or Kim White wins the April 13 th runoff to become the next Mayor of Chattanooga, the victory comes with a guarantee: neither one has ever seen such a mess. Of the top 150 largest cities in the United States, Chattanooga ranks 147 on the list of the Best- and Worse-Run Cities in America. Further, the Scenic City is currently No. 25 on the Most Dangerous ... (click for more)