Barbara Crosby Noland, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 20, 2021. She was born on Nov. 16, 1942, in Charleston, S.C., to Heyward and Mary Crosby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Noland, and her beloved granddaughter, Stephanie McCormick. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Seamen; grandsons Christopher (Marvin) McCormick, ... (click for more)

Stephanie Lane Bush, 52, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at her residence. Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc. (click for more)

Nathaniel Clifford Ricker, 64, of Decatur, gained his wings on Saturday, February 28, 2021. He loved to go deer hunting, turkey hunting and fishing. He was friends with everyone he met. He was the kindest most caring man you ever met. He loved his children, grandchildren and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Ricker; mother, Stella Mae Ricker; grandparents, ... (click for more)

Edward Eugene Luke, 95, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021. Gene was born on May 31, 1925 in Homerville, Ga. to the Rev. S.T. and Augusta Luke. He was married to the late Ruby Bass and they raised three children, Kenneth, Karen and Patsy, in Rocky Mount, NC, where Gene worked as a life insurance agent and where they were charter members of the North ... (click for more)

It's election day for a new Chattanooga mayor and nine members of the City Council. Winners will have to get over 50 percent of the vote to avoid a runoff. During early voting, 12,371 have already cast their ballots. Fifteen candidates are on the ballot for mayor, and Jean Howard-Hill is waging a write-in campaign. Two of the strongest candidates appear to be former ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department wishes to recognize many community partners who offered COVID-19 vaccine clinics over the weekend to eligible people 65+ and those with 1a1, 1a2 & 1b phase status. The following community partners administered a combined 2,505 doses this weekend: • CHI Memorial Hospital sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga ... (click for more)