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Veterans Jim Sadler, Bill Light Honored At Vietnam Veterans Christmas Party

12/14/2024

Two veterans were honored Friday night at the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 203, Christmas Party, held at the Ridgedale Baptist Church. President Charlie Hobbs recognized Korean War Veteran, 93-year-old Jim Sadler and Vietnam Veteran Bill Light at the annual Christmas dinner, the second largest in attendance in the history of Chapter 203. Mr. Hobbs said, “Over 250 reservations were made for the dinner and that’s the number the activity room holds." Mr. Sadler is a longtime life member and friend of the chapter and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War Conflict. Mr. Light served as a K-9 dog handler in Vietnam during 1969–1970. Chattanooga Funeral Home Vice President ... (click for more)

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The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 203, Christmas party was held at the Ridgedale Baptist Church. See story by Earl Freudenberg.

John Shearer: Visiting With GPS Class Of 1974 Following 50-Year Reunion

12/13/2024

Martha Ann Bass enjoyed a career as an outstanding tennis player at Girls Preparatory School before getting to see the world from above for 40 years as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines. But she perhaps even more cherishes the grounding experiences she enjoyed as a GPS student before graduating in 1974, including the strict expectations ... (click for more)

Jerry Summers: Scopes (1925) - L. Williams (2024)

12/13/2024

July 2025, will mark the 100th anniversary of the historical Scopes Trial over the issue of the constitutionality of the Anti-Evolution (Butler) Act, enacted by the Tennessee General Assembly (TGA) in March 1925. The question of the legal battle over the Genesis story in the Bible versus the published writings of Charles Darwin in the Rhea ... (click for more)

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Double Demonstration Day Offered At In-Town Gallery

12/14/2024

The holidays are here—the ideal time for handcrafted seasonal gifts. Jonathan Clardy creates fun and functional stoneware, perfect for this gift-giving season. Artist Doug ... more

Profiles Of Valor: LCDR Jonny Kim (USN)

12/13/2024

Storey Trucking Company Delivers First Wreaths To Chattanooga National Cemetery

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Applications Open For 54th Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair

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The Supreme Court Has Done Nothing To Uphold The Bill Of Rights - And Response

12/13/2024

Federal Judge Curtis Collier has an article on the Bill of Rights . While some of the details on this subject are correct, its historical recognition, etc., the substance of the rest of his remarks are perfectly ludicrous, claiming that the supreme Court has upheld the Bill of Rights. I had to laugh - whenever did the supreme Court ever rule in favor of the original wording and intent of the Bill of Rights? We have had nothing but re-interpretation and conglomerated "opinions" since ... more

Jerry Summers: D-Day, December 19, 2024

12/13/2024

Dr. Carol Berz Was Kind And Compassionate

12/14/2024

Broken Pothole Promises

12/13/2024

Janie Varnell Is Unwaveringly Committed To Chattanooga

12/13/2024

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With Ziegler, Lanier Down, Jordan Gainey Comes Through Big In Vols Win At Illinois

12/14/2024

With Zakai Zeigler and Chaz Lanier on the bench with five fouls, top-ranked Tennessee turned to Jordan Gainey, who played the game of his life. In a game in which the Vols trailed much of the way, Gainey took the ball the length of the court and lifted a left-handed layup that slipped into the net as time expired. Tennessee won 66-64 in front of a sold-out crowd of 15,500 at State Farm Arena. Gainey scored 23 points on the night as the Vols boost their record to 10-0 with the tough ... more