Sandra Scruggs Pittman, 73, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

Dan Ivan Harris, 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

Courtney “Court“ Henry, 32, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was a member of Decatur First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Robert and Barbara Brooks, Hugh and Rosa Lee Henry. Survivors include his parents: Harvey and Robin Henry of Decatur; brothers: Jacob Henry of Decatur, Zach (Jill) Henry of Decatur; sister: Wendy Swafford ... (click for more)

The Lord called Lillie Mae Nelson Coffelt, at the age of 85 years old, to her heavenly home on Monday, March 1, 2021. She was a resident of South Pittsburg, Tn., and of the Church of God faith. Lillie was born on February 14, 1936 to her parents Marshall and Sarah Nelson. Lillie had been married to the late Wayne Coffelt. She had been employed for many years at South Pittsburg ... (click for more)

County Mayor Jim Coppinger said he did not wish to talk about the future of the ongoing mask mandate during his weekly COVID-19 press conference. He said numbers are trending in the right direction, saying there are only three people on ventilators right now. “Today, we continue to review the masks, and we know we need to get more shots in the arm and we’re happy with the way ... (click for more)

Police said Bronathon L. Carter got a pile of money for carrying out the execution of Quintez Bulloch at a house on Lightfoot Mill Road last July 30. Carter, 35, of 435 Monya Lane, was arrested on Wednesday for criminal homicide, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon while committing a dangerous felony. Police responded at 12:37 p.m. to 2915 Lightfoot ... (click for more)