The Hamilton County Health Department released the following statement as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday: "As we come upon the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Hamilton County Health Department is thankful for the many preventative measures available to our community that allow us to enjoy the holidays with loved ones. Looking back to this time last year, there was not a vaccine ... (click for more)

Morning Pointe “Seniors Got Talent” showcase events across Tennessee and Kentucky raised over $60,000 for the Morning Pointe Foundation among four events in 2021, following a one-year hiatus in the annual fundraising series during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Over 100 seniors danced, sang and played their way onto the big stage this year to raise money for the philanthropic ... (click for more)

A downtown development has sold for $4.7 million. The property at 701 Cherry Street had been redeveloped by Mike and Matt McGauley. The first Krystal restaurant was at that location at the southwest corner of Seventh and Cherry. Krystal built its headquarters at the site in 1952. The McGauleys later completely remodeled the three-story complex. The sale was from McGauley ... (click for more)

A home in the Harrison area was damaged by fire Friday morning. The Highway 58 Fire Department was called to 8006 Turtle Lane around 9 a.m. to a fire coming from under a deck. Highway 58 Engine 42 was first to arrive and reported a working fire. A quick attack on the fire and securing the gas and electricity to the area was made, resulting in saving the home and containing ... (click for more)

We all waited a couple of years for the grand new interchange of I-75/I-24. Little did we know what a disaster it would become. To go right on 75 North, you must get in the left lanes. To go left to I-24, you must get in the right lanes, and that's where the deaths will occur. The overpass from the right lanes onto I-24 West has created a small mountain which brings the tractor ... (click for more)

The stranger at the door was shivering and cold. He asked to use the phone to summon an Uber driver. He was barefoot and said he was homeless, so Daniel Rider loaned him a coat so the man would get warm faster. As they talked, Rider even made him a sandwich. All the while the stranger was polite, cognizant and did not appear nervous or troubled. Then the police surrounded the house ... (click for more)