Rose Benedict Jackson, 104, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was born in Pittsburg, Ks. but relocated to Chattooga County following her service in WWII. She was a World War II veteran who proudly served in the European Theaters with the U.S. Army’s 5th Evacuation Hospital as a nurse achieving the rank of First Lieutenant. After discharge ... (click for more)

Lynn Sandoval, age 38, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Hamilton Medical Center. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, (706) 226-4002. (click for more)

Franklin Hale, 82, went to his heavenly home on January 19, 2022. Although his home was in Chattanooga, he spent the last 21 years expanding his business in Savannah, Tn. Mr. Hale was an entrepreneur in domestic caviar, which he was able to cultivate into a successful career as the owner of American Pearl Caviar, Inc. for over 57 years. Outside of his business, he enjoyed ... (click for more)

Donald Graham “Don” Cowan, 77, of Georgetown, Tennessee, passed peacefully January 14, 2022. Don was a graduate of North Carolina State University. He spent most of his life as an engineer in the carpet industry and retired to spend more time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Don enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed fishing ... (click for more)

The town of Signal Mountain has received $1.2 million from the American Rescue Plan and will get a second installment next year from the federal government. It also has gotten $998,000 from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Discussion about how to spend these grants took place at the town council meeting Monday night. Interim Town Manager Mitchell Moore ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department on Monday reported 467 new positive COVID-19 cases, down from 670 on Friday. The total number of cases in the county now stands at 84,442. There were 14 more deaths from the virus in Hamilton County reported on Monday, for a total of 971. Officials with the Hamilton County Health Department said nine are deaths added as part of the review ... (click for more)