Happenings

John Shearer: Remembering Baylor Classmate And Local Florist Joe Jumper

4/1/2025

Joe Jumper claimed that his real goal in life was to be a Broadway star. But he felt he did not have good enough talent when he would head out to the woods alone and listen to himself sing as a youngster, he said in a video played at his recent funeral. But he still managed to put on quite a show during his life in terms of presentation in the floral and special events business with the Clay Pot. He also did it in a gentle and friendly manner while successfully fulfilling another goal of simply being creative. And just like at a Broadway show, his life was applauded at the end during a memorial service at the Baylor chapel a few weeks back. As the numerous Chattanoogans ... (click for more)

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Joe Jumper was a Baylor alumnus and local business owner. See story by John Shearer.

Life With Ferris: Mefran's Gift Bag

3/31/2025

I always recycle gift bags, and, yes, they look like it. Most all have been “rode hard and put up wet” and are on the wrinkled/torn/soiled side. But aren’t they about to get wrinkled/torn/soiled within seconds of being received by the recipient anyway? That’s what I thought. I’m not sentimental about gift wrappings at all. In fact, I’m ... (click for more)

Profiles Of Valor: PFC Monica Lin Brown (USA)

3/29/2025

Monica Brown is a native of Lake Jackson, Texas. In 2005, she joined the Army at age 17. Two years later, she received the Silver Star, our nation’s third-highest medal for gallantry and valor. She was the second female Silver Star recipient since World War II. On 25 April 2007, Brown was a 19-year-old Army PFC and Combat Medic who ... (click for more)

Latest Headlines

New Hamilton County Marriage Licenses

3/31/2025

Here are the new marriage licenses from the County Clerk's office: ANDREW CHRISTOPHER WHITE CASSANDRA LEE WALLACE 7000 TIDES CIR UNIT 121 7000 TIDES CIR UNIT 121 SARASOTA, Florida 34240 SARASOTA, Florida 34240 JOSE ANTONIO BARAHONA PINTO ANA LUZ CHACHAGUA TADEO 5426 TOWNE HILLS LN 5426 TOWNE HILLS LN HIXSON, Tennessee 37343 HIXSON, Tennessee 37343 LYDIA IRENE FULLEYLOVE CHRISTIAN MATTHEW OLSHEFSKI 213 LENAPE AVE 305 HOLLY AVE MAYS LANDING, NJ 083301843 WOODBURY ... more

Jerry Summers: Scopes - George F. Milton, Jr.

3/28/2025

Free Movie Night At Tennessee Riverpark Is April 4

3/28/2025

Titanium Christian Siriano Fashion Show For CADAS Is May 31

3/28/2025

Vietnam Veterans Of America, Chapter 203, To Host Annual Fundraiser

3/28/2025

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Continual Problems With The Soddy Daisy Postal Service

4/1/2025

I have called and called my post office and it rings and rings but no one answers, therefore this is an open letter to the Soddy Daisy Post Office from a resident on Flat Top Mountain: What is going on down there? It seems that as soon as you get a new mailman (or woman) trained they quit, and then you must repeat the entire training process all over again. There must be some reason you can’t keep new employees. Would you please try to create a better working environment? Maybe you ... more

Why I've Decided To Run Against Bo Watson

4/1/2025

Scars Of Scenic City

4/1/2025

Outrageous New Property Reappraisal - And Response

3/31/2025

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Focused Mocs Unfazed By “Hoosiers” History At Hinkle Fieldhouse

4/1/2025

INDIANAPOLIS - When Trey Bonham connected on his game winning shot in the waning seconds to defeat Bradley last week, it was a dramatic moment filled with theatrical undertones. ... more