By David UchiyamaStaff Writer The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga lost its own basketball tournament for the third time in four years Saturday. Colorado State used its superior size and deft shooting touch for a 76-65 win over the Mocs to

By Mark WiedmerStaff Writer ATLANTA -- Maybe they had too much eggnog over the Christmas holidays. Maybe their fashion sense couldn't immediately stomach getting that close to an opposing player dressed head to toe in maroon and orange. Maybe the

By David PaschallStaff Writer ATLANTA -- The Georgia Bulldogs could not overcome a 28-point deficit to West Virginia in last year's Sugar Bowl. But an 18-point deficit against Virginia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Bowl? No problem. Recording the

Video: Fitness TimeBy Kathy GilbertStaff Writer From January to March, many people renew their commitment to work out regularly, and couch potatoes who loved leisure a little too much vow to get fit for the first time. From pool Pilates and

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By Stephen HargisAssistant Sports Editor One of the most memorable years for local prep stories began, for me, with a snub. In mid-January I drove to hear Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis speak at the Rome High School football banquet. After he had

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- Tennessee got an unexpected tough test on the court Saturday night after an unexpected loss from the team and unexpected changes to the starting lineup. The Volunteers trailed by six early in the second

Staff Report GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Beginning the day in 10th place, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga finished sixth in the Southern Scuffle wrestling tournament Saturday. Missouri was No. 1, followed by Minnesota, Cornell, Edinboro, Navy

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer KNOXVILLE &#8212 On the surface, something seems to be missing. East Tennessee State offered McMinn County High School's JaJuan Smith a basketball scholarship, and Tennessee did not. But Smith, a junior who has

Summaries of the top local stories of 2006By Ashley RowlandStaff Writer The year began with a fire that killed nine family members in their home near Dayton, Tenn., and ended with another blaze that left three young siblings dead in South

EDITOR'S NOTE: The name of the woman in this story has been changed to protect her privacy. By Karina GonzalezStaff Writer A week before Christmas, a Chattanooga mother showed up at a nonprofit agency seeking help. Tammy recently had lost her

By David PaschallStaff Writer Points could be precious in tonight's Chick-fil-A Bowl between Virginia Tech and Georgia. The 14th-ranked Hokies lead the nation in total defense, scoring defense and pass defense and could become the first program

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- Shannon Bobbitt said she wasn't frustrated with Notre Dame's 1-3-1 zone defense in the first half, but she sure looked like it. She complained to Tennessee coach Pat Summitt that her teammates wouldn't

By Jay GreesonSports Editor With starting forward Shanara Hollinquest on the bench with her broken right foot in a protective boot, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team had a gaping hole in its frontcourt. Alex

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga basketball team turned on its cruise control at halftime and rolled to an 87-63 win over Kennesaw State in the Dr Pepper Classic on Friday. The Mocs (7-6) limited the Owls

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am in my 20s, and I still have to deal with acne. Why? I thought I would be through with it by this time. What can I do for it? -- J.T. A: The teen years are the peak years for having acne, but some adults have to struggle with

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer It's time to see if the Southern Conference's women's basketball coaches were right. After losing three of the most decorated players in school history, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was not picked to win

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer TAMPA, Fla. -- A week before the biggest day in his young football career, Jacques McClendon calmly waited out a three-hour Christmas airport delay, thoroughly entrenched in a handheld video game. If his size didn't

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Led by top-seeded 133-pound Matt Keller, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga stands in 10th place with 36.5 points at the Southern Scuffle wrestling tournament hosted by UNC-Greensboro. Keller had a technical fall and a

Hamilton County prosecutors said Thursday that they will not try Edgar Bailey Jr. again for the death of an Atlanta man after the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals overturned his first-degree murder conviction.

By Ryan PearsonAssociated Press Writer SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Gamers who snatched up Nintendo's unique Wii system got their hands on the clear winner of this year's holiday season console wars. Part of the reason was that key blockbuster title:

Chattanooga Police Chief Steve Parks, who retires today, sat down with Staff Writer Lauren Gregory to discuss his 28-year career in law enforcement, his views on policing and the issues he has faced since taking over the department in

By Michael DavisStaff Writer The six-week open enrollment period for the Medicare prescription drug plan ends Sunday night at midnight, but a Medicare official said people still have the opportunity to sign up for or change their plans. "There's

Filed by Nikole DuggerHappy Friday, and welcome to the shortened week’s end. If you’re in favor of sending more troops to Iraq, Joe Lieberman agrees. Harlem was the site of a raucous homecoming for the body of James Brown

By Christina CookeStaff Writer When Hixson resident Mandy Barnard gave birth Thursday afternoon, she named her child William after her father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Little did she know her son would share his name with hundreds of

The Associated Press ATLANTA -- A Republican lawmaker is trying to strip an honor from a politician named McKinney -- but this time it's not the controversial congresswoman. Rep. Rich Golick, R-Smyrna, Gov. Sonny Perdue's floor leader in the

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., said Friday he plans to reintroduce clean air legislation early in 2007 that he says would go further and faster than President Bush's proposals to control

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: You ran an article in which you asserted that "no pain, no gain" was "one of the most inane sayings ever mouthed." If you are talking about joint, tendon or muscle pain, you are correct. But what most exercise gurus mean by that

By Tom GriscomPublisher and Executive Editor The Readership Institute sprang to life at Northwestern University several years ago. A group of academic and journalism professionals charted a course to reverse the trend of flagging newspaper

Staff Report Stephanie Wilson, who received an engineering degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga this month, recently participated in a national undergraduate student research poster competition in San Francisco. Competing

Staff Report For the second year, members of the Future Business Leaders of America at Ooltewah High School taught a lesson in free enterprise to fifth-grade classes at Ooltewah Elementary School. The project marked the FBLA chapter's celebration

By Jonathan DrewAssociated Press Writer You can find hatin' in Shakespeare, the Bible -- heck, even Aristotle contemplated the subject 2,356 years ago: "Anger can be cured by time; but hatred cannot." Fast forward a couple millennia, and we've

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My problem concerns an irregular heartbeat. I have had the problem for two years. It’s called Wenckebach heart block. I have had a heart scan and stress tests, and they were normal. My doctors indicate that my heart

By Ryan PearsonAssociated Press Writer SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- With some space to look back now at this holiday season's console wars, it's clear that Wii was the winner. The PS3 was simply in too short supply and launched with too few blockbuster

Student exchange program hosting information meetingChildren's International Summer Villages is holding an information day for anyone interested in being a youth delegate or an adult leader during a summer exchange program. The meeting will be

By Susan PierceStaff Writer When Stella Trotter's infant niece required surgery at Vanderbilt Hospital, the baby's parents were able to stay nearby for a nominal fee at the Nashville Ronald McDonald House. Ms. Trotter said she was unfamiliar with

Shawen, Watson win UTNAA Professor Awards at UTCFaculty Honors Day was held in Patten Chapel on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Dec. 22. Dr. Edgar Shawen, English professor, and Dr. Paul Watson, psychology professor,

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals on Wednesday overturned the first-degree murder conviction of Edgar Lee Bailey and ordered the case back for a new trial.

By David UchiyamaStaff WriterThe Ingle household gets awfully quiet after Kennesaw State University loses a basketball game.Tony Ingle is the father and the Owls coach. Three of his sons also are a part of the program -- Golden is a senior guard,

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- A slight hangover was to be expected. And that's all it was -- a slight one. Tennessee Tech came into Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday night and led No. 21 Tennessee midway through the first half before

By Gentry Estes Staff Writer TAMPA, Fla. -- If Tennessee junior Robert Meachem isn't projected to be a solid first-round pick in next April's NFL Draft, receivers coach Trooper Taylor will recommend he stick around for another season. "We're not

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Save for a few New Year’s Eve performances, the year in music, and the calendar year for that matter, are finished. A few of the Times Free Press’ musically minded reporters join me today to chat about our

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Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Here are a few staff picks for the top albums of this past year. You can hear these discussed on this week's MUSICcast. M. Trevor Higgins picks:"Boys and Girls in America," The Hold Steady. Vagrant Records. Imagine a

Poor-mouthing in full swing by coaching legend By Gentry EstesStaff Writer TAMPA, Fla. -- After about 45 minutes, Phillip Fulmer had heard enough. Venerable Penn State coaching legend Joe Paterno used the better part of Thursday morning's

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By Gentry EstesStaff WriterTAMPA, Fla. -- Quarterback Erik Ainge isn't naive enough to think his college-aged Tennessee teammates will spend listless hours this week in their hotel rooms.Neither will Ainge, for that matter. But he's not about to

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Filed by Nikole DuggerHappy Thursday, folks. Clark Kent never had trouble finding a booth when he needed to change clothes, but pay telephones are now going the way of the dinosaur. As he bids farewell to the United Nations, Koffi Annan shares

By Michael DavisStaff Writer Nine of every 10 Tennesseans had at least one "modifiable" risk factor for heart disease and stroke in 2002, according to a report recently released by the Tennessee Department of Health. The report includes

By David PaschallStaff WriterAs part of their orientation, Georgia freshman football players learn how to handle increased media scrutiny.They are taught that complimenting teammates and opponents have preferable ramifications when compared to

By Ashley RowlandStaff WriterTennessee appears so far to have escaped the flu outbreak that has hit neighboring states, though health officials here say doctors are treating slightly more cases than normal."What we've seen is a little above normal

By Herman Wang and Ian BerryStaff Writers The "behind-the-scenes work" of the law firm hired by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce for efforts regarding Enterprise South industrial park has opened doors that should bear fruit down the line,

By David UchiyamaStaff WriterThe University of Tennessee at Chattanooga basketball playbook has a new page.Only there are no specific rules or demands for where players are supposed to move, where the ball is to be passed or who is supposed to take

By Michael DavisStaff WriterNine of every 10 Tennesseans said they had at least one "modifiable" risk factor for heart disease and stroke in 2002, according to a report recently released by the Tennessee Department of Health.The report includes

By Mary FosterThe Associated PressSHREVEPORT, La. -- Jason Ricks had attempted only 10 field goals this season for Oklahoma State, and had missed a couple of PATs that cost the Cowboys a victory.None of that mattered at the Independence Bowl on

By Andrew Pollack and Andrew MartinNew York Times News ServiceAfter years of delay, the Food and Drug Administration tentatively concluded Thursday that milk and meat from some cloned farm animals are safe to eat. That finding, hailed by cloning

By David PaschallStaff Writer From 1971-80, Alabama routinely racked up 10-win seasons and trips to the Cotton, Orange or Sugar bowls. The lone exception occurred in 1976, when then-Tide offensive lineman and current Georgia assistant coach Neil

By Erik SchelzigThe Associated PressNASHVILLE -- A spokesman for Gov. Phil Bredesen said the governor's second inauguration celebration will be festive but not extravagant."There are two rules we have: Respect the tradition, but keep the right

By Ian BerryStaff Writer Hamilton County commissioners voiced their opposition Thursday to a rate increase proposed by Tennessee-American Water Co., and they will consider whether to back financially efforts to stop it. The commission also, upon

Filed by Darren Epps If the SEC is so powerful, detractors of the conference's strength ask, then why does it usually finish around .500 in the bowl games? Good question. I see two reasons... 1. The SEC is probably the nation's best football

Filed by Darren Epps If the SEC is so powerful, detractors of the conference's strength ask, then why does it usually finish around .500 in the bowl games? Good question. I see two reasons... 1. The SEC is probably the nation's best football

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- With President Bush spending this week rethinking Iraq strategy at his Texas ranch, regional members of Congress said 2007 is the pivotal year in the ongoing Middle East conflict. "By the end of

Filed by Nikole Dugger Welcome, friends. It may be hard to believe that Christmas has come and gone, but I presume that such is life. Gerald Ford's death wasn't exactly as Dana Carvey reported a few years ago, but ninety-three isn't a bad age to

Filed by Cliff Hightower It is now time for the after-Christmas detox.There is no more eating all the Christmas treats brought to work by coworkers, drinking the yummy holiday coffees and devouring the Christmas meals. It is just me and the pounds

By Ian BerryStaff Writer Hamilton County's General Sessions judges continue to lobby county commissioners to find some space for their staff to park in a secured garage below the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Courts Building. All five General

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- Former President Gerald Ford should be remembered as a moderate occupant of the White House who saved the legacy of the presidency by his pardon of Richard Nixon, area lawmakers and natives with

Chattanooga area business leaders discussed their industries and the area outlook Dec. 5, 2006, in a forum held at the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Participants included Ruth Brinkley of Memorial, Bob Worthington of BlueCross BlueShield, Tom White

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By Gentry EstesStaff WriterTAMPA, Fla. -- The Vanderbilt player's helmet struck chiseled linebacker Jerod Mayo squarely on his left kneecap, and perhaps the toughest of Tennessee's players crumpled in pain.Team doctors feared the worst when they

By Gentry EstesStaff WriterTAMPA, Fla. -- Tennessee defensive lineman Turk McBride probably didn't expect to need long sleeves for his first practice in the Sunshine State.But it could have been much worse."This time last year, I was at home

By David PaschallStaff WriterThere is some grade-changing going on with Georgia's football team.After throwing three interceptions Nov. 4 in a 24-20 loss at Kentucky, Bulldogs freshman quarterback Matthew Stafford gave himself a "D" when asked to

By Shannon McCaffreyThe Associated Press ATLANTA -- Land deals. Tax breaks. Conflicts of interest. The allegations were piled on against Gov. Sonny Perdue during the past year's heated gubernatorial race. And they are unlikely to evaporate now

By Lisa RobertsThe Orlando (Fla.) SentinelResolutions aren't just for the new year. Just ask Michaelangelo Rosario of Lake Mary, Fla., who several times made -- and broke -- New Year's resolutions to lose weight. He tried to keep his promise, "but

By Courtney PerkesThe Orange County RegisterSANTA ANA, Calif. -- Michelle Miller sat in her plastic surgeon's office recently, flipping through a dog-eared Playboy to pick out what size breasts she wants.She wavers between a C cup and a D.But one

By Leslie GarciaThe Dallas Morning NewsRunning a marathon is as exhausting as it is exhilarating, as aggravating as it is affirming. It's challenging and traumatizing, thrilling and perhaps even a bit dumbfounding.Those who run one train for

By Tabi UptonMind Matters The holidays slid into my life this year on the heels of a hectic schedule and several life changes. I was looking forward to a simple observance with my brother and his family, some visits with friends and, most of all,

Contributed PhotoMembers of the Choo Choo Chorus, Chattanooga's chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, presented the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots with a $500 check raised through proceeds of ticket sales to the chorus's Christmas show. Choo

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have been told and have read in many articles that nothing can be done for a diffusely and extremely enlarged prostate gland. Is this true? &#8212 J.C.A: No, it’s not true.With age, all men’s prostate glands enlarge.

By David MageeCommentaryHigh above the heart of Dixie and the clouds that blanketed it on Christmas Day, I decided a little gushiness might be in order.Normally, a couple of new direct flights originating locally would not be a big deal for a

The Associated Press CHICAGO -- Taking such popular heartburn drugs as Nexium, Prevacid or Prilosec for a year or more can raise the risk of a broken hip markedly in people over 50, a large study in Britain found.The study raises questions about

By Shannon McCaffreyThe Associated Press ATLANTA -- Gov. Sonny Perdue should have little problem keeping the promises he made during his re-election campaign. The list isn't very long. "I am proud of the fact that, frankly, we ran on a platform

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports EditorIan Meredith will be in Charlotte, N.C. when Navy plays Boston College on Saturday in the Meineke Car Care Bowl, but the former Notre Dame High linebacker and fullback will be in the stands cheering his fellow

EDITOR'S NOTE: The name of the woman in this story has been changed to protect her identity. By Karina GonzalezStaff WriterThe Times Free Press Neediest Cases fund helped a 58-year-old Chattanooga woman living in public housing buy a hand shower

By Tabi UptonMind Matters The holidays slid into my life this year on the heels of a hectic schedule and several life changes. I was looking forward to a simple observance with my brother and his family, some visits with friends and, most of all,

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., is joining with Sen. Joe Lieberman, Ind.-Conn., to form a bipartisan Senate members group they hope will help close the chamber's party divide. The senators plan to

Filed by Nikole Dugger Thank you for digging out of the holiday-induced news hiatus and stopping by the Global Village. When she dived into the handbag business, I was so sure Monica Lewinsky was properly pegged as a giggly idiot. Now, half a

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The Christmas Pound Filed by Cliff Hightower It's hard losing weight during the holidays. It's the time of year where it just seems right to eat and drink and be merry. I know I have had my share of holiday cookies, desserts and coffees this

By Jaime LackeyStaff Writer During the past four years, Rachael Green hasn't had many opportunities to come home for visits. Now that the Ooltewah graduate has completed her University of Alabama volleyball career, she found time on her holiday

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- After a decade trying to shape House policy as outsiders, a coalition of moderate and conservative Democrats that includes three Tennessee lawmakers could take center stage in Washington next

Filed by Anne Braly The ghosts of restaurants past has arrived. At the end of each year &#8212 and that would be now &#8212 I look back over the past 12 months and ponder what we’ll be missing, or maybe not. Drumroll, please.Brass Register

By M. Trevor HigginsStaff WriterHamilton County school students haven’t darkened classroom hallways in more than a week, and they won’t for another 11 days. The Monday New Year’s Day holiday pushed the start of second semester

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 79-year-old man who has a bad cough most of the time. A tickle in my throat brings it on. I cough up gray mucus. Several doctors have not found a solution. I do have acid reflux and take Nexium for it. I don’t sleep

By Talley WoodValley Voices Staff Writer It's cold outside so be mindful this winter with these do's and don'ts. TOP 5 WINTER DO'S 5. Download -- legally -- "Nemo" by Umphery's McGee. 4. Get tickets for the Goo Goo Dolls Feb. 10. Don't be

The Associated Press SHREVEPORT, La. -- Zach Schreiber got the best of both worlds. He was able to spend Christmas both in his hometown and practicing with his Alabama teammates for Thursday's Independence Bowl game against Oklahoma State. "It's

The Associated Press DETROIT -- Middle Tennessee State knows it can't win the Motor City Bowl with strength. And it's not so sure it can win with speed against Central Michigan. "They are a lot bigger than we are at every position," coach Rick

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 20 years old, and I was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Three years ago, my younger brother, now 18, was given the same diagnosis. We cannot find diabetes anywhere else in our family. My previous impression was that

By Jan GallettaStaff Writer Michael Daffron doesn't touch stair railings, shuns public restrooms and ducks into buildings behind people who aren't afraid to open doors. He takes hand-sanitizing soap with him wherever he goes. In 1996, the

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My latest lab results showed my total cholesterol to be 185 mg/dL (4.8 mmol/L), my HDL cholesterol to be 45 (1.16) and my LDL cholesterol to be 105 (2.7). I was told by my doctor that total cholesterol is not as important as the

Filed by Donnie Jenkins Today we talk about the publishing process from a personal standpoint. Computers and the Web have made things possible we could only have dreamed of at one time. We can all be publishers of sorts now, able to share

By Ben BentonStaff Writer ALTAMONT, Tenn. -- Health department staffs in Grundy, Meigs and Sequatchie counties have a full-time physician for the first time, regional health officials said. Dr. Quentin Fannin's "resume is exceptional," said

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer University of Tennessee at Chattanooga basketball players Ricky Hood and Bernard Lowndes each has a bachelor's degree. Just don't ask them to prove it during the season and while they progress toward a master's.

Third of three parts By Matt WilsonStaff Writer Religious appeals likely will play a major role in upcoming political races, especially in the wake of their prominence in the 2006 campaigns, analysts and political strategists say. Tom Ingram,

By Michael DavisStaff Writer Health care groups are preparing to push bills to ban smoking in public buildings and address tort reform, among other issues, as they anticipate the start of the new legislative session in Tennessee. Chastity

*1. WR Thomas Hinton 5-11, 180 Prentiss, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC)Noteworthy: Hinton, who averaged 13.4 yards per catch last season for CLCC, should help fill a huge hole in UTC's offense. The Mocs will lose their top five pass-catchers from last

By David PaschallStaff Writer When Mike Bobo gives thanks this Christmas Day, it might take a while, because nobody in Georgia's football program has experienced a more blessed 2006. The 32-year-old assistant on Mark Richt's staff has been handed

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By Beverly A. CarrollStaff Writer Since 2000, voters in eight area cities have passed referendums that allow or expand liquor sales, often after contentious debate. But officials in at least half of those communities said alcohol sales have had

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer Alphonso Pugh wears a suit and sits behind University of Tennessee at Chattanooga basketball coach John Shulman during home games. Shulman could use the former Mocs power forward in uniform and on the floor, adding

By Lindsey YoungStaff Writer New Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School football coach Todd Windham is wasting little time putting a staff together, and in doing so he has created another Chattanooga job opening. Windham said Saturday that Central

EDITOR'S NOTE: The name of the woman in this story has been changed to protect her privacy. By Karina GonzalezStaff Writer The purchase of a simple mechanical can opener with money from the Chattanooga Times Free Press Neediest Cases Fund will

By Chloe MorrisonStaff Writer North Georgia officials are continuing to prepare for a global influenza outbreak, which experts say is inevitable. "We continue to stress that we know there is going to be a pandemic influenza, we just don't know

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By Beverly A. CarrollStaff Writer There is plenty of flu vaccine available in the Chattanooga area, and if you want the shot you should get it, health care workers said. "It's still very early in the season," said Dr. Allen Craig, state

By Ian BerryStaff Writer Hamilton County officials are asking members of the local legislative delegation to help pass a law allowing the county attorney to collect back taxes. Proponents acknowledge enacting the change would be a lengthy

By Lindsey YoungStaff Writer DALTON, Ga. -- Her team never led in a game it would eventually lose by 29 points and there were many more lowlights than highlights, yet Northwest Whitfield girls' basketball coach Margaret Stockburger found a

By Jaime LackeyStaff Writer Three members of the Class A/AA state champion Notre Dame volleyball team were selected to the 2006 all-state team announced today by the Tennessee Sportswriters' Association. Twelve area players were honored as

By Kelli GauthierStaff Writer Southeast Tennessee counties rank near the top and bottom of a list ranking the state's counties by health, according to the Tennessee Institute of Public Health. The newly formed group produced this first rating of

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- Among the lessons of 2006, few can argue with this: Do not ever count out Bruce Pearl's Tennessee basketball team. Not when the starting center is dismissed. Not when the starting point guard breaks his

By Mallory CarraStaff Writer College tennis has had some surprises for McCallie alumnus Charlie Ramsay. The University of Memphis freshman was so nervous before his first match at the Virginia Fall Classic in September, he had trouble

The Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. -- Jerry Babb of Louisiana-Lafayette passed for a touchdown and led the Green team to a strong offensive showing in a 32-14 win over the Red team in the Magnolia Gridiron Classic. The Green team, made up of

By Doug GrossThe Associated Press ATLANTA -- When the Legislature returns to work in about two weeks, Republicans will have their run of state government more than at any time in Georgia history. Voters handed Gov. Sonny Perdue a convincing

The Associated Press POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. -- Adding paper printouts to Georgia's electronic voting machines is not a guarantee in terms of assuring voters their votes will be counted, a panel of election experts says. An experiment during the Nov.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 70-year-old woman. My doctor has instructed me to take 1,500 milligrams of calcium along with vitamin D every day. I eat healthily, but I don't think I eat the recommended amounts of vegetables each day, so I take a

By Hank Kurz Jr.The Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. -- Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt paid a big tribute Friday night to her Old Dominion counterpart and longtime friend, Wendy Larry. Summitt took part in a pregame ceremony to mark

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By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- An early-season Tennessee basketball practice drill was at one end of the court. Touted freshman point guard Ramar Smith was at the other when a stray ball bounced in his direction. Without a moment of

PLAYER OF THE YEARCurt WelchCalhoun6-1, 195 SeniorLinebacker Curt Welch admits he has a split personality. Off the field he's a quiet, respectful, some would say "normal" high school student. On the field, well, that's a different story. "I guess

Here are maps that show proposed zoning changes at Hamilton County Schools. SchoolZoneMaps.pdf (17.2 MB)

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By Stephen HargisAssistant Sports Editor Of all the eye-catching statistics turned in by Red Bank quarterback Jake Ledbetter and linebacker Tracy Sims this season, what most excites Lions coach Tim Daniels about them is that both are

By Lindsey YoungStaff Writer In the end, fate made the decision easy for Todd Windham. Windham had flirted with the idea of seeking the open Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School head football coaching position for weeks, but he wasn't sure he

Filed by Darren Epps Hey, college football is back! For those so starved for college action you anxiously anticipated the Poinsettia Bowl matchup between Northern Illinois and TCU on Tuesday night, I’ll rank the watchability (not a word,

By David PaschallStaff Writer Dorian Porch is always thinking ahead. Virginia Tech's redshirt freshman safety had a hunch his Hokies might play Georgia in a bowl, so the former all-state selection at Gordon Central High School traded some of his

By Tom GriscomPublisher and Executive Editor The magazine arrived in the office bright and shiny. But in this instance, the shine was situated in the middle of the front page. This shine was an invitation to peer into a somewhat blurred, crinkled

Filed by Darren Epps Hey, college football is back! For those so starved for college action you anxiously anticipated the Poinsettia Bowl matchup between Northern Illinois and TCU on Tuesday night, I’ll rank the watchability (not a word,

By Ian Berry and Andy SherStaff WritersHamilton County Mayor Claude Ramsey told local legislators and county commissioners Thursday that he's confident Gov. Phil Bredesen will include in the state budget more funding for education in the county.Mr.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I live in the South, but I have become a big hockey fan and a dedicated hockey player. There's a league here, but none of us is very good, except for one kid who used to live up North. I want to get good, so I've been running five

'Messiah' performances by Draper singers airing Christmas Eve, DayFive performances of "The Messiah," presented by singers of Dr. Glenn Draper during a reunion concert at the Tivoli Theatre, will be shown on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. "The

Housing Authority wins Company of YearThe Chattanooga Housing Authority, the city's largest landlord, was named "Management Company of the Year" and received the 2006 Star Excellence Award presented by the Chattanooga Apartment Association at the

Staff Report Several area lawyers have been selected for inclusion in 2006 Mid-South Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers magazine identifies the top 5 percent of attorneys in the state as chosen by the independent research of Law & Politics and their

Filed by Nikole DuggerHello, pretty people.Welcome to a Global Village brimming with tinsel and mistletoe. Things aren’t quite as merry for the homeless population in Las Vegas -- let’s just say that their mayor isn’t taking them

Staff Report Erlanger's Kids Count support program for children of parents with cancer, is featured in an updated version of "Helping Your Children Cope With Your Cancer." Endorsed by Lance Armstrong and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer

By Susan PierceStaff Writer When Eugenia Sherrill became a school patrol officer 17 years ago, she also joined the volunteer force of the Forgotten Child Fund. Each weekday morning and afternoon from Nov. 1 until Dec. 15, she mans her traffic

By MALCOLM GUNNWHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONS 2007 Mazda 263, a little horsepower wagon that hauls Where is it written that an entry-level car has to look and perform in a conservative, low-key manner? In the context of the new Mazdaspeed3,

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football team got its first commitment for the 2007 signing class from a player who might help fill its most pressing need. Thomas Hinton, a 5-foot-11, 180-pound wide

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer Two flicks of Brooke Hand's wrists overcame more than 35 minutes of bad basketball, but it didn't erase them. Playing its fourth game in seven days, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team

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Filed by Nikole Dugger Welcome back to the Global Village. I apologize for the delay, but hey, life happens. While you're busy packing a bag for the long struggle in Iraq and eagerly waiting for online Christmas purchases to arrive, let's see

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer The King College basketball team had a chance Thursday night to test itself at the NCAA Division I level. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga defiantly denied the Tornado in a 91-50 victory in McKenzie

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By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- Thursday brought a conclusion to Stephaun Raines' long fight to join Tennessee's football team, but it wasn't the one he wanted. Former Dalton High receiver-runner Raines received results of his latest SAT

By Wesley RuckerStaff WriterThe University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team would love to go into the holiday break right now.After going through a nearly unheard-of three-game losing streak, the Lady Mocs have won four in a row.

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins We’ve got a bonafide rock star on this week’s music cast. Last Friday Will Hoge pulled his tour bus to our loading dock, unpacked a guitar, harmonica and put on a clinic. The man takes care of business in an

By Mallory CarraStaff WriterDALTON, Ga. &#8212 When the Sequatchie County girls' basketball team got comfortable, Dalton broke through.Dalton took charge of the second half to beat Sequatchie County 50-42 Wednesday in the Carpet Classic tournament

By David PaschallStaff Writer Georgia football coach Mark Richt has decided to keep Ian Smith on the team, but the redshirt freshman center will be suspended for the Dec. 30 Chick-fil-A Bowl and the first five games of the 2007 season. Smith was

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am writing about my 7-year-old granddaughter. She has lost pigment on both of her knees, her ankles and her knuckles and has white patches on other parts of her body. Can you explain what causes this? Is there anything to be

By AC WilsonValley Voices Staff WriterCheck it. Don't ask me to cut down my list to 10. I can't sacrifice one of my babies like that. Just go on iTunes and buy every one of these songs. It will be the best 11 dollars you will ever spend.Song: "Let

New Chattanooga Police Chief Freeman Cooper discusses his priorities for the department with TFP reporters Lauren Gregory and Herman Wang.Freeman Cooper.mp3

Contributed PhotoMary Rominger, a loan technician with Northwest Georgia Bank, will soon retire at the main office in Ringgold, Ga. She was hired by now Northwest Georgia Bank Chairman and CEO Wes Smith in the fall of 1975 to handle check returns.

*** UPDATED 01/23 ***(Pos. Player Ht., Wgt. Hometown) DB Anthony Anderson 6-0,180 Knoxville (Austin-East)Noteworthy: Perhaps his prep team's top contributor on offense, defense and special teams, Anderson led the Roadrunners back from an 0-3 start

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- Contract extensions and raises are in the works for Tennessee's football coaching staff after the 9-3 regular season. "It's a reasonable expectation that contract extensions will be in play for our

By Stephen HargisAssistant Sports Editor CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- The weather isn't the only thing that felt like March on Tuesday. With drama dripping off every possession, Bradley Central rallied to edge Red Bank 89-85 in a nondistrict high school

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor The 2005-06 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling team has moved into the national top 20 and matched the highest national ranking the program has held. The Mocs wrestlers are 18th in the latest

By Edward Lee PittsWashington BureauWASHINGTON -- Next year, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., will join fellow Republican Rep. Zach Wamp as the only Tennessee members of the congressional committees that fund federal spending.Tennessee will be

By David UchiyamaStaff WriterFinals strained their brains, then three games in five days drained their legs.Now University of Tennessee at Chattanooga basketball players get to have a little fun on the floor.The Mocs will face King College, an NAIA

By Gentry EstesStaff WriterKNOXVILLE -- One final hurdle is keeping Stephaun Raines and Gerald Williams from the University of Tennessee football team. The former signees both anxiously await results of December scholastic tests that could arrive

By David PaschallStaff WriterFor a guy once considered iffy for the 2007 football season, Brandon Coutu is back before the 2006 horn sounds.Georgia's junior placekicker is now scheduled to handle extra points and field goals in the Dec. 30

By Clint CooperStaff WriterIf a child is diagnosed with lactose intolerance, parents shouldn't be too quick to pull dairy products from the diet, dietitians said."The bottom line is their calcium needs still to be there," said Tracy Noerper, a

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The name of the woman in this story has been changed to protect her identity. By Karina Gonzalez Staff WriterMore than eight months into her pregnancy, Chattanooga resident Sylvia decided to leave the man who had been abusing her

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By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor Red Bank's wrestling meet with Notre Dame was nip and then tuck. Push, then pull. Up, then down. And it ended in a 37-all deadlock before Red Bank won on a tiebreaker. "On this night a tie was better than a

By Andy SherNashville BureauNASHVILLE &#8212 Gov. Phil Bredesen announced Tuesday that Chattanooga-based BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee won the contract to provide the basic health insurance program for low-income working Tennesseans called

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- In the wake of Tennessee's stirring 79-77 victory over No. 15 Oklahoma State in Nashville, UT athletic director Mike Hamilton remained committed to men's basketball games in other state cities. In the

By Stephen HargisAssistant Sports Editor One month after his high school football career ended, McCallie quarterback B.J. Coleman continues to add awards for it. Coleman is joined by two teammates and three Baylor players on the Tennessee Sports

Filed by Emily Berry Dear readers,After months of your patiently reading my neurotic blog postings, I thought I owed you a little dispatch from maternity leave. Today Baby Berry is two weeks old! But, she doesn't go by "Baby Berry" anymore. Her

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga basketball Mocs are in last place -- dead last, in the cellar, at the bottom. They're staring up at the rest of the Southern Conference North Division. There are a lot of

Staff Report The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team opened Southern Conference play Tuesday with a 96-62 romp at Wofford. The Lady Mocs (7-4 overall) won their 32nd regular-season league game in a row by reaching 96

By Dr. Clif CleavelandCommentaryA time of war during a sacred season is a good opportunity to consider the life and example of Clara Barton. Most brief biographies focus on her founding of the American Red Cross. Her Civil War exploits usually rate

By Pam SchmidMcClatchy NewspapersMINNEAPOLIS -- Mimi Grotenhuis has dropped 36 pounds -- and nine years -- over the past 14 months.The 56-year-old Shorewood, Minn., woman had been "miserably out of shape," with stiff, sore muscles. The extent of

By Kathy GilbertStaff WriterAll Sharon Kirksey, a 50-year-old EPB office assistant, wants for her Christmas is a new fitness outfit."I want something I can stretch out and move around in. It helps you to work out better," she said during a recent

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: In 1995 I underwent quadruple heart bypass surgery. Now, 11 years later, an angiogram was taken and I was told that the grafts are not functioning well. A vein from my left leg was used for the grafts. As a result, a second bypass

By Dee Ann HarwellPresident - Dynamic Dietetics, Inc It's possible to take off pounds &#8212 and keep them off &#8212 just by making small changes in what we eat and how we eat. The problem with most diets (and the reason so many people have a

By Derrik J. LangAssociated Press WriterLong before DVD, Pixar, YouTube and TiVo, animated holiday specials were appointment television for children and adults alike. But with the prevalence of video technology and cable TV, viewers can get jolly

Dispatch from maternity leave Filed by Emily Berry Dear readers,After months of your patiently reading my neurotic blog postings, I thought I owed you a little dispatch from maternity leave. Today Baby Berry is two weeks old! But, she doesn't go

Contributed PhotoThe Chattanooga Transportation Club recently honored its 2005 board and officers for their service. Bottom row, from left, are Jennifer Blount, Debbie Dunn, Angie Nice, Ted Alling; top row, James Armistead, Mark Johnson, Tom Sharp,

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 75 and in good health except for recurrent urinary tract infections. I had my first bladder suspension operation in 1973. It worked well for 12 years. I had repairs on it in 1992 and 1996. Neither worked. I have gotten these

By David MageeCommentaryLogic reveals why there are so few places in the heart of Dixie to snow ski.When it comes to the most important qualities needed to create a recreational winter resort -- tall mountains and lots of snow -- the Deep South is

Contributed PhotoDebbie Payne, center, assistant vice president and branch manager of the main office of Northwest Georgia Bank in Ringgold, Ga., presents a $500 check to Heritage Middle School principal Chris Lusk, right, and media specialist

By Kelley SmiddieStaff Writer The boys' high school basketball programs at Hixson and Central aren't light years apart as Purple Pounders coach Rick Rogers sees it, but probably a couple of seasons separate them. The veteran group that Bill Eller

By David PaschallStaff Writer Georgia quarterbacks coach Mike Bobo was promoted to offensive coordinator Tuesday by head coach Mark Richt, and tight ends coach David Johnson said he is a candidate for the offensive line vacancy. Both roles opened

By Stephen HargisAssistant Sports EditorAfter losing 16 starters from the 2005 region championship team, Notre Dame's football team was expected merely to contend for a playoff berth. But several role players became key contributors and instead,

Dane Bradshaw's tip in with 1.9 seconds remaining lifts Tennessee past the No. 15 Cowboys. By Gentry EstesStaff Writer NASHVILLE -- College basketball's remaining unbeatens didn't face this Monday night. No. 15 Oklahoma State's first loss this

By Matt WilsonStaff Writer Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has once again pushed forward his plan to eliminate the state's income tax on retirement income, stirring criticism among some analysts and support from Republican legislators. "The end goal as

By Michael DavisStaff Writer Plaintiffs in an environmental case involving U.S. Sen.-elect Bob Corker will receive $500,000 plus legal expenses and roughly 8 acres of land in a settlement announced Tuesday. The case, which involved the alleged

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Filed by Steve Barrett Nothing offends me less than the menorah and "Happy Hanukkah" salutation that appear on the Dec. 20 listing of the online lunch menus for Hamilton County schools. There are Jewish children in the school system, and there's

By David PaschallStaff Writer Georgia football coach Mark Richt said Monday that there is no timetable in hiring Neil Callaway's replacement. Callaway, Richt's offensive coordinator and line coach the past six seasons, became UAB's head coach

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer Wes Moore said other Southern Conference coaches started whispering things to his recruits over the summer. "They lost too much." "It won't be the same." "It's over." The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga forgot the lessons learned Saturday in a win over Oral Roberts faster than Stephen Curry could nail a 3-pointer. The phenomenal freshman guided Davidson to a 92-80 Southern

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Filed by Anne Braly This time of year, there are two things people question me about. The first is what restaurants are open on Christmas Day. If you missed my column last Wednesday, let me tell you &#8212 there aren’t too many. The usual

OL Justin Anderson 6-5, 320 Ocilla, Ga. (Hargrave Military)Noteworthy: Anderson was a USA Today first-team offensive selection and the No. 7 guard nationally according to Rivals.com before failing to qualify last spring and having to enroll at

ALABAMADE Kourtnei Brown 6-5, 230 CharlotteOL Patrick Crump 6-3 285 Hoover, Ala.QB Nick Fanuzzi 6-3, 200 San AntonioDT Nick Gentry 6-1, 265 Prattville, Ala.LB Jennings Hester 6-3, 228 AtlantaDB Kareem Jackson 5-10, 185 Fork Union (Va.) MilitaryDB

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I'm a 79-year-old woman with temporal arteritis. The only medicine given to me is prednisone. The benefits of prednisone are good; the side effects, I hear, are very bad. Can you tell me what I can do to lessen the bad effects,

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A close friend of mine has been diagnosed with hypopituitarism. What can you tell me about this disease? I found little information at the library. -- T.K. A: The pituitary gland is one of the body's smallest glands, but it's one

By CARA ANNAThe Associated Press NEW YORK -- At 7:46 a.m., the latest message popped up on the Web site of the Wooster Collective: "What an amazing weekend!" Apparently the art collective hadn't slept all night, if at all over the past two days.

Staff Reports They almost let a big victory slip away, but the Lady Flames of Lee University edged former league rival Trevecca Nazarene 67-66 Monday morning in the opening game of Disney's NAIA Basketball Challenge at Lake Buena Vista, Fla. It

Filed by Donnie Jenkins This week we look at ways to approach tech problem solving situations that use a playful or loose technique. I discuss Albert Einstein's thought experiments as well as other examples of looking at work in unusual ways. As

Dr. Adel N. Shenouda is retiring effective Jan. 1, 2007, after 32 years in the medical practice of Nephrology Associates.Dr. Shenouda thanked the community, local medical society and his medical colleagues and his patients. He also said he

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The Biggest Loser Filed by Cliff Hightower Last night, I watched the season finale of "The Biggest Loser." The guy who won lost a whopping 215 pounds and more than 50 percent of his previous body weight. He came into the studio and you could

The nation's top-rated defensive back says his pledge is '100 percent' By Gentry EstesStaff Writer Like any college football recruiting enthusiast, James Berry was surprised when his son Eric ended a high-profile chase so abruptly. "When he told

By Nikole DuggerStaff WriterHaving seen its last two signs run over by automobiles, the Foxwood Neighborhood Association aims to include a protective barrier of rocks and wood chips when the newest replacement is installed.After being recognized by

By David PaschallStaff Writer One of Bear Bryant's boys is returning to coach in Alabama, but not in Tuscaloosa. Alabama's "other" football search ended Sunday when Georgia offensive coordinator and line coach Neil Callaway was chosen to replace

By Peggy Perdue In less than a month, a barrage of Americans unsatisfied with their weight or their lack of muscle tone will swarm the fitness clubs and gyms trying to undo what was done over the holidays, and over the year and, let's just be

By Andy SherNashville Bureau NASHVILLE -- The election of aggressive new leaders and the looming battle over the state Senate speakership are expected to make for a testy environment in January when the 105th General Assembly convenes, lawmakers

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Staff Photo by Ashlie WhiteMaddie Atkinson, left, and Caroline Hensley play air hockey in the Student Center at Baylor School on Friday afternoon. Baylor's Student Center provides a fun environment for students to go in between classes and during

Staff Photo by Ashlie WhiteStudents practice for Orchestra at Chattanooga Christian School on Wednesday afternoon.

Contributed PhotoCapital Toyota supported the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program with a campaign to fill a Toyota Tundra with toys. Customers received a free oil change in exchange for a toy.

Sofix Corp. has been named a 2006 Commitment Award winner in the annual Excellence in Tennessee recognition program administered by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence.The award will be presented at the 14th annual Excellence in

Staff ReportWhat do NASCAR, oil companies, the Coast Guard and the Army have in common? They've played roles in preparing the newest pilots of Life Force Air Medical to work together to save lives.Life Force 3, Erlanger's third helicopter in the

Arthur Golden will be signing his book, "Memoirs of a Geisha," and give a reading from his work during an appearance Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Rock Point Books, 401 Broad St.Mr. Golden is a graduate of Baylor School and Harvard. "Memoirs of a

Come up with the best or most creative headline for this photo and you could win a $50 Gift Card to Best Buy.Submit your most creative headline in the comment form below.Entries must be submitted by July 31, 2007. Staff Photo by Andy McFeeFestival

Staff Photo by Ashlie WhiteLaFayette High School's Ian Stephens wrestles Central High School's Mike Presley at Ringgold High School on Tuesday night.

Second of two parts By Christina Cooke and Dave FlessnerStaff WritersComments from students and faculty Senior Natalie Stamper says she was saved at school after a Tuesday morning chapel service her freshman year. It was her third year at

Natalie Stamper Dr. Fred Andrews

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor There was some disappointment in the wrestling room at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga when the latest national rankings were released last Tuesday. Coming off an eighth-place finish in the Las

ASU- UMass SlideshowBy Wesley RuckerStaff Writer The shoulder pad extension referred to in football as a "cowboy collar" is commonly worn by imposing middle linebackers. It looks funny on a 190-pound tailback, but Kevin Richardson wore it well

By David PaschallStaff Writer After winning his second Southeastern Conference football title in four seasons last year, Georgia coach Mark Richt gave his Bulldogs a week off after eight on-campus practices for the Sugar Bowl. When the team

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor Ohio State represents a challenge and a possible stepping stone for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling team today. The Buckeyes, who host the Mocs at 2 p.m., are 1-1 and ranked 13th in the

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- Sometime early next year, when Bill Frist is in the Kenyan bush operating on a disease-stricken patient, the outgoing Senate majority leader said he just might think about Congress. "I am sure I

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Bradley Central lost some battles -- more than the Bears are accustomed to losing -- but won its own invitational wrestling tournament going away Saturday. The Bears scored 260 points

By Kelley SmiddieStaff Writer Tension kept building Saturday between Soddy-Daisy and Georgia's Parkview High School as the McCallie Invitational wrestling tournament neared a close. The team title came down to the next to last championship bout,

EDITOR'S NOTE: The name of the man in this story has been changed to protect his privacy. By Karina GonzalezStaff Writer After losing his job, John, who is deaf, received help paying his electric bill through an annual fundraiser that benefits

By Michael DavisStaff Writer Sitting in his office on a recent early morning, Dr. Phillip Burns exuded a laid-back air as he ran through his plans for a packed day ahead. He had surgical cases scheduled. He was sitting down with new patients. And

GPS Student Elizabeth Taheri GPS Headmaster Randy Tucker

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Justin Spain is recognized as one of the best wrestlers all-time at Bradley Central High School, one of the top programs in Tennessee. Spain has no state titles but has teamed with Travis

By Mark WiedmerStaff Writer Ricky Hood called it "miserable." Fellow University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior basketball player Casey Long labeled it "horrible." Junior Marcus Watts said it was "terrible." And they weren't even referring

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer One day after a Finley Stadium-record sellout crowd watched Appalachian State beat Massachusetts for its second consecutive national football title, Merrill Eckstein is more convinced than ever that the NCAA Division I

By Matt WilsonStaff Writer With about three weeks left before the start of a new Georgia legislative session, several recurring, hot-button issues -- abortion, immigration, voter identification and child predators -- already are popping up in

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- Tennessee's basketball team didn't mind final exams all that much, not this week. Some welcome off time gave two starters, guard JaJuan Smith and forward Dane Bradshaw, a chance to heal. Plus, 10 days

By David PaschallStaff Writer Finley Stadium operator Frank Burke and Merrill Eckstein, president of the Greater Chattanooga Sports and Events Committee, were extremely pleased with Friday night's NCAA Division I Football Championship. Friday's

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer UMass quarterback Liam Coen isn't fancy, flashy or going to grace the cover GQ anytime soon. But he had been efficient, effective and plenty good enough to lead the Minutemen into the Division I Football Championship

By Mark WiedmerStaff Writer Jerry Moore was sitting in his Appalachian State head football coach's office that September Sunday morning, reviewing tape of the previous day's 21-10 win over James Madison, when he had an idea. "Mickey Matthews and

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor McCallie's T.J. Duncan has reached a goal of being a high school varsity wrestler, and attaining that goal has opened another door. He and Baylor's Alex Manley are eighth-graders wrestling in the McCallie

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer As a sense of deja vu swept across the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga bench in the second half Saturday, the Mocs were determined not to relive their past. Sick of losing close games in the waning moments,

By Jaime LackeyStaff Writer All the hype surrounding Friday night's high school basketball game at East Ridge focused on the matchup between the Pioneers' 6-foot-10 junior Phillip Jurick and Carter McMasters, the 6-10 junior from Grace

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- The most striking aspect of Tennessee's bowl scrimmage at Neyland Stadium was who didn't participate. Starting tailback and leading rusher LaMarcus Coker has been temporarily suspended by Volunteers coach

By Michael DavisStaff Writer As Dr. Liz Kennedy walks through the neonatal intensive care unit at Erlanger hospital's Baroness Campus, the stories she tells of premature babies illustrate a serious problem in Tennessee and in Hamilton

The Associated Press KNOXVILLE -- Can't wait for Bonnaroo? Organizers of the annual music festival have a deal for you. Just in time for Christmas, discounted "early-bird" tickets for the 2007 event before its list of performers is released. "A

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Many months ago I wrote to you about protein in the urine. Will you please address the subject? I am a 59-year-old female and have had diabetes for two years. I try to control things with diet. So far, I have not had to take

Staff Report HONOLULU -- Junior forward Alex Anderson had 18 points and 13 rebounds as the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team routed Portland State 81-61 in the opening round of the Paradise Classic. UTC will play the

By David PaschallStaff Writer Georgia starting guard Fernando Velasco is hearing a lot these days about being a starting center. The 6-foot-4, 315-pound junior is working some at backup center as the Bulldogs continue preparations for Virginia

Staff Report HONOLULU -- Led by Alex Anderson's second double-double in the event, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team won the Paradise Classic with a 65-62 victory over host Hawaii on Saturday. Anderson was named

By Darren EppsStaff Writer The name change intended to make the former I-AA teams feel like they belong with the rest of Division I. The white chalk on the grass behind the east end zone said it: Division I Football Championship. Two days before

By Scott KushnerCorrespondent KNOXVILLE -- The last 10 days have been anything but a break for the Tennessee women's basketball team. The No. 5 Lady Volunteers (7-1) haven't played a game since an 85-62 win over George Washington on Dec. 7, but

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By David UchiyamaStaff Writer College of Charleston's Dontaye Draper was the best player on the basketball court at the end of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's 62-60 Southern Conference road loss Thursday. Oral Roberts forward Caleb

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- Where has the power in that 'Power T' gone? Tennessee can fling and catch the football with the best of them these days. But ask the Volunteers to whip a team up front, and it hasn't happened on either

By Tom GriscomPublisher and Executive Editor Throw out the dictionary. The best words are not found within the pages of Webster's. Go online and find the latest lingo that is making the verbal rounds. Springfield, Mass., dictionary publisher

By David UchiyamaStaff WriterCHARLESTON, S.C. &#8212 The College of Charleston had preseason Southern Conference player of the year Dontaye Draper. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga did not.Charleston won. UTC did not.Draper blew past

A. W. Spalding Elementary School, Collegedale, 410 students Avondale SDA School, 1201 N. Moore Road, 25 students Baylor School in Chattanooga, 1,005 students Belvoir Christian Academy, 800 Belvoir Ave., 214 students Berean Academy, 441 Berean

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My daughter plays high school basketball. In her last game (I was in the stands), she was tripped, then fell to the floor and hit her head. She got up immediately and continued to play. She told me she had a slight headache. Since

By Mark KennedyLife Stories With a newborn at home this year, getting to the mall to deliver a wish list to Santa Claus has been hard. For my older son, age 5, this caused considerable consternation. He puts himself to sleep at night reading

By Paul ChavezThe Associated PressLOS ANGELES -- The disheveled grunge look that burst onto the fashion scene in the early 90s is back.The trend back then was inspired, in part, by the dressed-down look sported by the flannel-wearing Northwest band

By Meghan BarrThe Associated PressNEW YORK &#8212 The tour bus rumbled along with a bass beat pumping out of the speakers. We were not going to the Empire State Building, but we were offered bling. This was no ordinary tourist cruise: It was one of

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have a pain in the upper, outer part of my right thigh, about midpocket level. If I touch that spot, it hurts. My neighbor is a physician’s assistant, and he says I have trochanteric bursitis. How is it treated? &#8212

By MALCOLM GUNNWHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONS 2007 Ford Expedition steps up to fill some big shoes Amidst the darkening clouds of uncertain fuel prices and shifting public attitudes, Ford boldly introduces its all-new Expedition for 2007. The

Dear Tom and Ray: I am having debates with my friends. One claims that her dad's Infiniti was going 140 mph for a minute or so on I-35. I don't believe her. I also don't believe my friends when they say they drive that fast on the highways. My

By Krys T. Alimurka, M.D. Roughly 50 million Americans currently suffer from allergies. Of that number, only 5 percent receive treatment that can actually alter the underlying disease. The other 95 percent-more than 47 million people-either suffer

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer Former Chattanooga Christian School basketball star LaCondra Mason is looking at a possible transfer to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, according to her stepfather. Her release from Middle Tennessee State

By Wesley RuckerStaff WriterA game that almost never came to Chattanooga and nearly left the city is becoming an embraced fixture.Ten years after the NCAA Division I-AA football national final came to Finley Stadium, it appears finally to have

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer Sitting in the back of the room during the news conference following his football team's blowout Division I-AA semifinal win over Youngstown State, athletic director Charlie Cobb reflected on his two first football

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- New congressional committee assignments announced this week give Tennessee a seat on two of the four most powerful Senate committees, Senate leaders said. In addition, the shift of power in the

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Lookout Valley is hosting another high school wrestling event Saturday. By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor Wrestling fans can get their fill this weekend -- the busiest of the high school season before the postseason in late January and

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- By now, the football field is about the final place Robert Meachem has to hide, and even that isn't looking so secure. Tennessee coaches, teammates, fans -- they're all asking. They all want to know the

By David PaschallStaff Writer Nothing quite spurns the passion to join the Division I-A football ranks like dominating I-AA opposition and holding your own against I-A teams. Massachusetts has succeeded on both fronts this season. Entering

By Andy SherNashville Bureau NASHVILLE -- State Sen. Tommy Kilby, D-Wartburg, said Thursday he will not seek re-election to his legislative seat in 2008. The former Morgan County executive, first elected to the Senate in a 2003 special election,

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Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Jennifer Daniels came into Studio 99 this week to spread some Christmas cheer. She brought her guitar and her new Christmas EP “A Thrill of Hope” and we’ve wrapped it up with a bow for you on

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By David UchiyamaStaff WriterBobby Cremins transitioned back into the publicity part of coaching with ease during the summer and fall.It hasn't been as smooth with a whistle around his neck, however."It's a bit of a challenge right now," said

By Wesley RuckerStaff WriterUsually, offensive lineman are talked about only when something bad happens.A missed block. A hold. A personal foul.Here's a positive way to get noticed: Have your entire starting unit named all-conference, and four to

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Contributed PhotoCapital Bank, based in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., has honored Beth Roberson, left, who was recently recognized as Walker County Chamber Member of the Year, and Paula Kleine, right, who was saluted as Outstanding Marketer of the Year by

By David PaschallStaff WriterGeorgia first-year running backs coach Tony Ball has been many things in the football world.He was once the Brainerd High quarterback. He was later a running back and return specialist at the University of Tennessee at

By Tony PughMcClatchy NewspapersWASHINGTON -- Retirees who've been paying more for their steadily eroding health benefits can expect more of the same in the coming year.A national survey of 302 large private employers found that nearly two out of

Contributed PhotoCapital Bank of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., recently celebrated its recognition for community involvement in ceremonies held at its main office. The bank won the third annual Julian Awards for community involvement from the Community

By Marilynn MarchioneThe Associated PressSAN ANTONIO -- U.S. breast cancer rates plunged an unprecedented 7 percent in 2003, the year after millions of women stopped taking menopause hormones when a study showed the pills raise the risk of

EDITOR'S NOTE: The name of the woman in this story has been changed to protect her identity. By Karina GonzalezStaff WriterBefore Chattanooga resident Emma received a donation to buy a shopping cart, the 76-year-old woman walked each week about a

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By Kathy GilbertStaff WriterDuring the hectic holidays, restorative yoga offers a few moments of calm."People have said our gentle and restorative class is like a massage," said Madia Swicord, owner of Madia's Studio on South Broad.Yoga, a 2,000-

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By Beverly CarrollStaff Writer Signal Mountain Councilwoman Lizetta Paturalski has announced her resignation, citing family obligations, according to a letter she sent to fellow council members. Ms. Paturalski's announcement this week comes a

By Mallory CarraStaff Writer Coach Wayne Weaver made it clear to his Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe girls' basketball team: The postseason may be a couple of months away, but they needed this game to make it there. The Lady Warriors responded by

By Clint CooperStaff WriterResearchers at the University of Tennessee believe a new test they have developed will be able to predict with high accuracy a person's success with a hearing aid.The research was published in a recent issue of the

By Stephen HargisAssistant Sports Editor With less than a minute remaining before the start of the second half, Ron Baker sat in a folding chair and lifted his two toddler grandsons onto his lap. The Ooltewah High School basketball coach had

Appalachian and UMass must play through the pain of 15 games in 16 weeks. By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer Appalachian State and Massachusetts have already played at least one more game than any Division I-A football team this year. And they've done

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By Ron BushDeputy Sports Editor Ray Bussard never was in a race as a swimmer, but he's in the International Swimming Hall of Fame. And before he became a legend building the University of Tennessee swim program and coaching the United States to

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By Andy SherNashville Bureau NASHVILLE -- Tennessee voters' approval of a property tax freeze for some elderly homeowners could shift tax burdens to other property owners if state lawmakers are too generous in setting income eligibility caps,

By Shannon McCaffreyThe Associated Press ATLANTA -- Gov. Sonny Perdue said Wednesday that Georgia will treat its state retirees "respectfully" as it wrestles with how to handle an expected multibillion-dollar price tag in the coming years for

By Erik SchelzigThe Associated Press NASHVILLE -- John Wilder says he has the votes to extend his record tenure as speaker of the state Senate. Wilder, 85, has been speaker since 1971, which may the longest consecutive leadership of a legislative

By Tabi UptonMind MattersWhile many families are planning traditional holiday dinners and cleaning up for visiting relatives, others dread the season. Singles, those with unresolved family conflicts and people too far away to travel home often

By Tabi UptonMind MattersWhile many families are planning traditional holiday dinners and cleaning up for visiting relatives, others dread the season. Singles, those with unresolved family conflicts and people too far away to travel home often

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a three-year survivor of ovarian cancer, and I have watched friends die from this dreadful disease. Ovarian cancer is very treatable when caught early. Granted, it is difficult to diagnose, but there are some symptoms that

WASHINGTON -- Democrats say they are putting education reform at the top of their to-do list as they prepare to take control of Congress.However, they have not spelled out what the math will look like.Democrats say they will use their new authority

By Erik SchelzigThe Associated Press NASHVILLE -- A dispute between the State Ethics Commission and the Tennessee Bar Association over open government laws underlines the need for an independent ombudsman on open meetings and records, the director

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Jacques Smith boosted his personal record over .500 Tuesday as one of nine Ooltewah winners in the Owls' 44-22 wrestling victory over host Cleveland High. It was news that he won his

By David PaschallStaff Writer When the Massachusetts football team charters its flight this morning from Westover Air Force Base to Chattanooga, there will be plenty of thoughts racing through the mind of starting quarterback Liam Coen. Thoughts

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Pollstar has a few updates on next year’s Riverbend line-up, which is starting to take shape. The artist roster is far from complete, but what we know now is why some people roll their eyes at the event.Steve

By Ryan PearsonAssociated Press WriterLOS ANGELES -- The holiday rush of new video game and console launches can leave gamers more than a bit baffled.Even the best online guides or walkthroughs -- at sites that post user-generated text like

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By Yolanda PutmanStaff Writer Former East Ridge City Commissioner Mike Steele appeared to be elected mayor of East Ridge in Tuesday's runoff election. "I was sweating it all day long because I knew how hard David Guffey worked," Mr. Steele

By Michael DavisStaff WriterHamilton County ranks 56th out of Tennessee’s 95 counties for overall health, according to a report released Tuesday by the Tennessee Institute of Public Health.The ranking takes into account “health

By Andy SherNashville Bureau NASHVILLE -- Tennessee House Republicans ousted their top two leaders Tuesday as they chose new officers they hope eventually will guide them to majority status in two years. The 46-member caucus, casting secret

Filed by Anne BralyThere’s something that’s been troubling me for a couple of months and I have to get it off my chest. There’s a certain publication in town whose restaurant critic leaves me wondering what the heck she’s

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By David UchiyamaStaff Writer Each Southern Conference men's basketball team has its own story about eight games into the season. For Davidson the surprise has been pleasant. For Wofford the injury bug is back. For the conference as a whole,

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By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer Scott Smith scanned the Internet on Monday afternoon and found two Division I-AA football national championship game tickets on eBay for more than $100. Their face value was $40. "Whenever you make eBay, you've

By David PaschallStaff Writer Massachusetts senior tailback Steve Baylark has rushed 1,080 times for 5,199 yards and 42 touchdowns in his college career, a career that has never included a live performance in front of his parents. The distance

By David MageeCommentaryFinally, America's president reportedly is seeking help from outside the White House about how to solve the nation's deadly dilemma in Iraq.More than three long, frustrating years have passed since the regime of former Iraq

By Shannon McCaffreyThe Associated Press ATHENS, Ga. -- Georgia's 2007 General Assembly hasn't yet begun, but legislative leaders have already handed themselves and their colleagues a 35 percent boost in their daily allowance. Meeting in Athens

By Shannon McCaffreyThe Associated Press ATHENS, Ga. -- Gov. Sonny Perdue warned state lawmakers Tuesday that Georgia's improving economy is not a license to boost spending or push through politically popular tax cuts. In his first public remarks

By Greg BluesteinThe Associated Press ATLANTA -- Former President Jimmy Carter says the criticism aimed at his latest book is a sign that its take on Israeli policy is generating more interest in the plight of the Palestinians. Carter said he

By Cliff HightowerStaff Writer Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen said this week he would support creating a governing body similar to a tollway authority the state had in place for 27 years, but he stopped short of saying the state is in need of toll

A packed house at a first-rate facility helps Mocs coaches sell their program to potential players. By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer Appalachian State and Massachusetts won't be the only two Division I-AA football teams that can use Friday's national

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My daughter was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. I think I might have some symptoms, along with other family members. Can you please give me some information on celiac disease and what foods I can eat and what ones I must

McCallie rally falls short as Bears win 66-64 thriller. By Jaime LackeyStaff Writer Five games into his McCallie coaching career, Dan Wadley is still learning about his team. The Blue Tornado may benefit the rest of the season from a lesson he

By Shannon McCaffreyThe Associated Press ATHENS, Ga. -- The state's top judge said Tuesday that she was "horrified" by the sharply negative tone of the recent campaign for the Georgia Supreme Court. Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears added that she

By Michael DavisStaff Writer Fresh off winning an expensive election, U.S. Sen.-elect Bob Corker wasted no time setting up a re-election campaign committee. In fact, a statement of organization for the Bob Corker for Senate 2012 committee is

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- Saying personal attacks were birthed during the impeachment hearings of former President Bill Clinton, retiring Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said this is a challenge Washington must

By Herman WangStaff Writer Several Missionary Ridge residents and preservationists are protesting a proposed wireless phone tower they say would obscure views from a historic Civil War site that is part of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National

Students battle for more than collegiate athletic slots UT officials talk about 'Promise Scholarship'By Angie HerringtonStaff Writer Central High senior Jonathan LaFoe's dream is to be a Tennessee Volunteer. The 17-year-old anxiously is awaiting

By Andy SherNashville Bureau NASHVILLE -- A Republican lawmaker who could decide which party controls the state Senate took no position Monday as fellow Republicans nominated Senate Majority Leader Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville, as their nominee for

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I just mastered the subject of good and bad cholesterol. Now they're talking about omega-3 fats. It's something discussed in every magazine I pick up. I have asked friends to explain what omega-3 fats are, and they can't. We would

Filed by Donnie Jenkins This week in the column I define several basic computer terms in answer to several e-mails I've received. In the podcast I discuss the three major game console platforms, including the new Playstation 3 and Nintendo

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Staff ReportDawn Weber has accepted the position of executive director of Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Program, succeeding Stewart Payne.Mrs. Weber has served as the interim director for the past month. Prior to that she was director of Senior

The Chattanooga Regional History Museum, 401 Broad St., will offer a free workshop for teachers interested in preparing students for the National History Day regional competition on Thursday, Jan. 4, at 10 a.m.Dr. Daryl Black, museum curator, will

Troop 1James Michael Strickland achieved the rank of Eagle Scout during a recent Court of Honor. He is the son of James and Rhonda Strickland and a senior at LaFayette High School.At LHS, he has lettered in golf three years, runs cross-country, has

Nicole Vogt-Lowell, a senior at Baylor School, has been selected to participate in the National Foundation for Advancement of the Arts’ “Arts Week 2007” in Miami, Jan. 9-14.She is among 142 young artists and 22 theatre students who

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have high blood pressure, or so I am told. I don't have a single symptom. I feel quite well, and I am quite active. My doctor has started me on medicine, and the thought of having to take pills makes me sicker than the thought

Editor's Note: Coming soon in print and online, the Times Free Press will run stories every day targeting adults in the baby-boom generation. By Dick CookStaff Writer JASPER, Tenn. -- Representatives of Rarity Communities sold more than 80 lots

Passing a tough test -- Audio SlideshowBy Emily Berryand Mary FortuneStaff Writers Just a few weeks after her 45th birthday, Kim Mullin found the lump in her breast. It was small -- the size of a bean -- but the mother of two knew that little

By Christina CookeStaff Writer Hixson High School students are solving cases ranging from murder to missing persons as part of the school's forensic science class, offered for the first time this year. The students learn about biology, DNA,

Editor's Note: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga basketball coach John Shulman allowed Times Free Press staff writer Mark Wiedmer to observe the action from the Mocs bench. The following is an inside account of UTC's 79-63 loss to Kentucky on

By Andy SherNashville Bureau NASHVILLE -- Republican senators will meet today amid increasing frustration that they may yet again fail to gain operating control of the Tennessee Senate next year despite having 17 seats in the 33-member

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer A nation winced, and yes, it was every bit as bad as it looked. Wisconsin linebacker DeAndre Levy's helmet crashed full-speed into Joe Paterno's left knee, bending the leg gruesomely and knocking Penn State's legendary

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer BOONE, N.C. -- That cool breeze outside your window this morning might be the combined exhaling of every business owner in downtown Chattanooga. One day after Massachusetts upset Montana -- and one of Division I-AA's

Students battle for more than collegiate athletic slots UT officials talk about 'Promise Scholarship'By Angie HerringtonStaff Writer Central High senior Jonathan LaFoe's dream is to be a Tennessee Volunteer. The 17-year-old anxiously is awaiting

By Nancy Churninc. The Dallas Morning News For advice on getting into college, there's no shortage of experts to delineate the perfect blend of grades, SAT scores, extracurriculars, ranking and recommendations. You can get advice from counselors,

By Ryan Amos and Katie GlueckMcClatchy Newspapers The holidays have arrived -- a time of family bonding, last-minute shopping and, yes, of course, gift giving. This season we have decided to put the new video gaming systems on hold and focus on

Passing a tough test -- Audio SlideshowBy Emily Berryand Mary FortuneStaff Writers Just a few weeks after her 45th birthday, Kim Mullin found the lump in her breast. It was small -- the size of a bean -- but the mother of two knew that little

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer BOONE, N.C. -- The playoffs aren't supposed to be this easy. No. 1 seed Appalachian State continued to roll through Division I-AA with a 49-24 semifinal win over No. 4 seed Youngstown State on Saturday at Kidd Brewer

By Karina GonzalezStaff Writer A pair of broken bifocal lenses could have been a major obstacle for one client of the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults, but money from the Chattanooga Times Free Press Neediest Cases Fund mended the

By Cliff HightowerStaff Writer DAYTON, Tenn. -- Rhea County Commissioner Chris Goodwin was elected in August. Mr. Goodwin said he already has learned several lessons and educated himself in county legislation. Q: Why did you run for County

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer It happened again to Bruce Pearl, only this time in Chattanooga. Tennessee's lively basketball coach was temporarily thrown out of Friday night's high school game between host East Ridge and Notre Dame. A referee

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- The 109th Congress, which is history after this weekend's final flurry of legislative activity, met for less time than any Congress in half a century, congressional historians said. "They have

By Jaime LackeyStaff Writer For the first eight minutes, Friday's game at Arts & Sciences looked like it could be a matchup between the top two boys' basketball teams in Region 3-A. Then Tennessee Temple took over. The Crusaders dominated

By Mallory CarraStaff Writer After an easy first half, the Chattanooga Christian Chargers knew Hixson would be tough in the second, but the Chargers held off the Wildcats 71-57 in a District 6-AA basketball matchup Friday at CCS. CCS (3-3, 2-0)

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer David Bibee will stay on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football staff as a full-time coach next season, Mocs coach Rodney Allison said Friday. Bibee was a longtime college assistant coach until he became

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer Nathan England could be happy with the fact that he stepped on the floor in basketball games against Kentucky and Florida. But the walk-on is not satisfied with the table scraps of minutes he's received this season

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock sent his staff to Boone, N.C., last spring to watch how Appalachian State ran its program. Heacock had no intention of giving his coaches a free vacation in North Carolina's

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My daughter is 54. For the past three years, she has had trouble swallowing food and drink. She saw a number of doctors and tried a number of medicines, but none worked. Last week she saw a specialist who told her she has

The Associated Press MISSOULA, Mont. -- Steve Baylark scored two touchdowns in the first half and Massachusetts controlled the clock in the second half in the Minutemen's 19-17 victory over Montana in Friday night's NCAA Division I-AA

By Kelley SmiddieStaff Writer Tyner boys' basketball coach Kenyatta Ashford isn't ready for his program to be mentioned in the same sentence with other local Class AA powers Howard and Brainerd. Too late, Coach. Howard coach Walter McGary did so

Filed by Karen Nazor HillI love my job as a newspaper reporter, but I found out last Monday that being a radio co-host is a lot of fun, too.My fellow reporter Anne Braly and I served as Robert T. Nash’s guest co-hosts on his three-hour Talk

By MALCOLM GUNNWHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONS Work hard, play hard and look good doing both in the Chevy Silverado Whether it's toiling on the job site, towing a trailer or getting spiffed up for a night on the town, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado

By Derrik J. LangAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- I am beginning to lose my cool. Forty minutes have passed since I first attempted to wirelessly connect my PlayStation 3 to the Internet. The PS3 can detect the WiFi router located in the back of

By Mark KennedyLife Stories In 1976, America's bicentennial year, my high school class ring was nearly cut in half by a La-Z-Boy chair. I was working at Derryberry's Drug Store in Columbia, Tenn., where I had diligently saved up the money to buy

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Pollstar has a few updates on next year’s Riverbend line-up, which is starting to take shape. The artist roster is far from complete, but what we know now is why some people roll their eyes at the event.Steve

By Michael Davis and Herman WangStaff Writers An environmental lawsuit involving Chattanooga and U.S. Sen.-elect Bob Corker, which drew scrutiny during the fall Senate campaign, has seen no public action since last month's midterm election. "I

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer Jeremy Caldwell isn't sure where he'll play college football next year. Most college coaches don't know what side of the ball he'll play on, either. But several Division I-AA schools have made scholarship offers to

By Michael DavisStaff Writer U.S. Sen.-elect Bob Corker said in an interview Thursday that he wants to see American troops come home from Iraq as quickly as possible and supports troop reductions there "if it's part of causing Iraq to be able to

By Matt WilsonStaff Writer Republican leaders in the state Senate unveiled a Web site this week that lets Georgians suggest policy ideas that lawmakers say could become legislation. "Good ideas don't often come from legislators," Sen. Tommie

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- They may have slipped from their traditional perch as one of the state's top two or three teams, but reports of Bradley Central's wrestling demise can be disputed if not dismissed. The

By Ron BushDeputy Sports Editor Tennessee Temple Academy moved quickly to fill its high school football head-coaching vacancy. Dr. Connie Pearson, the headmaster, announced Thursday night at the school's football banquet that Scott Chastain would

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- Executing a self-imposed two-term limit, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., urged his Senate colleagues to remember "we occupy a seat for a time, not to possess or own it." In his final

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Filed by Steve Barrett I don’t know which is worse: that a reviewer would suggest that a movie realistically depicting Jesus’ Crucifixion was a snuff film, or that it apparently didn’t occur to him how deeply hurtful and

By Wesley RuckerStaff WriterIt’s hard to play better defense than Montana did in the regular season, but the Grizzlies have done that in the Division I-AA football playoffs.In two playoffs games, both against teams that had run well in the

Things in this lifeFiled by Cliff Hightower The subject in this blog was going to be about Turkey Day. I had prepared myself to talk about how I ate too much and gained too much.It didn’t happen like that. I gained two pounds, but over the

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What can be done for blisters, both when you have them and when you don't but want to prevent them? I get them on my feet. They're a big nuisance for me, and they keep me from playing my favorite sport -- basketball. I'm not going

Filed by Darren Epps George Steinbrenner would be proud of the rate college football coaches are getting fired this offseason -- heck, a student organization is trying to run off UAB coach Watson Brown -- so I thought we'd look at the top five

Filed by Darren Epps George Steinbrenner would be proud of the rate college football coaches are getting fired this offseason -- heck, a student organization is trying to run off UAB coach Watson Brown -- so I thought we'd look at the top five

By Scott KushnerCorrespondent KNOXVILLE -- Sidney Spencer shot away a scare. The University of Tennessee forward tied her career high with 21 points, pushing the No. 6 Lady Volunteers to an 85-62 win over George Washington Thursday night. While

By Will LesterThe Associated Press WASHINGTON &#8212 Teenager Michelle Rome can’t imagine life without instant messaging. Baby boomer Steve Wilson doesn’t care that it even exists.They’re part of an “instant messaging

By Andy SherNashville Bureau NASHVILLE -- Gov. Phil Bredesen on Friday appointed Stuart Brunson, who managed his 2002 and 2006 gubernatorial campaigns, as his new deputy. Mr. Brunson, 39, will replace Dave Cooley, who announced Dec. 1 he was

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By Tom GriscomPublisher and Executive Editor Oops. When a mistake happens, the Chattanooga Times Free Press runs a correction notice. No one enjoys making a mistake, and no mistake goes unpunished. That is the fate of Brooke Maynard, the public

By Jaime LackeyStaff Writer The connection that served the Boyd-Buchanan football team so well this fall worked on the basketball court Thursday. When Sloan Allison's long pass found Justin Headden all alone under the basket, the Buccaneers took

By David PaschallStaff Writer Traveling Chattanooga-area fans of the Georgia Bulldogs are guaranteed one thing, regardless of how their team fares against Virginia Tech at the Dec. 30 Chick-fil-A Bowl. They won't get lost to and from the

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Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Joe Jack Talcum was guitarist and singer for offbeat punk band The Dead Milkmen. The Milkmen aren’t together anymore but he still has some great songs, only now he’s gone acoustic. He’s on tour right

Filed by Nikole Dugger Greetings, friends. There are flurries in the Global Village. Your holiday plans may not be set in stone, but at least one Bush twin has centered hers around an unemployed Argentine "marketer." The implosion of joy

By Gentry EstesStaff WriterKNOXVILLE -- There are plenty of emotions following Tennessee tackle Arron Sears into his final college game and a near-certain shot at professional football.Regret isn't one of them."One of the best decisions that I've

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- No wonder John Calipari didn't want to test the rims at Thompson-Boling Arena.The Memphis basketball coach sure won't relish a return after a Wednesday night that saw his Tigers unravel in the face of an

By David UchiyamaStaff WriterThe University of Tennessee at Chattanooga basketball team left Freedom Hall in good spirits for a team that lost 79-63 to Kentucky on Tuesday.The Mocs also left knowing they could compete at a championship-caliber

By Wesley RuckerStaff WriterIt sounds funny at first, but it's true.Through eight games of her freshman season, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga basketball player Shanara Hollinquest is contributing about what Tiffani Roberson did as an

By David PaschallStaff WriterGreater Chattanooga Sports and Events Committee president Merrill Eckstein said Wednesday that more than 8,000 tickets have been sold locally to next Friday night's NCAA Division I-AA football championship game at

By Katie McDonaldValley Voices Staff WriterSummertime for many high school students is usually a time to relax with friends, make some extra cash and get reacquainted with the beach. However, for other high school students, summer marks the

Hamilton County Mayor Claude Ramsey has announced the winner of this fall’s Hamilton Shines Anti Litter contest is the Spring Creek Elementary school. Mayor Ramsey and Commissioner Curtis Adams presented a check for $500 to the winning Spring

Contributed PhotoA “Creepin’ For Kids” fundraiser for Communities in Schools of Catoosa County recently included participation by Communities in Schools board member Donna Jackson, left, and Executive Director Jayme Elliott.

Contributed PhotoMary Johnson, right, of Northwest Georgia Bank presents a $1,500 check to West Side Elementary School assistant principal Mary Ann Dyer to fund this year’s GAIN (Great Attendance Is Necessary) program. This is the third year

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: We had to take our 18-year-old son to the emergency room because he was having horrible stomach pain. The ER doctor wasn’t sure what the trouble was. He thought it might be appendicitis, but it took three hours before the

Filed by Nikole Dugger Listen to me, ladies, for I speak from experience. Do not trust Fix-a-Flat as a cure-all for your road hazard needs. (Sometimes it merely shoots out of the whole punctured by a large screw-like object.) If that isn’t

By Kathy GilbertStaff WriterThe cold months of the year sometimes feel like the time to hibernate. But with easy access to the great outdoors, local fitness fans say, one way to stay in shape in fall and winter is to take outdoor walks. "It's nice

By Herman WangStaff WriterParkridge Medical Center officials have filed a formal objection to Memorial Hospital’s proposed $320 million expansion, prompting Memorial Chief Executive Officer Ruth Brinkley to criticize their unwillingness for

By Carrie HargettDalton BureauETON, Ga. -- A program to get children and teachers to think about eating well and exercising kicked off this week at Eton Elementary School here.The Childhood Physical Activity and Nutrition Initiative will be online

By Clint CooperStaff WriterLeeAnne Viall found a foolproof way to keep her pets safe around Christmas decorations and goodies: a toddler.Already a stickler for the safety of her seven cats and one dog, the East Brainerd resident has found herself

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By Scott KushnerCorrespondent KNOXVILLE -- There was no evidence of a hangover for the Tennessee women's basketball team. Just two days after being knocked out by North Carolina on national TV, the No. 6 Lady Volunteers (7-1) took out their

By Michael DavisStaff WriterThe Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes University of Tennessee Pioneer fans to the Sunshine State.Say what?In anticipation of UT fans rolling into town for the Jan. 1 Outback Bowl, the organization

EDITOR’S NOTE: The name of the woman in the story has been changed to protect her identity. By Karina GonzalezStaff WriterChattanooga resident Pamela avoided getting evicted from public housing because of the help she received through a

By Ron BushDeputy Sports Editor Nine-time swimming All-American Lindsey Martin clearly is valuable to Davidson College for more than her athletic ability, substantial though that is. Martin was honored Tuesday at GPS for her recent signing of a

By Kelley SmiddieStaff Writer The District 6-AAA boys' high school basketball game Tuesday night at Ooltewah was somewhere between fast-paced and out of control. Ooltewah managed to defeat Central 57-54, but about the only control Owls coach Ron

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Mocs had confidence. They had life. They had mighty Kentucky in their sights long after victory seemed further away than the stars. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga charged back

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor Ringgold coach Phil Daniel had an uneasy feeling when his team boarded its Catoosa County school bus for a wrestling meet at Red Bank. He was feeling better, even managed a grin, before hopping on the bus

By Stephen HargisAssistant Sports Editor CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- In a basketball game featuring more boys not old enough to own driver's permits than ones with varsity playing experience, Russell McNeil stood out. Soddy-Daisy's senior point guard

Filed by Chloe Morrison Anyone who likes eating seafood might need to get their fill before it is too late. Researchers recently reported that the world’s fish and seafood population will collapse by 2048 if over fishing and habitat

By Michael DavisStaff WriterA new Tennessee program will track the distribution of controlled substances, follow the behaviors of health care professionals, pharmacists and patients and ultimately try to improve public health.The Controlled

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By Lindsey YoungStaff Writer Given time to think about Tuesday night's 74-68 loss to perennial Region 7-AAAA power Rome, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe girls' basketball coach Wayne Weaver saw more good than bad. Not that he was pleased with losing,

By Shannon McCaffreyThe Associated PressATLANTA -- Georgia faces a mounting price tag that could reach $20 billion in the coming years to cover health benefits already promised to tens of thousands of retired teachers and other state employees.The

By Dr. Clif CleavelandCommentaryNoted writer William Styron died Nov. 1. His membership in the Fellowship of Southern Writers brought him to Chattanooga years ago for the biennial meetings of that group. Though Styron is best remembered for such

Aspiring young wrap artists may enter the 2006 Wrapping Paper Art Contest by submitting their original designs to the Chattanooga Times Free Press through 5 p.m. Monday. Sponsored by the newspaper and Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga, the

Staff Report All-region second-team golfer Sam Bedwell from Ooltewah has signed to continue his career at Lee University in Cleveland. One of the top junior golfers in the area, Bedwell had a nine-hole average of 36 strokes for the Owls this

By Ronald KotulakMcClatchy NewspapersCHICAGO -- Within the first three months after giving birth to their first baby, one out of 1,000 women suffers from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression or some other psychotic condition severe enough

By Ashley RowlandStaff WriterTwenty-seven people are being treated with antibiotics after a kindergarten student at Clifton Hills Elementary School was diagnosed last week with bacterial meningitis, and health officials said they don't know how she

By David MageeCommentaryWhen he starts talking about the vision, opportunities and necessity for change, it becomes immediately apparent this is more than just a political strategy.Enthusiasm born from a powerful combination of both years of

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you say something about the hormone prolactin? Apparently I have too much of it. What brought me to the doctor was fluid leaking from my breasts. The doctor tested it and found that it was breast milk. After many tests, they

By Angela Delli SantiThe Associated PressSOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. &#8212 Taco Bell ordered scallions removed from its 5,800 U.S. restaurants Wednesday after tests suggested they may be responsible for the E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least

By Emily BerryStaff WriterTennCare officials pitched a set of improvements and new programs totaling $99 million to Gov. Phil Bredesen at Tuesday's budget hearing.The bureau's budget request for fiscal year 2008 totals about $7.4 billion."This one

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By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- There were no hecklers waiting on John Calipari when he strolled into Thompson-Boling Arena in designer shoes Tuesday night. Yet if Memphis' polished coach had his way, he wouldn't be here. Nothing

Staff Reports Covenant College defeated Union College 73-60 in an Appalachian Athletic Conference women's basketball game Tuesday night on Lookout Mountain, and the Covenant men completed the sweep with an 84-77 victory. In an AAC doubleheader at

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By Matt WilsonStaff Writer Only a trickle of North Georgia residents cast votes in the runoff election for the metro Atlanta district's Public Service Commission seat, the only statewide runoff election on the ballot, officials said. Walker

The big bad world outside Filed by Emily BerrySince my step-mother arrived Sunday in the hopes of being here for Baby Berry’s birth, we’ve been catching up on what’s been going on with my siblings, their school life and friends.

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By Matt WilsonStaff WriterGeorgia’s Republican lieutenant governor-elect announced Tuesday that state Sen. Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga, will be the chairman of his inaugural committee, a likely step toward more authority for the senator once

Filed by Emily BerrySince my step-mother arrived Sunday in the hopes of being here for Baby Berry’s birth, we’ve been catching up on what’s been going on with my siblings, their school life and friends. Most of it is normal stuff;

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By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- Summon those stereotypical images of the Big Ten Conference: Smashmouth football in cold weather, black shoes, limited passing, lots of interior runs and collisions, unyielding defenses, field-position

Filed by Anne BralyAn unusual thing recently happened. A reader called me at home at 9 p.m. Thanksgiving to talk about a recipe she tried. She didn’t give her name, and it wouldn’t have made any difference. How could I have possibly

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer Kevin Bridgewaters almost got in a schoolyard fight with his friend over which basketball team was better -- Louisville or Kentucky. "I liked Louisville," Bridgewaters said. "I loved them as a kid." Bridgewaters

By Edward Lee PittsWashington BureauWASHINGTON &#8212 Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., on Tuesday urged the House to pass legislation that would allow new drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and create a permanent conservation fund.Sen. Alexander said the

By Virginia GregoryCommunity News Writer Before Mark and Janice Gray moved to Chattanooga two and a half years ago, they frequently traveled up Ochs Highway to visit Mr. Gray's aunt and uncle in New Salem. "I love that house," Mrs. Gray would

OCCUPATION: Sales associate at Scapes Creations. FAMILY: Husband, David, three children, Amy, Kelly and Matthew, and six grandchildren. PETS: One dog, Mojo. MOST FAVORITE FOOD: Ham. LEAST FAVORITE FOOD: Spinach. FAVORITE COLOR:

By Virginia GregoryCommunity News Writer "This is it," Lisa Davis thought when she first peered into the dark, empty space that is now occupied by The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe. "As soon as I saw it, I got goosebumps. When my husband, Tony, looked

By Audrey CrossCommunity News Writer Lookout Valley Middle and High School principal Lee McDade was recently honored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals as the State Principal of the Year for Tennessee. Mr. McDade received

By Holly CowartCommunity News Writer Mayor Tom Gifford announced that the Tour de Georgia, which rode through Lookout Mountain last spring, would conclude its time trial at Rock City this April. "The Tour de Georgia is coming back and it's coming

By Audrey CrossCommunity News Writer The more than 30-year residence of the first mayor of Walden, the late Billie Ansel, is the current home of owners Chip and Penny Fuller on the East Brow of Signal Mountain. This Cape Cod-inspired house is

OCCUPATION: Owner of Monica's. EDUCATION: Villanova University. FAMILY: Wife, Dolores, and three children, Megan, Andrew and Greg. PETS: A Golden Retriever, Daisy. MOST FAVORITE FOOD: Anything chocolate. LEAST FAVORITE FOOD: Lima

By Holly CowartCommunity News Writer Hamilton County Commissioner and Signal Mountain resident Richard Casavant asked the mountain's leadership to consider preventative measures for the mountain's infrastructure in a letter sent to all local

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What's the meaning of "heart block"? Where is the block? My husband has it. His brother also had it and had to have a pacemaker. My husband's doctor hasn't said anything about that. What can we expect? -- K.R. A: This kind of

Georgia has 23 football commitments for its 2007 signing class, including four from junior college players, following Monday night's additions of Georgia Military College defensive linemen Corvey Irvin and Jarius Wynn. The Georgia Military tandem

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: On the printed report of my chest X-ray it says “suggestive of COPD.” Do I have it, and exactly what is it? I feel good. I’m 36 and haven’t had a sick day in the past 15 years. &#8212 L.R.A: COPD is chronic

By Virginia GregoryCommunity News Writer Many know Jeremy Riemer for the American comfort food he proudly serves at the Southside Grill, where he is the head chef. Few may realize, however, that Mr. Riemer's creativity extends beyond the plate to

By Virginia GregoryCommunity News Writer Given his extensive resume of experience in upscale restaurants, it comes as no surprise that Justin Croxall has found success in his first independent culinary venture. Mr. Croxall, who grew up on Signal

By Holly CowartCommunity News Writer Kids on the mountain know Christmas is coming when they see Santa riding in on a fire engine to light the Christmas tree, but what happened to Santa's sleigh? This year the Mountain Business Association will

Filed by Donnie Jenkins This week I allude to one of my favorite hobbies, listening to records -- remember those? They were the big round plastic things. I love metaphors, and I find that the two most common records of the time-45's and 33's-sort

By Pam SohnStaff Writer On Friday afternoons, it takes Carol Underwood as long as 40 minutes to drive about 15 miles along Interstate 24 during her daily commute from her job in East Brainerd to her Lookout Valley home. "That's just the 5 o'clock

By Emily BerryStaff Writer The state's move Friday to redefine what is "medically necessary" for TennCare patients attracted criticism and concerns from some health care experts and advocates who Monday were beginning to analyze the new

By Matt WilsonStaff Writer Election officials are expecting few North Georgia voters at the polls today to vote in the runoff election for a Public Service Commission seat from metro Atlanta, the only statewide race on the ballot. "We'll be lucky

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By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- Tennessee and Georgia senators say they expect Robert Gates to bring fresh ideas to military problems such as Iraq if he is confirmed as expected this week to replace Donald Rumsfeld as U.S.

Filed by Emily Berry As I'm nearing the end of my pregnancy, I realize now that not only will I be taking on a new role as mother, I'll be losing my status as Pregnant Lady. There are things I'll miss and a lot of things I won't. At the risk of

Filed by staff writer Herman WangMayor Ron Littlefield is encouraging residents to read to children and donate to the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library this holiday season.On Tuesday, he posed with several children and holiday books

By Erik SchelzigThe Associated Press NASHVILLE -- Gov. Phil Bredesen said in state budget hearings Monday that Tennessee should consolidate its 911 emergency call centers rather than distribute state money widely to the cities and

Staff Report Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Bob Davis was re-elected to the position over the weekend, according to a news release issued Monday. "For 20 years now, all I've ever wanted to do was help this party grow and to help elect

By Sara KuglerThe Associated Press NEW YORK -- Health nuts, food lovers and the worldwide restaurant industry are closely watching the Big Apple, where the board of health is poised to approve the nation's first ban on trans fats. The proposal up

Saying good-bye to being pregnant Filed by Emily Berry As I'm nearing the end of my pregnancy, I realize now that not only will I be taking on a new role as mother, I'll be losing my status as Pregnant Lady. There are things I'll miss and a lot

By J.M. HirschAP Staff Writer "Let's be fair and evaluate these purely on taste," I said to my wife as she reached for a chicken nugget dusted with a suspiciously yellow nacho "cheese" powder. She bit into the Oscar Mayer Lunchables "Nacho Cheese

By Kaitlyn WhitesideValley Voices Staff WriterOne night a few weeks ago, as my friends and I perpetuated our weekly ritual of 50-cent taco night, I was struck by a strange chain of events that occurred. As we dutifully waited to be seated, which

By Dick CookStaff Writer JASPER, Tenn. -- Sen. Lamar Alexander stopped by the Marion County Courthouse on Monday afternoon to see what was on the minds of his constituents. "Congress isn't in session, and I wanted to make a few house calls," Sen.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a black woman writing on behalf of my boyfriend. He has a crop of little bumps on his face. I asked him if they are pimples, and he laughed. He said they're shaving bumps. How does he get rid of them? -- R.C. A: Men of any

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer University of Tennessee at Chattanooga basketball coach John Shulman hasn't been pleased with the production of his post players through the early part of the season. "Somebody in the post has to step up," Shulman

By David PaschallStaff Writer Chick-fil-A does not serve customers on Sundays, but the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Sunday served up the expected pairing of Georgia and Virginia Tech. The Bulldogs and 14th-ranked Hokies will meet inside Atlanta's Georgia

By Carrie HargettDalton Bureau The flu season in North Georgia is in full swing with residents reporting symptoms of the virus. However, the amount of people being diagnosed with the flu is not above the norm, health officials said. "It is not

Calling for backup Filed by Emily Berry My morning routine has been changed by necessity in a lot of ways since I've been pregnant. I now eat breakfast before showering, because food has taken over as number one necessity in the morning. When I

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By Emily BerryStaff Writer Medicare beneficiaries should find or change Medicare drug plans as soon as possible to avoid problems filling prescriptions in early January, federal officials said. "It does take time to process paperwork and get a

Staff Photo by Katie Ward Soddy-Daisy High School cheerleaders are, in front, from left, Samantha Mitchell, Katie Newman and Caitlin Holcomb. Middle row, from left, Abby Rogers, Connie Whitmire, Lauren Lowery, Shay Freeman, Morgan Myers and

Staff Report Eighteen endangered whooping cranes ended their brief stay in the Tennessee Valley on Sunday and headed south. The cranes arrived at a site near Calhoun, Ga., on Sunday and are expected to leave this morning for their next stop in

Filed by Emily Berry My morning routine has been changed by necessity in a lot of ways since I've been pregnant. I now eat breakfast before showering, because food has taken over as number one necessity in the morning. When I do shower and get

By Stephen HargisAssistant Sports Editor Two weeks after its stellar season ended in the Class 1A quarterfinals, Tennessee Temple's football program now must replace more than the 12 departing seniors. Crusaders co-head coaches Kevin Skogen and

By David PaschallStaff Writer ATLANTA -- Mike Slive, literally speaking, was not wearing a hat Saturday night inside the Georgia Dome. Figuratively he was wearing two, that of Southeastern Conference commissioner and that of the Bowl Championship

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- Both Republicans and Democrats in Tennessee's congressional delegation say Congress should not adjourn for the year without extending the state sales tax deduction on federal income taxes. "We

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor Soddy-Daisy again flexed its muscles Saturday afternoon, winning the Keith Johnson Memorial wrestling tournament for the fifth time this decade. The defending Division I state champion Trojans, fresh from a

EDITOR'S NOTE: The name of the woman in this story has been changed to protect her identity. By Karina GonzalezStaff Writer After years of physical and mental abuse from her husband, Kathy decided to begin a new life with her two children. But

By Lindsey YoungStaff Writer CALHOUN, Ga. -- If someone had told Hal Lamb his Calhoun defense would hold Early County to 14 offensive points in Friday night's Georgia Class AA quarterfinal football game, he would have booked reservations into the

By Emily BerryStaff Writer The bureau of TennCare changed the way it defines what care is "medically necessary" effective Friday, implementing a state law passed in 2004 that allowed the bureau to take cost into consideration when determining

By Darren EppsStaff Writer ATLANTA -- The Georgia Dome Jumbotron displayed the Southern Cal-UCLA final score at halftime of the SEC championship game and flashed a question that will be debated throughout today's Selection Sunday. Who will be No.

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- Tall Tennessee center Wayne Chism casually flipped the basketball to his shorter opponent, toed the line, raised his long arms and began shouting: "One ... two ... three four five ... five! ...

By Kelley SmiddieStaff Writer The boys' high school basketball game Friday at Brainerd was another typical one in the Howard-Brainerd series. Playing in front of a large crowd, the players on both teams appeared edgy at the outset. Then the level

By Angie HerringtonStaff Writer Angela Shockley graduated from Colorado State University 10 years ago with a bachelor's degree in music therapy, excited about her career choice. But the 41-year-old Dunlap, Tenn., resident said jobs in the field

By Jaime LackeyStaff Writer Grace Academy junior Carter McMasters remembers how he felt before playing his first high school basketball game in the Arts & Sciences gym, and the nerves in his stomach Friday night made him feel like a freshman

By Christina CookeStaff Writer Since passage of the federal No Child Left Behind Act in 2001, McBrien Elementary, like most public schools in Hamilton County, has worked to eliminate test-score gaps among students. "We think about it all the

By Michael DavisStaff Writer A new report from a Web site that tracks election reform claims that Tennessee was "plagued with a host of problems" during the recent elections, but the state's election coordinator disputes the assertion. Brook

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- One of Florida State's fastest football players plans to finish his collegiate career at Tennessee. Receiver and track star Kenny O'Neal committed during a visit from Volunteers assistant coach Greg Adkins

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer The correct adjustments were made. The big play was not. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team couldn't recover from a dismal second-half start Saturday in a 65-61 Courtyard Classic loss

By Mark WiedmerStaff Writer ATLANTA -- Florida doesn't do easy. The Gators' last three Southeastern Conference regular-season wins were by a total of 14 points. They beat Tennessee by a single point to open conference play. Any resemblance to the

By Darren EppsStaff Writer Watch tonight's SEC championship game and you'll see Arkansas star running back Darren McFadden taking shotgun snaps. He might run, he might hand the ball to tailback Felix Jones sprinting in motion or he might throw a

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have attacks of terrible pain in my left cheek. Sometimes it happens when I eat, and at other times it just happens. The attacks don't last long, but they make my life unbearable because every waking minute I am anticipating

By Carla K. JohnsonThe Associated Press CHICAGO -- Finding a lump in the breast is a frightening moment for a woman, and under current methods of detecting cancer the anxiety can stretch out for weeks. Doctors remove cells from the breast --

By Pam SohnStaff Writer A law to toughen lobbying requirements in the wake of the Operation Tennessee Waltz public-corruption scandal appears to be making lobbying efforts easier and cheaper for Hamilton County and some other governments across

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer It's painfully obvious to coach Wes Moore that his University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball players aren't all producing in their roles. Of course, it would be easier if they knew what their roles

Filed by Darren Epps Reason No. 4,204 the NCAA continues to disappoint: The organization refuses to require college football programs to interview minority candidates for vacant head coaching positions. President Myles Brand said universities

By Herman WangStaff Writer A day after abruptly canceling a teen open-microphone showcase at Club Fathom, city officials said Friday they are disbanding an advisory board to the downtown club because of security and liability concerns. The

By Mark KennedyLife Stories Paula Wilson, age 12, is from a little town in Kansas called Cottonwood Falls, population 966. There is an actual waterfall there where the Cottonwood River cascades over a concrete precipice. The town of Cottonwood

By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer Recent history doesn't give Youngstown State much of a shot today. The Penguins won 27-13 at Illinois State in the regular season, and the two Gateway Conference rivals will meet again today in an NCAA Division I-AA

By Tom GriscomPublisher and Executive Editor Some things change, some remain the same. Family and Children's Services of Chattanooga, longtime recipient of funds from Chattanooga's Neediest Cases, is now the Partnership for Families, Children and

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By Mallory CarraStaff Writer The Baylor basketball team used Red Bank's strategy against the Lions, but it worked for only two minutes in the fourth quarter. The Lions beat the Red Raiders 70-52 Thursday night at Red Bank. The Lions improved to

By Dave FlessnerStaff Writer Tennessee's new ethics law is encouraging more lobbyists to register this year, and for the first time employers are having to register and declare who they have hired as lobbyists. Four Chattanooga agencies

By Angie HerringtonStaff WriterIt is justifiable to vaccinate girls by age 11 against a sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer and genital warts, a Chattanooga doctor said Thursday.This idea was among several discussed by a panel of

By David UchiyamaStaff Writer The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga turned on the cruise control instead of keeping its foot on the accelerator. To the dismay of coach John Shulman, the Mocs eased up on Berea during the second half of a

Filed by Nikole Dugger Welcome to December, friends! I hope Festivus is treating you kindly. While this stands to be the best weekend of my tiny existence, things aren't so cheery in Denver with the closing of a popular Irish pub. It's always

By Scott KushnerCorrespondent KNOXVILLE -- The University of Tennessee has officially announced its plans for the renovation of Thompson-Boling Arena. The $15 million worth of construction will be the first on the arena since it opened in 1987

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl scolded two freshmen Thursday for a youthful lapse in practice intensity, and he shouted for all to hear: "Not acceptable!" This hasn't been the easiest of weeks for

By Darren EppsStaff Writer One year ago, Gus Malzahn was preparing Springdale High School for the Arkansas 5A state championship football game against West Memphis. During the day he taught at the school, and at night he prepared one of the most

By MALCOLM GUNNWHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONS Taking the desire to be different in a whole new direction Chrysler style It's new and it's definitely different. DaimlerChrysler has once again shunned convention by creating a new sedan with

By AC WilsonValley Voices Staff WriterI've been thinking a lot about glitter lately. Mostly, I've been thinking about how messy it is, and how its gets spread out over everything. I like sparkly things, but I don't like messes.Let's say you spill

Filed by Darren Epps Reason No. 4,204 the NCAA continues to disappoint: The organization refuses to require college football programs to interview minority candidates for vacant head coaching positions. President Myles Brand said universities

Contributed PhotoThe Bengals won the 2006 championship in the 3rd- through fifth-grades division of the Signal Mountain Youth Flag Football League. Standing, from left, are Coach Glenn Baird, Griffin Palmer, Dylan Ballard, Connor Ballard, Davis

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports Editor Soddy-Daisy never led until it counted, but the Trojans' Taylor Witt won the night's final match for a 29-28 win over top-ranked Baylor in a showdown of the 2006 TSSAA state wrestling champions. Witt's 7-2

Staff Reports The Lee University basketball teams both won handily in SSAC play Thursday night against visiting Brewton-Parker, 75-56 in the women's game and 74-41 in the men's. The Lady Flames (6-1, 2-0) overcame Monique Martin's 33 points and

By Lindsey YoungStaff Writer CALHOUN, Ga. -- Watching tape this week must be like the same movie over and over for the Calhoun Yellow Jackets. For the third consecutive week in the GHSA Class AA football playoffs, the Jackets (11-1) face a team