Coach Emily Russell enters her 20th year of directing the Lady Flames and has amassed a record of 660-346-1. She will be seeking to replace four of her top players when Lee opens the season on Feb. 4th in the Annual Gulf Shores (Alabama) Invitational. Shortstop Kayla Louie was a five-year starter and led last-season's team in hits (48, 39 games) and batted .366. Outfielder Lily ... (click for more)

Vols, Mocs on Television Thursday Jan. 20 Western Carolina at UTC women, 7 p.m. (ESPN+) Chattanooga at UNCG, 7 p.m. (ESPN+) Saturday Jan. 22 LSU at Tennessee, 6 p.m. (ESPN) UNCG at UTC Women, 2 p.m. (ESPN+) Chattanooga at VMI, 1 p.m. (Nexstar) Sunday Jan. 23 Lady Vols at Georgia, 2 p.m. (SEC Network) Wednesday Jan. 26 Florida at Tennessee, 6 p.m. ... (click for more)

Riverbend Festival, Chattanooga’s original music festival, announced their entire lineup for this year’s festival. With performances scheduled for the Coca-Cola, Bud Light and Chevrolet stages, this year’s lineup features over 20 acts from local fan favorites to legendary performers. Country duo Brothers Osborne will kick off the festival on June 3. The duo recently won ‘Best ... (click for more)

The county schools is improving pay for staff members who put in extra time helping students while there is a dire shortage of substitute teachers. The school system is also improving pay for child care workers and will begin charging more for child care service. Officials said, "Hamilton County Schools recognizes the sacrifices our employees make when teaching vacancies remain ... (click for more)

This Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, Greater Chattanooga Right to Life will hold its March for Life assembling at 10:30 a.m. at the Coolidge Park Pavilion. I hope you will attend. I remember the first March for Life in Chattanooga held 35 years ago on Jan. 22, 1987. The march consisted of 14 people: Dan Martino, Doyle Ratterree and his wife who was carrying their infant daughter in ... (click for more)

My father fears what I’m about to say will make me unable to find a job in the future. He may be right. My whole family worries about my health, as do I, and we have good reason to do so. I feel now more than ever that I must speak up regardless of consequence or retribution because to remain silent about this truly and uniquely American experience would be wrong. I did all the ... (click for more)