Wayne Allen Sharpe, 74, of Suck Creek, Tennessee, passed away on August 10, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Wayne was born on Oct. 22, 1950, in Chattanooga, ... more
A large tree fell on top of a silver SUV as it was travelling northbound on S. Moore Road. The vehicle was occupied by two adults and a child. All three individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene. They were identified as Yuri Tomas Vicente Lopez, 29, Xiomara Epifania Vasquez, 27, and Emma Vicente, 3. A flood watch is in effect for Wednesday, per the National Weather Service. East Ridge Traffic Investigators are investigating the crash. The tree crashed onto power lines, ... more
Ted and Kelly Alling, both longtime supporters of education and philanthropy, have committed a significant gift to name the Alling Family Student-Athlete Academic Center at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The Allings are deeply committed to education, with a strong focus on supporting initiatives that foster academic success, especially for student-athletes. Their commitment to the Student-Athlete Academic Center aligns with their interests in supporting UTC’s mission to ... more
Should there be a census recount with only U.S. citizens counted?