Hamilton County unaware amphitheater deal includes transfer of public land
Hamilton County officials did not know that developer Jimmy White's agreement with a private amphitheater developer included a contingency that the county transfer a block of land it owns to the out-of-state developer.
SE Tennessee
Free Press Editorial: Public incentives for amphitheater at Bend are uncertain
Public incentives are expected to be responsible for at least a part of the construction of a previously revealed, $300 million, 12,500-seat amphitheater at The Bend site in downtown Chattanooga, Colorado project developer Venu has said.
Chemicals next to sauce, grime on ice chute: Chattanooga area health inspection reports for week ending Sept. 8
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect food service establishments twice a year, grading them on a 100-point scale. Establishments are reinspected if they fail to meet critical standards. The scores are original and do not reflect on-the-spot changes, which sometimes lead to upward adjustments.
“Picnic with a Purpose” aims to pack Ronald McDonald House pantry
Snacks are provided, along with kid-friendly activities like putt-putt, carousel rides, crafts, and a picnic with friends
Local charged with first degree murder after 4-year-old drowns
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A local R&B artist is charged with first degree murder and 3 counts of aggravated child abuse after 4 year old boy drowned in a swimming pool. Chattanooga Police think Deshundre Vinson was supposed to be wathcing his nephew, when the child slipped from the edge of the pool and ended up in five feet of...
Funeral home owner files complaints over alleged conditions at Bradley County cemeteries
Ralph Buckner Jr., owner of Buckner and Fike Funeral Home, filed complaints Wednesday against Hillcrest Memorial Gardens and Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Walnut Street Bridge has official reopening date
The Walnut Street Bridge has been a staple of the Scenic City’s skyline since the late 1800’s. It was originally designed for car and pedestrian traffic, allowing traversal between North and South Chattanooga. But for the last 18 months, that icon of our city has been closed down for construction. The City of Chattanooga announced on Thursday that a reopening...
Not soon enough.
VOTE: Should there be term limits for members of Congress?
Emphatically, yes.
Free Tennessee college applications available this September
September is Tennessee’s College Application and Exploration Month, giving students a chance to explore higher education options and take steps toward applying to college without the cost.
Former Arcade Beauty site to bring hundreds of jobs to Chattanooga
The property includes two buildings totaling 169,000 square feet, along with 9.8 acres of undeveloped land zoned for manufacturing.
NW Georgia
What’s Right With Our Schools: Whitfield County Summer Nutrition and Literacy Program
WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA (WDEF) -You’ve heard of summer reading, but what about summer feeding? See how the Whitfield County community came together to feed both body’s and minds. It’s a holistic example of “What’s Right With Our Schols.” Mike Ewton is the Superintendent of Whitfield County Schools. He says, “We are blessed in Whitfield County to have great community partnerships...
UPDATE: Lookout Mountain to hold special city council meeting at request of group behind proposed $30 million gondola project
The council is expected to make its decision regarding the proposed amendments.
Catoosa commissioners blast broker over insurance mess
Catoosa commissioners blasted their insurance broker after learning the approved stop-loss policy wasn’t final and a costlier plan left the county with few options.
NE Alabama
Scottsboro traffic stop leads to cocaine arrest
Scottsboro police arrested one man after finding a bag of cocaine on him on Saturday, September 5.
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Nationally ranked Baylor 3-0 after another big night for DGG
The first-half arm of Keegan Croucher and the second-half legs of David Gabriel Georges powered Baylor School to a road rout of Georgia's Rabun Gap on Friday night.
Braves Beat Los Angeles 4-3 to Snap Dodgers Six Game Winning Streak
ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angles 4-3 on Tuesday night, snapping the Dodgers’ six-game winning streak in a matchup of first-place clubs. After the Braves squandered an early 3-0 lead against Tyler Glasnow, who made his first big league start in 3...