Renea Lyons, 53, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Chat;tanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

Dora Smith, 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more)

Richard "Bull" Elliott, Sr., age 65, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the family residence. Richard was born in Cleveland and he was the son of the late Sarah Green Phillips and Jack Elliott. His infant sister and his brother-in-law, Marion Ruth, also preceded him in death. Richard worked for Beaulieu Carpets with 22 years of service. ... (click for more)

Barbara Dianne Blackwell, age 75, of Summerville, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 15, 2022. She was born on Nov. 3, 1946, to the late Buford and Mary Ruth Smith. Mrs. Blackwell was employed with Mohawk Industries for 25 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, admired by many and known to all simply as Nanny. She loved ... (click for more)

District Attorney Steve Crump said he has requested detention of two 16-year-old boys facing aggravated animal cruelty charges, though he said under the law they could not be transferred to adult court. One of the youths alleged videoed the other beating a dog to death. They are scheduled for a detention hearing on Thursday in the Juvenile Court of Bradley County. DA Crump ... (click for more)

Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Five Star Food Service, Inc. officials announced Wednesday the company will expand its headquarters operations in Hamilton County. Through this expansion, Five Star will create 25 new jobs as the company relocates to 412 E. 10th St. in Chattanooga. The new downtown location will allow ... (click for more)