Octavia Marisa Lackey, 33, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc. (click for more)

Diana Sims, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc. (click for more)

Tammy Renee’ Maupin Creasman, 58, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Al., after a lengthy illness. She graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1980. Tammy later earned an associate’s degree in Applied Science from Cleveland State Community College in 1999. She was passionate about her family and ... (click for more)

Annie I. Hicks, 84, passed away April 8, 2021. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed working in her flowers and garden. Annie was a member of United Church of God. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Clark; son, Stevie Hicks; and parents, Obie and Mary Frazier. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, George “G.W.” ... (click for more)

A former Tennessee Temple dorm is apparently being converted as a new home for unattended migrant children. Brandon Lewis said he visited the site at 1914 Vance Ave. for his new Tennessee Conservative newspaper and asked an official "Are there migrant children inside?" He said he was referred to a federal government office. Mr. Lewis said he believes the former ... (click for more)

The embattled executive director of McKamey Animal Center has reached out to MAC volunteers and foster partners, assuring them that there is no truth to allegations of animals at the facility being treated cruelty. “By now you are all aware of the assertions being made against MAC and our staff,” Ms. Fricke wrote, referring to complaints made by former employees who watched ... (click for more)