Alma Jean Sales, 66, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

Vesta Cook, 68, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, in a local hospital. Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc. (click for more)

Sandra M. Scott King, 44, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Sweetwater Hospital. Sandra was a member of Freedom To Worship Baptist Church of Philadelphia, TN. She was a special friend to the CDA (Cleveland Darters). She was a friend to all she met. She loved helping with Toys for Tot’s (CDA). Perceded in death by her mother: Mary M. Lones Scott, grandparents: ... (click for more)

Myrtle Esther Nance Bryant, earned her wings to her heavenly father on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 88. She peacefully passed at her residence. Myrtle was born and reared in Decatur, Tennessee. She married her high school sweetheart, Elwood Bryant, in 1955. She dedicated her life to her husband and children. Her faith supported her during the times her husband was ... (click for more)

A ninth grade female student at East Hamilton High School was stabbed multiple times in the lunch room Wednesday morning by a fellow ninth grade female, sources said. The student with the knife was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center. EMTs were called for the the student who was injured. She was taken to a local hospital. The incident ... (click for more)

Hamilton County is set to possibly receive millions of dollars in a settlement with three manufacturers and distributors of opioids, attorney Ronnie Berke told members of the County Commission on Wednesday. In late December, a federal judge rejected a proposed $4.5 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma that would have given the Sackler family a full release from any liability. ... (click for more)