James Richard Goins, 77, a lifelong resident of Bradley County passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born on Jan. 30, 1944, to the late Elmer Goins Jr. and Ruth Ensley Goins. After serving in the military with the United States Navy, he returned to Cleveland and worked at BellSouth/AT&T as a lineman and mechanic until his retirement. He also successfully owned and ... (click for more)

Tanika Nicole Beck, age 28, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in a local health care facility. She was preceded in death by her two infant children, Brison and Nevaeh Beck. She is survived by her mother, Tanya Chambers; her father, Marty Beck; her children, Kylie Nicole Godfrey, Braydon James Beck and Zaydan Ray Beck; her brothers, Bobby ... (click for more)

Dorothy Jones Reckard, 91, of Hixson, passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday April 11, 2021. She was a long time member of Brainerd United Methodist Church, serving as one of the church treasurers, and in the prayer ministry. She loved playing bridge with her many friends. Dorothy worked for many years as a secretary, and administrative assistant for several companies, retiring ... (click for more)

James A. Smith, 72, was born on June 19, 1948, to the late Frank P. Smith and Precious Elizabeth Cox in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He entered eternal rest on April 7, 2021. James was a graduate of Riverside High School, a Marine Corps veteran, and a 20-year employee of the United States Postal Service. He eventually retired from TDOT after 16 years of dedicated service. He ... (click for more)

Tim Kelly was far ahead in the Chattanooga mayor's runoff election after early vote totals and the first 20 precincts were released. He quickly declared himself the winner, and he finished ahead by over 5,000 votes. He won 15,966 to 10,661. Among early voters, it was Kelly 8,623 to 4,988 for Kim White, former president of the River City Company who was vying to be the city's ... (click for more)

The Baptiste Group says it will serve migrant children it is bringing to a former Tennessee Temple dorm, and they will not be going to public schools. The group, in paperwork filed with the state, says up to 100 children will be at the site in Highland Park. The Baptiste Group said it entered a contract with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for refugee resettlement. ... (click for more)