Eugene Cobbins, 73, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. (click for more)

James Layne, 71, of Rossville, departed this life on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence. Born on May 3, 1949 in Chattanooga to the late Phines and Genevieve Vera Guy Layne, he spent the majority of his life in Sequatchie Valley before moving to Rossville. He was an avid Tennessee Vols fan and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, who were his pride ... (click for more)

Billy Ray Whittenburg, 81, of Decatur, Tn., passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tn. He enjoyed playing country music on the guitar and collector and restore classic cars. He also was an avid drag racer. He was preceded in death by his father: Glen Whittenburg, mother: Lorene Hendrix, brothers; Winfred Hendrix, Danny Hendrix, sister: ... (click for more)

Margaret Ann Wheeler Wurzbacher died peacefully at her home in LaFayette with her family on April 18, 2021. Ann was born in Cartersville, Ga., on Aug. 13, 1934. She attended LaFayette First United Methodist Church and was a member of LaFayette Presbyterian Church. She attended LaFayette High School (then 11 grades) and graduated from Rome High School (12th grade) in 1952. She ... (click for more)

Tim Kelly was sworn in on Monday morning as the new mayor of Chattanooga. He said, "The goals for this week are survival. It's a six day transition, so there's going to be a lot on our plate. As I said before, we'll be putting a ballot initiative on the ballot later this year to change this so no city administration has to go through this ever again, because it's not sufficient ... (click for more)

Two boys, 11 and 14, were shot on Sunday evening on Chandler Avenue. Police said another youth, 14, was handling a gun that accidentally went off. He was charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. At approximately 7:28 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a person shot in the 4000 block of Chandler Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a boy, 11, ... (click for more)