Why would any City Council person want to double the work load of our wonderful city judge and cut her pay in half? The answer should be no, no, no. Ed Gravitte (click for more)

There is a great deal of discussion dismissing the death toll of COVID-19. The number varies and is now close to 700,000. Pandemics historically have done considerable damage to the world population, beginning with the Black Death that struck European citizens. The approximate number of deaths is about one half of Europe. The American Plague, never had heard of it and I think ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department reported one more coronavirus death on Friday and 109 new positive cases, no change from Thursday. The total number of cases in the county now stands at 63,193. The death total is at 638. It is reported the death was a woman, age 81 or older. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is 142 in Hamilton County - down from 148 on Thursday. ... (click for more)

The Walker County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on Thursday night to approve the rezoning for a 156-unit affordable housing development across from Ridgeland High School. Chairman Shannon Whitfield broke a 2-2 tie, voting in favor of the rezone. This was the first time Chairman Whitfield has voted on a decision under the new form of government. Commissioner Mark Askew ... (click for more)

Devonnsha Maxwell lined up shaded just outside the right tackle’s shoulder. He blasted out of his stance and knocked the Buccaneer blocker backward. Maxwell bent around the edge, lunged toward ETSU quarterback Tyler Riddell, and brought him to the ground for one of his three and a half drive-killing fourth quarter sacks. Maxwell’s school-record 4.5 sacks on the day was a UT-Chattanooga ... (click for more)

Fresh off two dominant performances in wins over Missouri and South Carolina, Tennessee will look to keep things rolling in a primetime clash against No. 13 Ole Miss on Saturday night inside a sold out Neyland Stadium. The Vols announced the return of #CheckerNeyland to set the stage for one of the most anticipated games of the season. Find your color by visiting CheckerNeyland.com ... (click for more)