Lee University’s Helen DeVos College of Education named Kayla Evans, Olivia Swartzel and Sarah Wade the recipients of the Dr. Jimmy W. Bilbo Excellence in Student Teaching Award. The award is given in memory of Dr. Jimmy W. Bilbo who was instrumental in developing and leading Lee’s Teacher Education Program for 35 years. Ms. Evans, a chemistry education major from Warner Robins, ... (click for more)

Lee University’s Holly Perleoni has been named the winner of the 2022 Excellence in Advising Award. Lee President Dr. Mark L. Walker officially recognized Ms. Perleoni for this award during commencement ceremonies. “I have been blessed to work with incredible students, and I feel fortunate to play even a small role in their journey when we meet for advising each semester,” said ... (click for more)

A person died in a submerged vehicle on the Possum Creek Boat Ramp Saturday evening. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the boat ramp on Lee Pike at 8 p.m. on a call of a submerged vehicle. When they arrived, they found the vehicle still had a person inside. Members of the Sheriff’s Underwater Recovery Team made contact with the occupant and were able to remove ... (click for more)

Several large fights erupted at the Howard High School graduation on Friday night. Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies were hired by the Hamilton County Department of Education to provide security for the Howard High School graduation at Finely Stadium on Friday night. Officials said, "At approximately 8:15 p.m., a large fight broke out in the stands between rival ... (click for more)

What comes to mind when I hear the outcry of sore losers in a mayoral race in Hamilton County in 2022? What comes to my mind is we have had elected officials in this county dating back years who were applauded for being able to bring Republicans and Democrats together in a race for mayor, sheriff, commissioner, council person, Senator, or State Representative. So why now does ... (click for more)

What’s this? Several large fights broke out at Howard High’s commencement Friday night and two people were actually thrown over the guard rail at Finley Stadium. Security was unable to contain the melee yet urgent 911 calls dispatched the Chattanooga Police Department, the Sheriff’s Department, and even Red Bank’s Police responded. Net result? One arrest. Only one. Earlier this ... (click for more)