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Stop With The Expensive Studies On Reviving Passenger Rail Service

  • 12/10/2023

Over the last 20 years or so, there have been several studies, both formal and informal, that have occurred regarding rail service of some type through our city and onward to Atlanta. Each time the estimates have come back, it was exponentially more than expected. It's silly to think we (as a country, state or local community) are going to invest the billions it would take to put in high-speed rail service to link major cities in the South. I'd rather they save the money they use to "study" something we all know won't happen, and not sure too many people would be happy, if it did happen. In the future, don't waste the money on these useless inquiries that's only ... (click for more)

Profiles of Valor: LTC Matt Urban - “The Hero We Nearly Forgot”

  • 12/9/2023

In a Valor Profile on Audie Murphy, I noted that he received 23 medals in addition to his Medal of Honor, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Stars (two), Legion of Merit, Bronze Stars (two with a “V” device), and Purple Hearts (three) — and I noted further, that his military decorations are rivaled only by the awards earned by one of his fellow WWII Army Medal of Honor recipients, LTC Matt Urban. While most current service members or combat Veterans from any branch would know the name Audie Murphy, they have likely not heard of Matt Urban, despite his legendary service as an infantryman. In addition to his Medal of Honor, Urban earned Silver Stars (two), Legion of ... (click for more)

Passenger Train To Atlanta Will Only Bring Undesirables

  • 12/9/2023

Re: Passenger train to Atlanta: In my opinion, if this comes to pass, our city is inviting many problems by making it very convenient for undesirable elements to come here by rail for a heavy day of shoplifting then procure a car (perhaps yours) back to Atlanta with the day's take. Seems only logical that the politicians pushing for ... (click for more)

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  • 12/8/2023

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Passenger Train To Atlanta Will Only Bring Undesirables
  • 12/9/2023

Re: Passenger train to Atlanta: In my opinion, if this comes to pass, our city is inviting many problems by making it very convenient for undesirable elements to come here by rail for a heavy day of shoplifting then procure a car (perhaps yours) back to Atlanta with the day's take. Seems only logical that the politicians pushing for this connection need to move to enjoy the Atlanta experience first hand. I’d bet the farm that they quickly abandon this ridiculous idea, move back ... more

Bradley Hoopsters Sweep Cleveland
  • 12/8/2023

CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- You know the old saying about throwing the records out the window when two rivals meet in an athletic contest. That certainly applies to the Cleveland-Bradley basketball game that was played at Bradley’s Jim Smiddy Arena in front of a standing-room-only crowd Friday night, including former UTC and current N.C. State women's coach Wes Moore, who was in town doing a little recruiting. The Bradley girls began the evening with a 65-42 victory over the Lady Blue Raiders ... more

Chattanooga Pulls Out Close One Over North Alabama
Chattanooga Pulls Out Close One Over North Alabama
  • 12/9/2023

This has been quite an emotional week for Chattanooga’s women’s basketball team, but everything has turned out just fine. It all began last Sunday with a heart-stopping ... more

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