By Ronnie MooreStaff Writer RINGGOLD, Ga. — Three candidates qualified by the noon deadline today for two seats on the Catoosa Board of Education posts.District 2 Board Member Jane Everett is seeking a second term and is opposed by Cherise

By Ron ClaytonCorrespondent ATHENS, Tenn. — City Councilman Myers has announced he will not run for re-election in the November city election. Mr. Myers made the announcment at the City Council meeting on Thursday. Three council seats

Filed by Nikole Dugger Today’s Friday, and the drawers finally open to my new desk. Sometimes small victories mean much more than the loftier ones. By now we’ve all grown tired of the syndicated catfight that used to be “The

Advanced training-- Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Theodore R. Forte has graduated from Utilities Systems Apprentice Course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas.The course trains students in water processing, analysis, principles

Julian Saul, president of Shaw Industries, announced today that he plans to retire effective July 14. Mr. Saul, a veteran of more than 40 years in the carpet business, will remain a consultant to Shaw, the Dalton, Ga.-based flooring giant,

By Herman WangStaff WriterDALTON, Ga. — Jose Guijon is soft-spoken and wears a shy smile, but on the soccer pitch, his feet speak loudly.For three years, he starred at Dalton High School, leading the Catamounts, perennial state title

By Ronnie MooreStaff WriterRINGGOLD, Ga. — Two candidates met Friday’s qualifying deadline for the District 2 Catoosa County Board of Education post and will face off in the nonpartisan race in November.Incumbent District 2 board member

By Beverly A. CarrollStaff WriterEven when you love your job, some days are just more fun than others, Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen said Friday.The governor was at Booker T. Washington State Park, one of three stops to announce the end of access

By Emily BerryStaff WriterHolding a string trimmer with one prosthetic arm as he trimmed grass in his front yard, Jesse Sullivan said he was only following his doctors’ instructions to make good use of his high-tech arms.“They told me

By Michael DavisStaff Writer Republican Jim Cobb, who is seeking the GOP’s 31st state House District nomination, said he has a firm grasp of state government and hopes to push for conservative values if elected.“When I stand on a

By Christina CookeStaff WriterEast Ridge resident Randy Gutshall said as a teacher and coach in the Hamilton County school system for 33 years, he has an insider’s view of the system’s needs.He is running for a seat on the Hamilton

Filed by Nikole Dugger Before embarking on a journey into the land of perpetual entertainment known as karaoke, let’s wrap-up the workweek with a worthy appetizer of amusement. Woohoo! British students have long joined us Yanks in enjoying

By Michael DavisStaff WriterRepublican Jim Cobb, who is seeking the GOP’s 31st state House District nomination, said he has a firm grasp of state government and hopes to push for conservative values if elected.“When I stand on a

Filed by Steve Barrett Has anybody else been paying attention to the convulsions racking the state of Massachusetts over a type of sandwich that children are served at public schools there? A state senator wanted legislation restricting how often

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Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Myspace is previewing Johnny Cash’s new album “American V: A Hundred Highways.” The album comes out on July 4 and it is a collection of the final songs Mr. Cash wrote with Rick Rubin producing. The

By Angie HerringtonStaff WriterThis reunion of two long-lost brothers had none of the typical tears or hugs you might expect after 15 years apart.But it did create a mini-media frenzy Thursday at the Tennessee Aquarium.Four TV cameramen, a handful

By Michael DavisStaff WriterKNOXVILLE — Lobbying was a hot topic Thursday night at a Republican U.S. Senate debate, as former congressmen Ed Bryant and Van Hilleary fired back at Bob Corker for calling them his “friends from

By Andy SherNashville BureauNASHVILLE — Tennessee Right to Life is mobilizing the abortion-opposition group’s nearly 190,000 “member households” to help Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Ed Bryant in the GOP primary, top

By Nikole DuggerStaff Writer Instead of subsisting on daytime television and microwaved Spaghetti O’s, several local students spent the first month of summer vacation developing business plans. The fourth annual Girls Inc. GirlVenture

By Ian BerryStaff WriterFederal Election Commission reports filed Friday showed a political action committee associated with U.S. Senate candidate Van Hilleary has contributed $18,050 to the American Indian College Fund.The amount matches

By Barry WilnerAP Sports WriterBERLIN — There’s no end to Germany’s resourcefulness and tenacity at this World Cup. The Germans relentlessly wore down Argentina, scored a tying goal in the 80th minute Friday, then won it 4-2 in a

Filed by David FussellUTC Alumni Board presidentNew Chancellor Roger Brown and his wife, Dr. Carolyn Thompson, bring a new enthusiasm and drive to UTC. It’s hard to imagine replacing Steve Sloan, but new Athletic Director Rick Hart appears up

Filed by Kent MageeThe East Ridge Express 92 boys lost their first game of the Southern regional soccer tournament in Little Rock, Ark., today and they were a bit down after the game since it was one they could have won.We scored early in the first

By Christina CookeStaff Writer East Ridge resident Randy Gutshall said as a teacher and coach in the Hamilton County school system for 33 years, he has an insider’s view of the system’s needs.He is running for a seat on the Hamilton

By Andrew DampfThe Associated PressDUISBURG, Germany — Italy’s national soccer coach is optimistic about what’s ahead, even if others are not.Marcello Lippi expects the Azzurri to live up to their full potential against Ukraine in

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins It’s Fourth of July weekend so get yourself to a barbecue, a pool, a natural body of water or some pyrotechnics. We’ve got an appropriate podcast for this weekend: Zac Brown chats during dinner with his band

By Michael DavisStaff WriterKNOXVILLE — Lobbying was a hot topic Thursday night at a Republican U.S. Senate debate, as former congressmen Ed Bryant and Van Hilleary fired back at Bob Corker for calling them his “friends from

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By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterA suspected gang member pleaded not guilty in federal court today to a firearms violation.Michael Lebron Branham, 19, is charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.According to court records, Mr.

By Randall HigginsCleveland BureauCLEVELAND, Tenn. — A German chemical firm that was looking at Cleveland for a plant that would generate 400 to 500 jobs will not be coming here, officials said today.Jerry Bohannon, of the Cleveland/Bradley

By Cliff HightowerStaff WriterDAYTON, Tenn. — A group of local officials across Southeast Tennessee said today they would like to see a a four-lane corridor built from Athens, Tenn., to Murfreesboro, Tenn.“It’s hard for us to get

By Ronnie MooreStaff Writer RINGGOLD, Ga. &#8212 A judge has dismissed a complaint filed by two officials of the Catoosa County Republican Party seeking to remove nine opinion questions from the GOP primary ballot on July 18. The lawsuit had

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By Andy SherNashville Bureau NASHVILLE &#8212 Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bob Corker announced Wednesday the creation of a “Corker Pro-life Leadership Council” as he seeks to address criticisms from GOP rivals and Tennessee Right to

By Edward Lee PittsWashington BureauWASHINGTON — The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved a spending bill that includes $27 million for the Chickamauga Lock replacement project.The energy and water spending bill, which includes the

By Angie Herrington Staff WriterHorace and Boris, two rare beluga sturgeon and long-lost brothers, were reunited today at the Tennessee Aquarium.“Do they know they’re brothers? I don’t know for sure, but I wouldn’t be

The Associated PressATLANTA — Georgia elections officials can begin issuing free photo identification cards to voters who need them, the State Election Board said Thursday.The board held that the new voter ID law will be in effect for the

JULY 10, 2006 AGENDAI.Chairman — Opening Comments and AnnouncementsII.Public Hearing and Action — Subdivision PlatsIII.Old Business1.2006-104 — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. & GDRG, LLC — 409 & 488 Cameron

By Michelle KaufmanMcClatchy Newspapers 1. ARGENTINAAny team that has Carlos Tevez and Lionel Messi on the bench has to be the best team in the World Cup. Did you see those 24 passes that led to one of six goals against Serbia? Granted, it was

By Gina HollandAssociated Press WriterWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled today that President Bush overstepped his authority in ordering military war crimes trials for Guantanamo Bay detainees.The ruling, a rebuke to the administration and

By GREG BLUESTEINAssociated Press WriterELLENWOOD, Ga. — In Iraq, Bobby Couch was known as the go-to guy when his unit needed a spare part or an elusive tool. Thanks to his technical know-how, his fellow soldiers dubbed him

Filed by Kent MageeThe 92 boys of the East Ridge Express soccer team arrived in Little Rock late Wednesday so they could be here Thursday for the opening ceremonies of the southern regional championship.Most of them came together in one large van

Filed by Gentry Estes For the inexperienced soccer fan, this year’ s World Cup has resembled a parlor trick. Pick a card, any card.There has been enough yellow and red to appease the staunchest Kansas City Chiefs supporter, only in the game

By Tom Griscom Publisher and Executive Editor U.S. Senate candidate Bob Corker recently stated that Tennessee voters would have a difficult time finding a dime’s worth of difference in the positions among the three contenders for the

By Andy SherNashville Bureau NASHVILLE &#8212 Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Harold Ford Jr. again criticized those vying for the GOP’s nomination, just days after state Republicans complained about his comparison of GOP candidates to the

By Katy MenaCommunity News Writer Change was all the rage at the recent Red Bank Council of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce meeting. The meeting place itself seemed to start the transition trend, as the Chamber Council celebrated its

By Tabi UptonMind MattersI like to pride myself on keeping my cool in small crisis situations. While working at summer camp one summer during my college years, I was brought in to calm down rambunctious teenagers after their counselor had fainted

OCCUPATION: Co-owner of Mystic Modes. EDUCATION: Chapel Hill University. FAMILY: Father. PETS: One dog and two cats. MOST FAVORITE FOOD: Sushi. LEAST FAVORITE FOOD: Red meat. FAVORITE COLOR: Aqua. FAVORITE SPORT: Basketball. FAVORITE

By LUCAS L. JOHNSON IIAssociated Press Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) &#8212 A federal appeals court judge granted a stay of execution to a convicted murderer Tuesday, two hours before he was scheduled to die by lethal injection. Judge Gilbert S.

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Martha Kesler and her husband decided to live in Chattanooga when he retired from the Air Force because his brother, David and his family live here. They live on a quiet street in Stuart Heights and love

By Clint CooperStaff Writer ‘A little stick.” “A little pinch.” “It won’t hurt a bit.” “That wasn’t so bad, was it?” With the start of school just over a month away, doctors and nurses

By Kathy GilbertStaff WriterPaddling in any form — kayaking, rowing, canoeing — works the “Big House.” “It’s hard to believe,” said Liz Pierce, a 17-year-old Chattanoogan and the top-ranked junior female

By Angie Herrington Staff Writer A Tennessee lawmaker has asked the state attorney general to issue an opinion on whether it is legitimate for lottery money to pay for online college entrance exam preparation. Sen. Don McLeary, R-Jackson, said

By Edward Lee Pitts Washington Bureau Four area senators renewed the call today for tighter border security. The revived push to make sure Congress passes a final immigration package heavy on border enforcement came as the senators said more of

By Andy SherNashville BureauNASHVILLE &#8212 Tennessee Republicans are criticizing Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Harold Ford Jr.’s characterization of his GOP opponents as the Three Stooges.But Rep. Ford, D-Memphis, has so far not recanted

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By Bob Gary Jr.Staff WriterIt was party time today at Cigna HealthCare’s Chattanooga call center.Cigna’s eight call centers nationwide have been recognized for customer satisfaction excellence by J.D. Power and Associates. The

By Ronnie MooreStaff WriterRINGGOLD, Ga. &#8212 A judge denied the request by two members of the Catoosa Republican Party executive committee to remove nine opinion questions from the GOP primary ballot on July 18.Questions, such as several

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterA federal grand jury returned an indictment against a Chattanooga man late Tuesday who authorities claim is involved in a series of gang-related shootings that has left two dead.The grand jury charged Michael Lebron

By Dave FlessnerBusiness EditorThe Tennessee Valley Authority plans to cut electric rates this fall from 3.5 to 5 percent.TVA board members today directed the agency’s staff to develop a fuel adjustment charge and reduce base electric rates

Filed by Nikole Dugger Things are about to become chaotic in the divided dwelling that has served as the home for the genesis of my journalism career. As soon as the final words of this post are punctuated, the randomness of the past six months

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Nancy Ellis and her husband, Lon, have lived in their comfortable Hixson home for 35 years. Though their children are now grown, she said she still enjoys cooking and often prepares dishes for her

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By Dave FlessnerBusiness EditorThe Tennessee Valley Authority has scheduled public hearings for Aug. 16 -17 in Knoxville to review its land management policies.The TVA board agreed today to extend its land moratorium until a board committee reviews

By Christina CookeStaff WriterThe nine candidates for Hamilton County Board of Education discussed issues ranging from holding the school system financially accountable to adjusting its curriculum on Tuesday evening.The forum was held at the

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer The Furniture Clinic is a longtime staple of Ashland Terrace businesses. Not much has changed since it opened in 1978, according to owner Bryan Vaughn. Mr. Vaughn’s father, Steve, started the business and

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer In Asia, Kashmir is a mountainous region fought over by India and Pakistan. In Hixson, Kashmir is a place of harmony for Indians and Pakistanis. The new Asian grocery specializes in Indian food. But it keeps

Filed by Nikole Dugger It’s hot, and millions of our brethren are vacating. Alas, here are some points of interest for those who remain cubicle-bound (and travelers with wireless). -- Go home, make a cake, and celebrate the 50 years of

By Tabi UptonMind Matters Imagine this: A man shows up at a hospital with bruises, cuts and a strange accusation. “Doctor,” he says, “my wife has been beating me up for several months now. I need to talk with someone.”

Occupation: Co-owner of Coldwell Banker 1st Chattanooga Realty. The company used to be called Chattanooga Realty, and was founded in 1976. Education: Graduated from Girls Preparatory School and from Middle Tennessee State University with a

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Brenda and Sandy McKay live in the heart of Hixson, but the 15 beautifully landscaped acres that surround their yellow Victorian home create the felling of a rural oasis. “It’s like living in

By The Associated PressDORTMUND, Germany &#8212 Brazil ended Ghana’s scrappy World Cup debut Tuesday with three streaking goals, the first an early flash by Ronaldo that made him the most prolific scorer in tournament history.Ronaldo got his

By Rose FrenchAssociated Press WriterNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee carried out its second execution in 45 years early today, and train-hopping serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz went to his death in Texas by asking his victims's families for

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer In 1975 Karen and Dan LaGraff bought their home in North Chattanooga. Over the years they have refurbished, remodeled and added on to the structure several times. The house, built in 1932, is a frame

Filed by Anne Braly I keep hearing of more restaurants making the change from frying food in vegetable oil to more healthful oils. Take, for instance, locally owned Mojo Burrito. A year ago, owner Eve Williams made the switch. Mojo’s

Brian Caldwell, a Republican seeking the District 4 seat on the Hamilton County Commission in the Aug. 3 general election, appears before the editorial board of the Times Free Press to answer questions. BrianCaldwell.mp3 (34.6 MB)

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Elvis Perkins has an impressive name, but the son of “Psycho” star Anthony Perkins is quietly earning his own reputation as a great songwriter. Stereogum recently called him an artist to watch. Now he’s

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Nanci Crewe is just as enthusiastic about cooking as she is about music, traveling and golf, other interests she fervently pursues. She and her husband, Stan, entertain often, hosting large and small

By Shannon McCaffreyThe Associated Press ATLANTA — The Democratic nomination slugfest in the governor’s race escalated on Monday as Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor and Secretary of State Cathy Cox sparred over misleading ads and libel

By LAURIE KELLMANAssociated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A constitutional amendment to ban flag desecration died in a Senate cliffhanger today, a single vote short of the support needed to send it to the states for ratification a week

By Lucas L. Johnson IIThe Associated Press NASHVILLE — Tennessee officials were preparing today to carry out the state’s second execution in 45 years, that of a man convicted of raping and killing a jogger. The state had planned two,

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer The Realtors who work at Crye-Leike’s Soddy-Daisy location are lucky diners once a month, when they are treated to one of fellow-Realtor Kenny Fleshman’s homemade meals. A self-taught cook, Mr.

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By Christina CookeStaff Writer East Ridge resident Kenny Smith said he wants to serve on the Hamilton County Board of Education to help ensure that students understand their options after they graduate from high school. “Not everyone is

By Ian BerryStaff Writer Hamilton County Commission candidate Brian Caldwell said today there are school issues throughout District 4 and the county that need to be addressed. Mr. Caldwell, who is challenging Democrat Warren Mackey for the

By Ronnie MooreStaff WriterRINGGOLD, Ga. — The nearly three dozen grave markers that were knocked over by vandals in the Smith Chapel Cemetery over the weekend were all placed upright and re-set today. The work was done by Camp’s Grave

Filed by Steve Barrett “There is more than one way to get to heaven, but this is a great way,” Warren Buffett said after his announcement that he plans to give billions of dollars of his fortune to charity.Eek.Let’s let a brief

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By Mike PareStaff WriterMcKee Foods Corp. is expanding its plant in Collegedale, investing more than $50 million and creating at least 175 new jobs, a company official said today.Jack McKee, the company’s chief executive officer, said the

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By Dick CookStaff WriterSOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — City officials here today adjusted next year’s budget to reflect reduced revenues from Bi-Lo closing its grocery store on U.S. Highway 72, officials said.“We aren’t going to

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer Ten years of grooming animals has taught Connie Dodd a few things about pets — and people. The owner of If It’s Tails Pet Grooming said she has learned how to handle the most ill-tempered animals

By Mark JonesCommunity News Managing Editor The Hixson Council of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce got a recap of business-oriented activity within the Tennessee Legislature this year from speaker Hayes Ledford, vice president of public

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer When Scott Dieter says he is a forensic investigator, visions of “C.S.I.” might dance in one’s head. Mr. Dieter does not work on grisly crime scenes, however. His specialized skills are used

By RAF CASERTAP Sports WriterHANOVER, Germany (AP) — Zinedine Zidane’s farewell tour with France keeps on rolling. Spain’s World Cup agony never ends. Zidane sent in a late free kick that Patrick Vieira headed off a defender to

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer A lengthy meeting of the Signal Mountain Town Council and the Planning Commission regarding changes to the town’s current zoning ordinance on June 20 resulted in continued discussion with no concrete

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By Ian BerryStaff Writer Hamilton County Commission candidate Brian Caldwell on Tuesday said maintenance needs at local schools made him question whether the school district is spending money most effectively. As an example, Mr. Caldwell told the

By Ashley RowlandStaff WriterSome area law enforcement officials are taking part in a training seminar this week to learn safer ways to conduct routine traffic stops. The training is part of a statewide move to improve and standardize how traffic

By Christina CookeStaff WriterEast Ridge resident Kenny Smith announced today he will run for the District 8 seat on the Hamilton County Board of Education. He is running against Randy Gutshall for the seat currently held by Debbie Colburn, who is

Ghana made its first appearance in the second round of the World Cup but faced five-time champion Brazil and got no further today. Led by Ronaldo’s record 15th career World Cup goal in the fifth minute, Brazil beat the African team 3-0.

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Last October Donna and Rick Padgett and their two boys, Jake and Lex, moved to the country from Brow Estates. It was an adjustment for the family, but there hasn’t been a moment when they have

The first-half division champion Chattanooga Lookouts had five current players and recently promoted pitcher Steve Kelly named today to the North team for the Southern League All-Star game set for July 10 in Montgomery, but second-place West Tenn

By JOHN O’NEILNew York Times News ServiceSurgeon General Richard H. Carmona declared Tuesday that the evidence is now “indisputable” that secondhand smoke is an “alarming” public health hazard, causing tens of

By Angie HerringtonStaff WriterThe Tennessee Board of Regents on Friday is expected to OK a 4.1 percent tuition increase for this fall, the lowest increase since 1993. If the 4.1 percent increase passes, students at Chattanooga State Technical

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Dava and Glenn Crouse and their twin 17-year-old daughters, Amber and Katie, have lived in Emerald Bay in Soddy-Daisy for the last five years in a wonderful brick home. Mrs. Crouse said they built the

By David MageeCommentarySo this is what we have come to?It was bad enough that the United States has not been able to properly dispatch pesky Iraq in the wages of war. Now, we have seen our troubles magnified by tiny little Ghana, which promptly

I'm thrilled to be here to talk cars with millions of readers - men and women. In the coming weeks, I plan to fill you up with a wealth of valuable automotive knowledge, pique your curiosity and entertain you with informative, intriguing facts

By MALCOLM GUNNWHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONSIt's a given that the genius of Henry Ford revolved around the Model T. The success of the 'Tin Lizzie', however, would require an even bigger chunk of Ford's ingenuity: getting it into the hands of millions

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By Dick CookStaff Writer JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Graham ruled today that some provisions of the new Meth Free Tennessee Act, challenged as vague and too broad, are constitutional. “I don’t think

Dear Tom and Ray: My 18-year-old nephew just graduated from high school and wants to become a mechanic and eventually open his own shop. Do you have any suggestions for a great graduation gift for him? He just bought a used car with his savings --

Filed by Nikole Dugger Welcome back to cubicle-land. After a glorious weekend of finger painting, assisting in potty training and guest book supervising, it’s wonderful to be greeted by gray skies and puddled asphalt. Neither the Evolution

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By Sarah TompkinsStaff WriterSeven Europeans toured Chattanooga’s Riverfront Monday as part of the European Marshall Memorial Fund to improve international relations. Jerome Guedj, an elected council general of the Essonne region of France

By Christina CookeStaff WriterThe Hamilton County school system is leading an initiative to develop online courses for the state with a $2.7 million grant from the federal government.Representatives from the seven other counties participating in

By Andy SherNashville BureauNASHVILLE — The case of an illegal immigrant driver who allegedly killed a Mount Juliet, Tenn., couple while fleeing police became an issue in the governor’s race Monday.State Sen. Jim Bryson, a Republican

By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer Hamilton County general Sessions Court Judge David Bales bound charges to the grand jury today against Michael “Mike-Mike” Daniels in the June 13 shooting death of Adrian Patton in Emma Wheeler Homes. Mr.

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterFormer Chattanooga Neighborhood Services Director Kenardo Curry turned himself in to the Hamilton County jail today on charges of theft. Mr. Curry was indicted last week on eight counts of theft and one count each of

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins If a tree falls in the forest and there is no one to hear it does it make a sound? If the Backstreet Boys lose a member, does anyone care? Well it happened, and he won’t be replaced. In all-time rankings of

By Dennis Waszak Jr.The Associated PressOMAHA, Neb. — Bill Rowe scored the go-ahead run on second baseman Bryan Steed’s throwing error in the bottom of the eighth inning, and Oregon State held on to beat North Carolina 3-2 for its

The Associated PressCOLOGNE, Germany — The idea is to put the ball in the net, not just keep it out. Ukraine figured that out a lot quicker than Switzerland in the shootout Monday night.And the World Cup newcomers are headed to the

By Robert MillwardAP Soccer Writer KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — In a World Cup increasingly influenced by referees, a questionable penalty sent Italy into the quarterfinals over surprisingly stout Australia with a 1-0 victory Monday. The

Filed by Donnie Jenkins Today in the column and podcast, I discuss 10 e-mail issues collected from your comments to me over the last few months. Since e-mail has become vital to most of us, it benefits us to always observe some basic courtesy and

The Associated PressCOLOGNE, Germany — The idea is to put the ball in the net, not just keep it out. Ukraine figured that out a lot quicker than Switzerland in the shootout Monday night.And the World Cup newcomers are headed to the

Contributed PhotoLocal members of Rolling Thunder recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for the annual national gathering on veterans’ issues. From left, Chuck Cory, David Carter, Eric and Roberta Caldwell, Thomas and Carol Gaddy, June

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Contributed PhotoBennie Lane, founder and organizing chairman of the newly formed Covenant Bank and Trust, was recently honored at the first shareholders meeting of the bank. Trent Sanford, left, Covenant’s president and CEO, presented Mr.

By David UchiyamaStaff WriterThomas Hagler IV earned low-amateur honors in the Chattanooga Classic at Black Creek Club on Sunday.Hagler shot a 17-under 271 and tied for 24th in the four-day tournament. He beat out fellow Ringgold resident Luke List

By Patrick DonahueAssistant Sports EditorIntermission at the annual drama at Black Creek Club lasted an hour. When the curtain raised again, Kyle Reifers finished his show-stopping performance.Reifers, thanks to a course-record 11-under 61 in the

The Associated PressNUREMBERG, Germany — Portugal scored the game’s only goal, and things got brutal from there: Cleats bashed into thighs and shoulders, heads butted and elbows flew. Never had more yellow cards been pulled in a World

By Michael DavisStaff WriterRepublican U.S. Senate hopeful Bob Corker’s recent criticism of his opponents’ tax records may have “leveled the field” on the tax issue in the heated GOP Senate primary race, a Washington,

By Pat DonahueAssistant Sports EditorKyle Reifers shot a final round 61 and won the Chattanooga Classic in a one-hole playoff with Brandt Snedeker today at Black Creek Club.It was Reifers’ first Nationwide Tour event, after qualifying last

By Christina CookeStaff WriterHillcrest Elementary School teacher Barbara O’Hara said the 5-year-olds she’s working with this summer will enter first grade in September ready to read.“I’m so proud of them,” she said.

By Christina Cooke and Beverly A. CarrollStaff WritersOver the past decade, Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Jesse Register oversaw the contentious 1997 merger of city and county schools, attracted a record amount of outside grants and saw

By Cliff HightowerStaff WriterA Rhea County hopeful for the state House District 31 seat may have an edge if the four Hamilton County candidates split the vote in the Aug. 3 primary election, Republican Party officials said.“We discussed that

The Associated PressKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Spain coach Luis Aragones told his fringe players to make his life difficult, and some of them lived up to the challenge.A Spanish squad full of substitutes beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 Friday to clinch

Filed by Maury NicelyOne of the advantages of a town the size of Chattanooga is the simple fact that opportunities exist for younger members of the community to become involved in community activities, nonprofit boards and civic leadership. In

Staff ReportDr. William Gregory, of Dalton, Ga., died today when his bicycle was struck by a car, according to dispatchers with the Georgia State Patrol office in Blue Ridge, Ga.The incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. on state Highway 52 in

Staff ReportSuck Creek Road was closed today afternoon for more than five hours after a grocery delivery truck crashed, according to Hamilton County Emergency Services spokeswoman Amy Maxwell.The crash occurred about 1 p.m. when a Bi-Lo truck went

Staff ReportA Nashville-bound tractor-trailer truck caught fire today near Haletown on Interstate 24 in Marion County, causing delays for most of the day, according to Tennessee Highway Patrol dispatchers.About 7 a.m. EDT the truck carrying

Classic finish awaits Boo Weekley shot a 66 today to take the lead at the Nationwide Tour’s Chattanooga Classic at Black Creek Club.Weekley, from New York, Fla., is at 22 under, two shots ahead of Brandt Snedeker. The leaders will tee off at

By Stephen WadeThe Associated PressLEIPZIG, Germany — A blast of brilliance by Maxi Rodriguez separated Argentina from Mexico in a World Cup classic Saturday.Argentina moved into the quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory on Rodriguez’s goal

By Kathy Gilbert Staff Writer Crave "six-pack" abs? Then do a few crunches and don't drink any six-packs, experts say. "Six-pack" is slang for a well-toned abdominal muscle. When worked, its vertical bands - one on the left and one on the right

Filed by Gentry Estes The United States may be history, but the real story of the 2006 World Cup hasn’t yet been told. The Round of 16 opens Saturday with Germany hosting Sweden and underdog Mexico taking on Argentina. From now on, every

Filed by Lindsey Young David Gilliland’s win at Kentucky last week was a breath of fresh air in NASCAR, but what does it really mean? Will it spark a rebirth of the single-car team? Can upstart teams now expect to be competitive in the

By Kelley SmiddieStaff Writer Nashville’s Brandt Snedeker backed his first-day 62 with a 7-under 65 and owns a three-shot lead over Andrew Buckle as of early afternoon in today’s round of the Nationwide Tour’s Chattanooga Classic

By Christina Cooke Staff WriterHamilton County Mayor Claude Ramsey is launching the Read 20 campaign in an effort to ensure that 95 percent of children here read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. He will announce the chief reading

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterHamilton County Circuit Court officials said things should be back to normal soon after several months of holding court in various locations while renovations were completed to combat mold and mildew.Judge Marie Williams

By Herman WangStaff WriterLooking to make Chattanooga’s 311 call center more efficient and responsive to neighborhood needs, Mayor Ron Littlefield has proposed boosting the 311 system’s funding by 7.6 percent to $475,350 in his fiscal

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Just over 74 percent of those taking a tfponline.com poll on UTC’s conference membership feel that the university should be in the Southern Conference. A little more than 25 percent of those taking the poll voted for UTC to be a member of the

By Patrick Donahue Assistant Sports Editor There are birdies and fun to be had at the Black Creek Club this week.Brandt Snedeker followed his opening round 62 with a 7-under 65, to take a one-shot lead at 17 under going into the final two

Filed by Steve Barrett Via the plucky Jay Nordlinger of National Review, I came across an Associated Press article on the case of a teacher in Massachusetts who pretended to have cancer, then spent $37,000 in donations on jewels and a

Filed by Steve Barrett Anybody catch this in a recent piece on the front of the Life section in the Times Free Press? The story was about ways guys can seem taller. (Personally, I’m more interested in ways tall, fat guys can look slimmer,

By The Associated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Problematic engines that have forced Nissan to recall 97,000 Altima and Sentra vehicles were manufactured in Tennessee, the automaker said.Nissan North America Inc. announced the recall Thursday

By The Associated Press At Hamburg, GermanyCzech Republic 0 0 — 0Italy 1 1 — 2 First half—1, Italy, Materazzi 1, 26th minute.Second half—2, Italy, Inzaghi 1, 87th.Shots—Czech Republic 11, Italy 14.Shots On

East Ridge police are investigating the cause of a traffic accident that left a 10-year-old dead and four of his family members injured late Thursday night.The Augusta, Ga., family members were traveling north on Interstate 75 around 10:15 p.m.

Staff ReportsA weather delay of 1 hour, 58 minutes halted play in the Chattanooga Classic at Black Creek Club at 3:49 p.m. today.Thunder clapped, lightning strikes were sighted in the distance, and winds blew at more than 40 mph.According to PGA

Northwest Georgia Bank has announced it will begin work on a new office at 1959 Northpoint Boulevard near Northgate Mall in Hixson.The new office is slated to open in 2007 with a staff of about 15 employees, according to the bank.Bank President

Two companies expanding and adding workers in Chattanooga have received tax breaks from the city’s Industrial Development Board. Astec Industries will receive tax savings of $963,000 over an 11-year period, and Modern Industries has been

By Andy SherNashville BureauNASHVILLE — A new television campaign ad plugging Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Bob Corker’s “pro-life” stance drew fire Thursday from campaign rivals and the anti-abortion group Tennessee Right

By Mark Kennedy Life Stories “Gaggy” has left the building. One day this month, quite abruptly, my 4-year-old son stopped rounding off the “D’s” in Daddy. Now, he clearly articulates DAH-DEE. It’s weirding me

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Today’s MUSICcast features a chat with DJs Archbishop and Crapola of Toneharm, who will be breakin’ down Lamar’s tonight like bulldozers on Cameron Hill. I’ll be at Lamar’s later tonight,

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee officials and former Dallas Cowbows star Roger Staubach discuss the health insurer’s plans for a new headquarters complex atop Cameron Hill at a meeting at the Times Free Press on Thursday, June 22, 2006. Mr.

By Mike PareStaff WriterBlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s new headquarters will not create an isolated fortress on Cameron Hill but rather tie into the rest of downtown Chattanooga, officials said Thursday. BlueCross' plans detailed

By Tom GriscomPublisher and Executive EditorPolitics is never static.The ebb and flow of a campaign are influenced by any number of factors — some that are planned and others that are out of the control of a candidate or a campaign staff.For

By Herman WangStaff WriterThe Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library may have to cut branch hours and employees may face additional furloughs if a $294,000 shortfall is not funded, library director David Clapp has warned.In a memo to

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Filed by Nikole Dugger Here are a few links to fill the remainder of the workday before I trek off for a long-weekend of assuming guestbook duties at a Tri-Cities-area wedding. --The BBC has posted an interesting package on making cities work in

By Kelley SmiddieStaff WriterFormer East Tennessee State University golfer Garrett Willis is the early afternoon leader today at 10 under in the Nationwide Tour’s Chattanooga Classic at Black Creek Club.Willis began his course-record-tying 62

By Edward Lee PittsWashington BureauThe U.S. Senate today rejected two efforts to set a timetable for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq. One amendment would have called for the withdrawal of all troops by July 2007, while another proposal called

By Yolanda PutmanStaff WriterTwo former Chattanooga Housing Authority criminal investigators will give depositions in July in connection with a lawsuit against the authority and its former police chief, Jeff Hazelwood.The depositions are scheduled

By Ron ClaytonCorrespondentETOWAH, Tenn. — With a burgeoning debt and cash flow only available through the end of July, Woods Memorial Hospital officials admit they may have to close the doors unless the McMinn County Commission approves a

By Emily BerryStaff WriterErlanger trustees tonight approved the hospital system’s $492 million budget for the coming fiscal year, and they learned that a familiar face would remain on the job overseeing those millions.Britt Tabor, who had

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By Chloe MorrisonStaff WriterWhen it comes to safety in area state parks, follow the rules, officials warn.“They build state parks in some of the most dangerous places in the world because of the scenic beauty,” said Tim Wilson, manager

Filed by Nikole Dugger Welcome to summer. I’ve always been a windows down kinda’ girl, but after a drenching afternoon venture, allow me to recommend the A/C for the foreseeable future. So, Michael Wilbon says the best team hoisted

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By Ginny LaRoeStaff WriterPolice have arrested one juvenile in connection with a shooting Wednesday night that left a 13-year-old injured.Police say the drive-by shooting may have been gang-related. But they have not said whether the shooting is

By Kathy GilbertStaff Writer EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first installment of a six-part series on toning and shaping muscles for health and beauty. How do you sculpt a beautiful body - or at least one that won't strain the material in your

By Kathy GilbertStaff WriterEDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second installment of a six-part series on toning and shaping muscles for health and beauty. "Hey skinny! Yer ribs are showing!" That's the taunt that sold a million Charles Atlas exercise

By Kathy GilbertStaff WriterPopeye may have wooed Olive Oyl by flashing his biceps. But if he wanted to pitch for the Yankees or heave a bag of concrete, fitness pros said, he should have exercised his chest, abs and thighs. Arm muscles don?t

By Andy SherNashville Bureau NASHVILLE ? Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Bob Corker on Wednesday criticized GOP rivals who have accused him of raising taxes as mayor of Chattanooga, saying they backed tax increases while in Congress. Mr. Corker?s

By Kathy GilbertStaff Writer Lance Armstrong isn't the only one with champion legs and thighs. Anyone who can squat and lunge correctly can have shapely legs and glutes, local trainers said.Quads and glutes are the largest muscles in the body .

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By Kelley SmiddieStaff WriterFormer East Tennessee State University golfer Garrett Willis is the early afternoon leader today at 10 under in the Nationwide Tour’s Chattanooga Classic at Black Creek Club.Willis began his course-record-tying 62

Filed by Gentry EstesIf you turned on ESPN about 12:20 p.m. today, the headlining topic screamed from the bottom of the screen: “Bruce Arena’s future with the U.S.”That could have told you all you needed to know about this

By Toni LocyAssociated Press WriterWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today affirmed a sex discrimination jury award for a Tennessee forklift operator who was transferred to a more physical job after she filed a lawsuit accusing her employer of

By Chris LehouritesThe Associated Press BERLIN — Mexico will play in the second round of the World Cup for the fourth straight time. The Mexicans lost 2-1 Wednesday against already-qualified Portugal, but still advanced because Angola was

Ghana defeated the United States 2-1 as Group E play ended today in the World Cup. Coupled with Italy’s 2-0 defeat of the Czech Republic, two top-five teams in the world rankings going into the tournament in Germany are out of the competition

Ghana defeated the United States 2-1 as Group E play ended today in the World Cup. Coupled with Italy’s 2-0 defeat of the Czech Republic, two top-five teams in the world rankings going into the tournament in Germany are out of the competition

Fifty-five percent of those taking part in a poll from Monday through Wednesday on why the Atlanta Braves are struggling attributed the woes to the bullpen. Thirty percent of those responding said starting pitching was the biggest problem of the

By The Associated PressAt Gelsenkirchen, GermanyPortugal 2 0 — 2Mexico 1 0 — 1 First half—1, Portugal, Maniche 1, 6th minute. 2, Portugal, Simao 1, 24th, penalty kick. 3, Mexico, Fonseca 1, 29th.Second

The Southeast Regional Council for HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention will be providing free and confidential HIV testing June 26-30. A special emphasis will be June 27where people can be tested at the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department or

Contributed Photo Middle and high school-aged dancers from Chattanooga’s Sister City of Gangneung, South Korea, performed at the Parks and Recreation day camp Tuesday during a nine-day tour of the Scenic City, which also included a Riverbend

By Donna Hobgood, M.D.Women's HealthYour husband may be the first to tell you — or your associates at work — or your children — or your mother. You're angry, you're irritable, you're impatient, you're crying for no reason. The

By Ronnie MooreStaff Writer RINGGOLD, Ga. &#8212 After 90 minutes of testimony Wednesday on a lawsuit over Catoosa County GOP infighting about straw poll question on the primary election ballot, Superior Court Judge Jon “Bo” Wood

By Michael DavisStaff Writer Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Bob Corker said Wednesday he was wrong 12 years ago when he said he did not think abortion was a government issue. “It was wrong to say what I said in 1994. I don’t think

By Patrick DonahueAssistant Sports EditorUnder sweltering conditions, the Nationwide Tour pros took their turns blistering the Black Creek Club course today.Garrett Willis and Brandt Snedeker each turned in course-record-tying 10-under-par 62s in

By Michael DavisStaff Writer Hamilton County Chancellor Frank Brown has signed an order stating that a former Chattanooga police officer did not meet the requirements to appear on the recent ballot for the sheriff’s race.Chancellor Brown

By Katy MenaCommunity News Writer Suck Creek Cycles is on a mission to push not only pedals, but beverages, as well. With a hot new smoothie and espresso bar in the works, the store is set to start purveying thirst-quenching drinks to the cyclists

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For the past two years, I have had a dry mouth that’s getting worse. My doctor tells me to drink water and I do, but it doesn’t help. Now my eyes are dry. I have to blink constantly because I feel like there’s

By Matt AndersonStaff Writer DALTON, Ga. — Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, a Republican candidate for re-election this year, spelled out his vision for “the new Georgia” for Dalton Rotary Club members Tuesday. The first-term governor

By Clif Cleaveland, MDDoctor's NotesI grew up in a time and place that afforded few second chances for troubled students. Bullying, fighting, or other repeated disciplinary problems were the serious offenses that culminated in expulsion. I do not

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Red Bank resident Ellen Geeslin said she and her husband, Mike, as well as their two children, John Michael, 17 and Sarah, 15, all love to cook. “I don’t remember not cooking,” she said,

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer When Ruth Ann Honeycutt discovered two years ago that she was a diabetic, she changed the way she had always cooked. By watching what she eats and exercising, she has been able to manage her illness

By Mark JonesCommunity News Managing Editor In front of another packed chamber, the Signal Mountain Town Council rolled through its regular agenda, annexing three areas of land totaling approximately 700 acres, in between two lengthy sessions of

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By Katy MenaCommunity News Writer Finally, a high school is on the horizon for the children of Signal Mountain, and not just any high school, mind you, but a school that intends to compete with the best in the country. Set to open its doors for

OCCUPATION: Manager of Espresso Mart. EDUCATION: Rising Spirit Institute of Natural Health. FAMILY: Mom, dad and three sisters, Martha, Karen and Susan. PETS: A dog, Chimera; and two cats, Delilah and Ladyfinger. MOST FAVORITE FOOD: Swiss

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Sandra and David Kesler love to entertain and now have a new space where they can host a large group of friends. They added the outdoor room, which is covered with a high, vaulted roof and open on the

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau A bill calling for a major expansion of the trail memorializing the forced removal of Cherokee Indians from the Southeast in the 1830s passed a House committee today.The bill would require the National Park

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterA U.S. Magistrate Court judge today ruled that probable cause exists for the arrest and detention of a man authorities claim was involved in a series of gang-related shootings that resulted in two men killed in public

By Ian BerryStaff WriterHamilton County commissioners approved a $533.9 million budget this morning for the fiscal year beginning July 1.The final total increased slightly from the recommendations County Mayor Claude Ramsey released two weeks ago

By Andy SherNashville BureauNASHVILLE — Republican U.S. Senate hopefuls Van Hilleary and Ed Bryant pounded GOP rival Bob Corker today over raising Chattanooga taxes as mayor.But Mr. Corker fired back that the two former congressmen have

By Michael DavisStaff WriterRepublican U.S. Senate hopeful Bob Corker said today he was wrong 12 years ago when he said he did not think abortion was a government issue.“It was wrong to say what I said in 1994. I don’t think anybody in

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins After a week on the waterfrontm I’m back in the office and catching up on business. Here’s what you need to know this week:NPR Music’s Live Online Concert Series, which is a fantastic way to check out

Bob Corker, who is running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senator from Tennessee, speaks to the editorial board of the Times Free Press on Wednesday, June 21, 2006. BobCorker.mp3 (48.2 MB)

By Matt AndersonStaff WriterDALTON, Ga. — Dalton may give traffic cameras another shot.The cameras are designed to catch drivers who run red lights, but can also be used in insurance claims and in law enforcement, officials said.The Public

By Nikole DuggerStaff Writer Peggy Wright first participated in a student exchange for Sister Cities International in 1976. A new German guest is scheduled to arrive at the Wright family home in East Ridge this Tuesday.Though Mrs. Wright said she

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterHamilton County Criminal Court Judge Doug Meyer today ordered prosecutors to turn over Juvenile Court records to defense lawyers for two teenagers charged as adults with beating a 71-year-old man to death.Robert Earl

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By Michael DavisStaff Writer Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ed Bryant said Tuesday he supports temporarily changing the law to allow active-duty military troops to patrol the country’s Southern border with Mexico. “If we have to take

By Angie Herrington Staff WriterKNOXVILLE — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga administrators said today they are studying whether they will add to a 2 percent salary increase for higher education employees that is mandated by the

By Cliff HightowerStaff WriterDAYTON, Tenn. — Rhea County Commissioners voted 7-2 Tuesday night to give a Spring City developer tax incentives as he begins building a 43-room Howard Johnson hotel.Some commissioners said something needed to be

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer Once upon a time neighborhood bakeries sold cookies, plain sheet cakes with white buttercream icing and colored floral decorations, and a few tasty pastries and doughnuts. At Federal Bake Shop, they still

Filed by Gentry EstesSoccer fans often forget that the United States’ run to the 2002 World Cup quarterfinals would never have happened were it not for South Korea.Disregarding Portugal’s obvious offer for a 0-0 tie, which would have

By Pam Kelle, R.D., C.D.E., Nutrition TherapistOur society continues to live by the all or nothing code. If fat is bad, then it is very, very bad. That means if you do not eat fats, you are very, very good. The bottom line is as old as time itself;

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By Tabi Upton I like to pride myself on keeping my cool in small crisis situations. While working at summer camp one summer during my college years, I was brought in to calm down rambunctious teenagers after their counselor had fainted mid-lecture

Contributed PhotoHamilton County Trustee Carl Levi holds a plaque he received as East Tennessee Trustee of the Year at the annual meeting of the Tennessee County Trustees’ Association. Mr. Levi was presented the honor by Ginger Franklin,

Dwyane Wade scored 36 points as the Miami Heat won 95-92 tonight at Dallas to claim their first National Basketball Association championship. Wade was named NBA Finals MVP after leading the Heat to their fourth consecutive win following two losses

By The Associated PressAt BerlinEcuador 0 0 ? 0Germany 2 1 ? 3 First half--1, Germany, Klose 3, 4th minute. 2, Germany, Klose 4, 44th.Second half--3, Germany, Podolski 1, 57th.Shots-Ecuador 7, Germany 15.Shots On Goal-Ecuador 2, Germany 9.Yellow

David MageeCommentary Last week I heavily mourned the death of a man I never knew. This does not make sense, I know, especially since, from the surface, he and I had absolutely no connection whatsoever. That’s why, when I first ran across

By Katie Ward Community News Writer Emily Ransom was just two and a half years old when she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma last fall. After a four month battle, she passed away, but her memory lives on through the Emily Ransom Power for a Cure

Occupation: Marketing coordinator for Northgate Mall. Education: A bachelor’s degree in fashion design from Western Kentucky University. Family: Parents, Steve and Kim; and sister, Stacey, who is married to Anthony. Pets: A boxer named

By Katie Ward Community News Writer Emily Ransom was just two and a half years old when she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma last fall. After a four month battle, she passed away, but her memory lives on through the Emily Ransom Power for a Cure

By Katie WardCommunity News Writer Hixson High School vice principal Gary Gill is retiring after serving Hamilton County Schools for 30 years, while Betty Rutherford, head of the math department at Hixson High, is retiring after 35 years in

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Shirley and Steve Gay moved from Illinois to Signal Mountain just two and a half years ago, and in the ensuing months have totally transformed their yard into a strikingly beautiful area. What was once an

Contributed PhotoThe law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, which has an office in Chattanooga, has announced its launching of a firm-wide program that aims to enhance the role of women attorneys in the firm. The effort

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Dorothy Johnson learned about gardening from her father, who owned two greenhouses on Browntown Road when she was growing up. She has put that knowledge to good use in the lovely garden that surrounds her

By Mark Kennedy Life Stories On Thursday, my wife and I will celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary .You’re probably thinking, "Big whoop!"Well, it is a big deal for us.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only about two-thirds of

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer Waycrazy’s Bar-B-Que is way back there on the mountain. But the distance doesn’t bother anyone — not the mountain residents who have filled her restaurant for years, and not the patrons who

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Last week Peggy and Everette Dyer’s Red Bank yard was one of the gardens featured on the Tennessee Valley Daylily Society’s annual garden tour. The Dyers were thrilled to be included and

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer “I cook by the seat of my pants,” laughed Mary Cooper. “I really don’t follow recipes exactly, and I never taste while I’m cooking.” The preceding statements serve to

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer There’s a popular saying that reads “busy people get more done,” and whoever coined it must have had Bev and Bob Fazio in mind. Not only do both Fazios work in local schools — he as

Filed by Anne Braly Have you driven down Manufacturers Road lately? Progress started slowly, with the opening of Riverside Wine and Spirits on the west side of the Olgiati Bridge, followed by the rebirth of a large section of the old Signal

By Mike PareStaff Writer A planned new four-mile highway providing McKee Foods Corp. in Collegedale with a more direct link to I-75 has received about $1.2 million in state and federal funds for engineering. The road will tie into I-75 where a

By Ron ClaytonCorrespondent SWEETWATER, Tenn. — Cleanup crews worked through the night to safely remove chemicals from tank cars that were part of a 21-car train derailment early Tuesday. Meanwhile, authorities said that 51 evacuated local

By Emily BerryStaff WriterParkridge Medical Center CEO Jeff Fee will leave his job in July and move to a new position leading a hospital in Missoula, Mont., hospital officials announced Tuesday.Mr. Fee will leave less than two years after his

By Michael DavisStaff WriterRepublican U.S. Senate candidate Ed Bryant said Tuesday he supports temporarily changing the law to allow active-duty military troops to patrol the country’s Southern border with Mexico.“If we have to take

By Herman WangStaff WriterThe Chattanooga City Council today deferred voting on a $9.3 million construction contract with Wright Brothers Construction Co. Inc. to expand the city’s landfill after another firm offered an alternative

By Matt AndersonStaff WriterDALTON, Ga. — Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, a Republican candidate for re-election this year, today spelled out his vision for “the New Georgia” at a Rotary Club luncheon at the Dalton Golf and Country

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterHamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Ronald Durby set bonds today for four Chattanooga men and a woman charged in connection with two shootings last week at public housing developments.Michael Daniels, Federico

By Michael DavisStaff WriterHamilton County Chancellor Frank Brown has signed an order declaring that a former Chattanooga police officer did not meet the requirements to appear on the recent ballot for the sheriff’s race.Chancellor Brown

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By Angie Herrington Staff WriterKNOXVILLE — The UT Board of Trustees on Wednesday will recommend a 4.1 percent increase in tuition for UTC and a $20-per-semester increase in the university’s athletics fee.The tuition will support a 2

The Associated PressBAGHDAD, Iraq — The bodies of two U.S. soldiers who had been reported kidnapped have been found near the checkpoint where the men disappeared after an attack, a senior Iraqi military official said Tuesday. The U.S.

The Associated PressNEW YORK — Dan Rather, the hard-charging anchorman who dominated CBS News for more than two decades but whose final months were clouded by a discredited story on the president’s military service, is leaving CBS

By Katy MenaCommunity News Writer Jayna Yates just happens to be one of those girls, the kind with the good grades, pretty hair, kind smile, and staggering talent. Beta Club member, Homecoming Attendant, and consistent academic, the recent

By Katie WardCommunity News Writer Soddy-Daisy Commission hopes to install lights, a walking track, new benches and sheds around Soddy Lake in the near future. “I would like to see the lake area mowed not just for the 4th of July, but all

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer After 23 years of driving a school bus, it’s understandable that Joyce Blair would want a quiet and restful activity with which to pass her time. Unfortunately she’s finding her new, post-retirement

By Jeffrey MarcusThe Associated PressLEIPZIG, Germany — Almost anywhere you go in Germany these days, it’s all World Cup, all the time. Fans pack town squares; cafes and bars are decked out in national colors. People blow whistles and

By HIROKO TABUCHIAssociated Press WriterTOKYO (AP) ? North Korea asserted it has full autonomy to conduct missile tests, and outsiders do not have the right to criticize its plans, Japan?s Kyodo News agency reported Tuesday.Before the latest

The Associated PressA Norfolk Southern train with tanker cars of chemicals derailed near Sweetwater, Tenn., early Tuesday, and emergency officials evacuated residents from homes within a half mile of the accident, the Tennessee Emergency Management

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Ed Bryant, who is seeking the Republican senatorial nomination, talks with the editorial board of the Times Free Press on Tuesday, June 20, 2006. EdBryant.mp3 (54.4 MB)

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By Ian BerryStaff Writer A proposal to merge the Tourism Development Agency with three other groups has received an endorsement from the TDA board. The group’s board approved a resolution last week approving its merger with the Carter

By Angie Herrington Staff Writer Chattanooga police said today a total of four people have been charged with first-degree murder in the gang-related killing of Adrian Patton last Tuesday at Emma Wheeler Homes. A warrant has been issued for a

By Nikole DuggerStaff Writer While cars bearing license plates from across North America snaked toward Bonnaroo’s exits Sunday, those left behind became impromptu vendors. Awkwardly fashioned signs and echoes of “cold beer, ice cold

By The Associated PressSaturady’s GamesAt Frankfurt, GermanyPortugal 0 2 — 2Iran 0 0 — 0 First half—None.Second half—1, Portugal, Deco 1, 63rd. 2, Portugal, Ronaldo 1, 80th, penalty kick.Shots—Portugal 18, Iran

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterA campaign promise made by a candidate for Division 2 of Hamilton County General Sessions Court may violate the Canons of Judicial Conduct, officials said.Mary Sullivan Moore has promised, if elected, during her first

By Christina CookeStaff WriterOoltewah resident Kelvin Stamper said that as a parent of two daughters in the Hamilton County Schools system, he feels called to serve on the Board of Education.“When I look at the makeup of the current school

By Ron ClaytonCorrespondent CALHOUN, Tenn. -—A former bookkeeper for the Calhoun-Charleston Utility District was arrested today and charged with theft over $1,000, McMinn County Sheriff Steve Frisbie said. Karen Reynolds, 35, of Calhoun is

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By Ron ClaytonCorrespondent TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. — Dry conditions in the Cherokee National Forest have sparked what officials are calling an unusual spate of summer fires. Tellico District Ranger Keith Lannom said crews fought one fire

Filed by Nikole Dugger It just doesn’t seem right to be writing about Bonnaroo from a cushy chair in an air conditioned cubicle. By now, I feel more at home sitting on a folding chair with my shirt stuck to my back, hoping the wireless

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By Ben BentonStaff Writer A man who saw prison nurse Kimberly Wyatt and her 4-year-old daughter gunned down in a church parking lot near Crossville, Tenn., testified today at a preliminary hearing for accused shooter Huston Foley Lloyd. Alexander

By Ronnie MooreStaff Writer Authorities today described how they arrested a 43-year-old Fort Oglethorpe man whom they allege used the Internet to lure a 15-year-old Ohio girl for sexual purposes. The FBI and Fort Oglethorpe investigators made the

By Herman WangStaff WriterDan Kral, the city of Chattanooga’s director of parks, is taking a position with Stein Construction Co. and will leave city employment July 6.Mr. Kral, 33, was responsible for operations and maintenance of the

By Ashley RowlandStaff WriterOfficials at some Chattanooga-area charities say donations remained stable or increased during the past year, reflecting a nationwide spike in giving after three major natural disasters — the tsumani in Asia, the

By Yolanda PutmanStaff WriterMore than two dozen adults at the Bethlehem Center talked to youth today about the importance of reading in recognition of Juneteenth, a celebration of the day marking the end of slavery in Texas.About 100 youth from

By Gentry EstesStaff WriterKNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee has finalized a raise and three-year contract extension for athletic director Mike Hamilton. The new deal runs through June 2011 and increases Hamilton’s base salary

Ooltewah resident Kelvin Stamper announced last week he will run for the District 9 seat on the Hamilton County Board of Education in the Aug. 3 election.As the father of two children in the Hamilton County school system, Mr. Stamper said he feels

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The Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have won their first Stanley Cup title, beating the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 in Game 7.See tomorrow’s Chattanooga Times Free Press for full coverage.

By Shannon McCaffreyThe Associated PressATLANTA — More than 675,000 registered voters in Georgia lack the most common photo IDs used to cast a ballot, such as a driver’s license or a non-driver identification card, according to a new

By Michael DavisStaff WriterJessica Singleton, a rising junior at Vermont’s Middlebury College from Kingsport, Tenn., said she grew up as a Democrat and still identifies with that party. But she said both major political parties often are

Filed by Donnie Jenkins Today in the column and the podcast, we discuss the relative values of the PC and the Mac. I use both every day and would not want to do without either. I give my view on how each has something to offer for work and

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Simply put: The Allman Brothers were amazing. I’ve underestimated Warren Haynes for way too long, and Derek Trucks, at the age of 26, is a man among boys. The crowd was also treated to super-groovy psychedlic

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Simply put: The Allman Brothers were amazing. I’ve underestimated Warren Haynes for way too long, and Derek Trucks, at the age of 26, is a man among boys. The crowd was also treated to super-groovy psychedlic

By Nikole DuggerStaff WriterFaces were eaten early Saturday morning as Infradig became the first band to represent the Scenic City on a Bonnaroo stage.“It’s nice to be the first one,” said drummer Joshua Green prior to the

By Nikole Dugger Staff WriterThe groom stood atop Bonnaroo’s Solar Stage in a pale blue Ecko T-shirt, khaki shorts and Birkenstocks.His bride walked down a a grassy field, clad in a vintage dress over a bikini and white long sleeve number

By Doug FergusonThe Associated PressMAMARONECK, N.Y. — Phil Mickelson’s bid for a third consecutive major ended with a shocking collapse today when he bungled his way to a double bogey on the final hole, giving the U.S. Open to Geoff

The Associated PressBERLIN — Brazil labored to another unconvincing victory in the World Cup, qualifying for the second round by beating Australia 2-0 Sunday.The victory was Brazil’s ninth consecutive at the World Cup and the five-time

The Associated PressBERLIN — Brazil labored to another unconvincing victory in the World Cup, qualifying for the second round by beating Australia 2-0 Sunday.The victory was Brazil’s ninth consecutive at the World Cup and the five-time

By Mike O’NealStaff WriterFor many Riverbend 2006 festivalgoers, organizers saved the best for last.Not only did Southern rock legend The Allman Brothers Band headline closing night, they were followed by Chattanooga’s biggest annual

The Associated PressCOLOGNE, Germany — Ghana delivered Africa’s first victory in this World Cup with style.The Black Stars stunned the Czech Republic — ranked second in the world — 2-0 Saturday. A goal in the second minute

By MALCOLM GUNNWHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONSSaturn?s occasionally bumpy road to success appears much smoother these days and the new Aura is helping to pave the way. This German-based four-door is teaming up with the recently released Sky roadster,

By Barry CourterAssociate Features EditorNear-perfect weather and a crowd-pleasing lineup helped make Riverbend 2006 a record year, according to Friends of the Festival Executive Director Chip Baker.Total numbers, including pin sales, for the week

By Ronald BlumThe Associated PressKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — They lumbered from end to end, desperate to stop the blue surge of Italian players and salvage their World Cup.Two American players had been ejected. What could have been the winning

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins I’m going to make an early prediction: Tonight is bigger than Hank night. Cross Canadian Ragweed started their set early and gave the many people arrived early a show. At the UnumProvident Stage the pre-show

The Associated Press KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Bloodied but not beaten, the United States bounced back to hold Italy to a 1-1 tie today in an ugly World Cup game with three ejections. The Americans hung on while playing most of the second

By Michael DavisStaff WriterIssues such as jobs, economic well-being, safety and opportunity highlight the split in the immigration debate.There were between 11.5 million and 12 million “unauthorized migrants” in the United States in

By Dave FlessnerStaff WriterChris Collins works at a computer help desk in downtown Chattanooga, but the IT specialist says he could help his own career by heading south.“I could probably make ten to fifteen thousand dollars a year more

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsI’m going to make an early prediction: Tonight is bigger than Hank night.Cross Canadian Ragweed started their set early and gave the many people arrived early a show.At the UnumProvident Stage the pre-show music was

Filed by Nikole DuggerAs most of Bonnaroo’s 80,000 occupants settled in for the eve of the end, Ashley Corso and Patrick Hardy decided it would make a good wedding day. So, after a yoga class this morning, Mr. and Mrs. Hardy became the first

Filed by Gentry Estes So there’s hope after all.The United States followed perhaps its worst performance in a decade with one of its best. Coming out determined and angry, the U.S. simply outplayed one of the world’s top teams for most

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsOne more day, two words: Allman Brothers. Talk about a climactic ending. Tonight, Chattanooga gets the Allman Brothers and fireworks. But don't wait to show up, Riverbend is serving up great appetizers with the bands of

By Sarah TompkinsStaff WriterFreedom Tattoo Inc. owner Daniel “Bones” LaLonde Sr. stood over 28-year-old Lynn Buckner, finishing a tattoo of a dreamcatcher the size of a basketball on Mr. Buckner’s back.Mr. LaLonde said he had his

By Nikole DuggerStaff WriterMANCHESTER, Tenn. — As the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival heads into its final day of performances, mud and $5 beer, concertgoers said they are eager to savor their remaining moments under the Middle Tennessee

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsOne more day, two words: Allman Brothers. Talk about a climactic ending. Tonight, Chattanooga gets the Allman Brothers and fireworks. But don't wait to show up, Riverbend is serving up great appetizers with the bands of

By Mike O’NealStaff WriterThe first of June is a time of both anticipation and anecdotes.Riverbend is coming.Every year I try to plan how I can be at two stages simultaneously.Or defy physical laws and move from the Hunter Museum to the

The Associated PressKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Bloodied but not beaten, the United States bounced back to hold Italy to a 1-1 tie today in an ugly World Cup game with three ejections.The Americans hung on while playing most of the second half

By Russ BynumThe Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. — Secretary of State Cathy Cox, a Democratic candidate for governor, said she supports a special legislative session on Georgia’s constitutional ban on gay marriage if that’s what

Staff ReportA 20-year-old man died after crashing his truck early Saturday on Sandswitch Road in Hixson, according to Sgt. Tom Layne of the Chattanooga Police Department.The wreck occurred about 1 a.m. when Sean Cole, of Hixson, ran off the road,

By Gentry EstesStaff WriterU.S. goalkeeper Kasey Keller called Monday’s game “a shame.” Midfielder Landon Donovan chose “embarrassing.”Back home, several other choice words accompanied a forgettable debut for a hyped

By Chris LehouritesThe Associated PressArgentina and the Netherlands made the World Cup’s toughest group look easy.The Argentines routed Serbia-Montenegro 6-0 Friday in the most dominating display so far at this year’s tournament.

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Still no sign of Garth, but ... Riverbend had a worldly flair today with Mesa Rio on the Covista and Milele Roots on the UnumProvident. Along with deSol, who just started, this may be the night with highest average

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Still no sign of Garth, but ... Riverbend had a worldly flair today with Mesa Rio on the Covista and Milele Roots on the UnumProvident. Along with deSol, who just started, this may be the night with highest average

By Kathy GilbertStaff Writer What made NBA superstar Michael Jordan great? Long legs? Great shot mechanics? Super speed? Wrong, local trainers say. He has an awesome brain."Michael Jordan was noted in NBA training circles for training harder

Filed by Lindsey Young Michael Waltrip recently bought his way into the Coca-Cola 600 at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway strictly to please his sponsor NAPA Auto Parts.While several people criticized the owner/driver for the move, Waltrip’s

Note: Events without published prices are free, and registration is required for most programs. Aquatic exerciseSwimming-pool exercise classes that help support joints in order to encourage free movement are scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday and

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By Tom GriscomPublisher and Executive EditorA recent series by health writer Emily Berry in the Chattanooga Times Free Press focused on a silent killer that is preventable.Diabetes, a disease the affects more than 16 million Americans and even more

Filed by Mike O’NealRiverbend is festival of sounds shared.It is the amplified sound of musicians on stage or unplugged on the street.It is the drone of generators.It is the squeal of kids on carnival rides.It is the roar of the water cannons

By Mike O’NealStaff WriterThe question of the day for Riverbenders on Friday was whether headline artist Trisha Yearwood would be joined onstage by her husband, Garth Brooks.However, Trisha Yearwood performed strictly as a solo act Friday

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins If Garth was in Chattanooga today he wasn't on the Coke barge. Not that anyone seemed to mind. The crowd sang along with Trisha Yearwood who was in chatty mood and talked quite a bit between songs. On this night, no

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins If Garth was in Chattanooga today he wasn't on the Coke barge. Not that anyone seemed to mind. The crowd sang along with Trisha Yearwood who was in chatty mood and talked quite a bit between songs. On this night, no

By Stephen HargisAssistant Sports EditorDespite being outsized and having 15 fewer Division I-A signees on their roster, the Tennessee football all-stars physically whipped Kentucky in the second half tonight and claimed a 14-7 victory at Finley

Filed by Nikole DuggerThey aren’t lying when they say Bonnaroo’s a way of life.Dust covers every inch of the body’s perspired surface. There’s no concept of time, and some journalists wear bathing suit tops.In addition to

By Nikole DuggerStaff WriterMANCHESTER, Tenn. — Gumbo may join hot dogs and hamburgers on campsite menus for this weekend’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.From performances by Dr. John and the Neville Brothers to an entire tent

By Angie HerringtonStaff WriterQuanan Hutchinson, 20, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the Friday morning shooting at East Lake Courts that killed Jermaine Southers, 24.Police said they believe the shooting most likely was in

By Stephen HargisAssistant Sports EditorDavid Brainerd Christian School has named former McCallie star Tawambi Settles as its new head football coach.“The opportunity to build the program from the ground up is something that interested

By Barry CourterAssociate Features EditorAs far as gigs go, Derek Trucks has a good one working tonight.The 26-year-old guitarist will perform with his band, The Derek Trucks Band, on the Covista Stage at Riverbend tonight at 7:45 and then will

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsGarth watch is on, and in a few hours we’ll find out if those rumors were true. I wouldn’t hold my breath if I were you. It’s too hot.If you can pull yourself away from the Garth Watch you just might

By Susan PierceStaff WriterFor 25 years, the highlight of Riverbend’s fireworks finale has been the glittering white waterfall of fireworks streaming from the Market Street Bridge into the river beneath. But the Market Street Bridge is closed

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsGarth watch is on, and in a few hours we’ll find out if those rumors were true. I wouldn’t hold my breath if I were you. It’s too hot.If you can pull yourself away from the Garth Watch you just might

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Filed by Gentry Estes If as expected, the United States’ World Cup hopes perish during Saturday’s do-or-die match against heavily favored Italy, explanations and excuses will run the gamut from a lack of preparation to a lack of skill

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Filed by Steve Barrett My aunt just got booed on national television.Aunt Joan, my father’s sister-in-law, made it to contestants' row on "The Price Is Right." Then, miracle of miracles, she made it up on stage with the king of game shows,

Filed by Steve Barrett It used to be Bogie and Bacall.Now, declares one Maria Salas of NBC-TV, Miami, "Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves are the best on-screen couple of our generation."Long, melancholy pause.Melancholy because it’s actually

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterThe owner of a Chattanooga lawn and garden business was sentenced today to 30 years in a federal prison on charges that he sold large quantities of iodine to people he knew were using it to make methamphetamine.Joseph

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterChief U.S. District Court Judge Curtis Collier today sentenced two former Chattanooga police officers to spend a year and a half in prison on charges of conspiring to violate the civil rights of Hispanics.O’Dell

By Michael DavisStaff WriterHamilton County Commissioner Warren Mackey said Thursday that emissions testing has hurt some of his District 4 constituents who cannot afford to fix their cars to pass the air quality test.But Dr. Mackey, a Democrat,

By Nikole DuggerStaff WriterMANCHESTER, Tenn. — Anyone expecting to find bottled water on retail shelves in Coffee County this weekend may find it a tougher task than usual.With more than 80,000 concertgoers in town for the Bonnaroo Music and

By Angie Herrington Staff WriterPolice have in custody a suspect in an early-morning shooting at East Lake Courts.A little before 6 a.m., police found the body of a man in his mid-20 fatally wounded in the housing development’s parking lot.

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Sugarland said they were glad to be on the big stage at “River Fest.” The crowd at Riverbend was glad to see the band, and sang along through their quick set. At least Sugarland got the Chattanooga and

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Sugarland said they were glad to be on the big stage at “River Fest.” The crowd at Riverbend was glad to see the band, and sang along through their quick set. At least Sugarland got the Chattanooga and

By Mike O’NealStaff WriterNot all Riverbend 2006 action takes place on and stage.People watching is an anytime, anywhere activity. It can range from the drop jaw, saucer-eyed “Have your ever seen anything/anyone like that?” to the

By Ian BerryStaff WriterOAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Sixty years after they last saw each other, Bill Tewes and Larry O’Rourke didn’t need name-tags to pick each other out of a crowd Thursday.The old roommates and co-workers on one of the

The Associated PressNUREMBERG, Germany — Peter Crouch ended England’s second-half drought and sent his team into the second round of the World Cup.Crouch headed in a cross by David Beckham in the 83rd minute to give England the goal it

By Michael DavisStaff WriterThe advent of the Internet means elected officials or political candidates and their families are being put before the public in a new light, media observers said.One Internet Web log, or blog, called Wonkette, has

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Los Lonely Boys, one of the best and smartest bookings of the festival, in my opinion, slowly but surely got the crowd hooked on their "Texican" grooves, and by their encore, "Heaven," the crowd was loving it. So was

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Belly dancers and the “Korean Dance” troupe were on the Covista Stage early today, and I enjoyed the change of pace the performance artists brought. A few more exotic acts on the smaller stages would probably

Dr. Warren Mackey, a Hamilton County commissioner seeking election as a Democrat in District 4 in the general elections Aug. 3, meets on Thursday, June 15, 2006, with the editorial board of the Times Free Press. WarrenMackeyEdboard.mp3 (12.3 MB)

The Chattanooga Times Free Press has invited readers to e-mail into Mark Kennedy at mkennedy@timesfreepress.com any questions or suggestions they might have about Riverbend: Suggestion/comment: Riverbend is great! I’m new to downtown

H. Thomas Wells Jr., a past chair of the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates and currently on the advisory committee to the ABA chair, appeared before the TFP editorial board Thursday, June 15, 2006. HThomasWellsJr.mp3 (24.9 MB)

By The Associated PressAt Leipzig, GermanySpain 2 2 — 4Ukraine 0 0 — 0First half—1, Spain, Alonso 1, 13th. 2, Spain, Villa 1, 17th.Second half—3, Spain, Villa 2, 48th, penalty kick. 4, Spain, Torres 1, 81st.Shots—Spain

By Barry Courter Staff Writer Is he coming or not?While no one in an official capacity can say for sure, indications are getting stronger that country music superstar Garth Brooks indeed may be traveling with his wife, Trisha Yearwood, for her

M. Trevor Higgins On the Scene Vic Burgess didn’t arrive at the Bud Light Tent until 25 minutes before his set. The gear was on stage and the sound was checked, but in many ways this was just another gig for the guitar player for veteran pop

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Los Lonely Boys, one of the best and smartest bookings of the festival, in my opinion, slowly but surely got the crowd hooked on their "Texican" grooves, and by their encore, "Heaven," the crowd was loving it. So was

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Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Belly dancers and the “Korean Dance” troupe were on the Covista Stage early today, and I enjoyed the change of pace the performance artists brought. A few more exotic acts on the smaller stages would probably

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Filed by M. Trevor Higgins We’re past the halfway point of Riverbend, and our trip down the other side of the mountain picks up speed tonight with headliners Sugarland. Many people are anxious to see Sugarland again, but, to be honest, I'm

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins We’re past the halfway point of Riverbend, and our trip down the other side of the mountain picks up speed tonight with headliners Sugarland. Many people are anxious to see Sugarland again, but, to be honest, I'm

Filed by Steve Barrett I was momentarily relieved to learn during a meeting today with Tommy Wells, who is expected to be the next president of the American Bar Association, that the organization of lawyers takes no position on whether the death

By Dick CookStaff Writer LAFAYETTE, Ga. — A Walker County Superior Court jury began deliberations this afternoon in the murder Lance Coleman Rockholt, 36, charged in the Oct. 28, 2005, “road rage” slaying of Mark A.

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By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer The American Bar Association is seeking a moratorium on the death penalty in states that do not meet all of the association’s 79 standards to ensure fairness in capital cases. Tommy Wells, the immediate past

By Nikole DuggerStaff Writer Some 80,000 music fans are streaming into rural Coffee County as the fifth annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival kicks off today near Manchester.Andrew Bowen has attended the event for the last two years, and an

By Michael DavisStaff WriterThe Internet is changing the way in which information is spread, and that means elected officials or political candidates and their families are put before the public eye, new media experts said.An Internet Web log, or

By Ian BerryStaff WriterOAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Sixty years after they last saw each other, Bill Toombs and Larry O’Rourke didn’t need nametags to pick each other out of a crowd Thursday. The old roommates and co-workers on one of the

By Mike O’NealStaff WriterThe reaction of many fans when learning the Riverbend lineup included Sugarland might be described in a single word: sweet.The band’s debut album, “Twice the Speed of Life,” has been on Billboard

By Greg BluesteinThe Associated PressSAVANNAH, Ga. — The two candidates competing to become Georgia’s first Republican lieutenant governor met face to face Thursday in a debate, but their meeting turned out to be more tepid than

By Susan PierceStaff WriterTVA employee Mary Lee Goodwin says when she comes in from work she loves to kick off her shoes and turn up the music.“I love to put on CDs to wind down, and Trisha (Yearwood) is one of them. She has that songbird

Staff ReportDidn’t score a ticket to Bonnaroo? That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the experience, minus the 80,000 music fans squeezed onto that 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn. We trolled the Web site for five ways you can still

By Karen Nazor HillStaff WriterIt may not be Milan, Paris or New York City, but Riverbend is THE local runway for summer fashion. Though many festivalgoers tend to dress comfortably for the festival, there are those who enjoy making heads turn. The

By The Associated Press REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates said today he will transition out of a day-to-day role at the company he co-founded to spend more time on global health and education work at the Bill & Melinda

By The Associated PressAll Times EDTFIRST ROUNDFriday, June 9At Munich, GermanyGermany 4, Costa Rica 2At Gelsenkirchen, GermanyEcuador 2, Poland 0Saturday, June 10At Frankfurt, GermanyEngland 1, Paraguay 0At Dortmund, GermanyTrinidad and Tobago 0,

One Chattanoogan has followed band’s career since it started in TexasBy Sarah Tompkins Staff Writer Los Lonely Boys took the Riverbend Festival’s Coca-Cola Stage on Wednesday night to an appreciative crowd, with band members

By Dick CookStaff WriterLAFAYETTE, Ga. — A man charged in the Oct. 28 shooting death of another motorist in what authorities called an incident of “road rage” was quickly convicted today by a Walker County Superior Court

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterThe Hamilton County 911 board passed its $4.6 million budget today.Board members said they are seeing a decrease in revenues from a tax on telephones due to a decrease in land-line use and an increase in the reliance of

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Riverbend is a special week and we’ve got an extra podcast up today to mark the occasion. We’ve got interview and interview and music from Jimbo Mathus, a birthday chat with John Wesley Meyers of the Black

Dr. Joe Dumas, who is a candidate as an independent for the Hamilton County Commission in District 2 in the Aug. 3 general election, talks with the editorial board of the Times Free Press on Wednesday, June 14, 2006. JoeDumas.mp3 (45.4 MB)

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OCCUPATION: Counter clerk at Carriage Cleaners. EDUCATION: Currently in college. FAMILY: Mom and dad, Merriellen and Landon Warstler, and boyfriend, Shane. PETS: A dog, Hershey. MOST FAVORITE FOOD: Chicken and spaghetti. LEAST FAVORITE FOOD:

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Scotty Innes learned about raising daylilies from her father, who was a daylily hybridizer and has introduced many varieties. “He started in the late ‘50s, and I was around it a lot,” she

By The Associated PressAt Frankfurt, GermanySouth Korea 0 2 — 2Togo 1 0 — 1 First half—1, Togo, Kader 1, 31st minute.Second half—2, South Korea, Lee Chun-soo 1, 54th. 3, South Korea, Ahn 1, 72nd.Shots—South Korea 16,

By Sarah TompkinsStaff Writer Los Lonely Boys performed tonight for fans who reserved seats up to 8 hours before the 9:30 p.m. show. Volunteer Rick Powers, 43, said that the seat reservations were competitive this year. He said new policies

By Chloe MorrisonStaff Writer Members of the Atlanta band Sugarland had years of experience but found mainstream success together when they made a pact to hit it big or go home. “We thought, ‘If we’re going to do this, let’s

By Andy SherNashville Bureau NASHVILLE — Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen said he feels good about his prospects for re-election this year but anticipates a serious challenge from expected GOP foe state Sen. Jim Bryson, R-Franklin. “You

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsRiverbend is still hot, still crowded, and the guys that mind the most may be the Budweiser Clydesdales who tromped down today. Lots of local music on early today with great sets by The Orange Julians, 60 Cycle Hum and

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Riverbend is still hot, still crowded, and the guys that mind the most may be the Budweiser Clydesdales who tromped down today. Lots of local music on early today with great sets by The Orange Julians, 60 Cycle Hum and

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By Ian BerryStaff WriterCandidates for Hamilton County District 2 showed different views today on economic development, particularly at Enterprise South.Richard Casavant, the Republican incumbent, said Enterprise South has only recently been put

Filed by Gentry EstesWe’ve reached the end of the opening round of the group stage without many fireworks. Lacking is the trademark upset that so often accompanies the early days of World Cup action. Instead, group favorites across the board

By Cliff HightowerStaff WriterA second bear trapped by wildlife officers in the Cherokee National Forest, near where an Ohio family was attacked almost two months ago, tested positive for human DNA underneath its claws, state wildlife officials

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Riverbend is a special week and we’ve got an extra podcast up today to mark the occasion. We’ve got interview and interview and music from Jimbo Mathus, a birthday chat with John Wesley Meyers of the Black

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By a vote of 112 to 79, viewers of tfponline.com felt that Trisha Yearwood will not be joined by her husband Garth Brooks when she performs at Riverbend June 16. The poll was conducted June 9-14.

Filed by Steve Barrett I spotted this interesting line in a Times Free Press article today about one of the members of the group Los Lonely Boys: “Late last week, Mr. Garza was shooting the video for ‘Diamonds,’ the first single

Filed by Sarah Tompkins You can see just about anything at Riverbend. On Wednesday two cows bounced to music beats from the stages and posed for pictures with little kids and quite a few adults. These cows were not just there for fun, but bore a

By Matt AndersonDalton BureauDALTON, Ga. — Eight men are still awaiting court dates after being nabbed in a Dalton Police Department prostitution sting dubbed “Dear John.”Police Spokesman Chris McDonald said the eight were

By Chris LehouritesThe Associated PressBERLIN — Spain looks ready to lose its title of perennial underachiever in the World Cup.The Spaniards routed Ukraine 4-0 Wednesday in Group H, getting two goals from David Villa and one spectacular

By Beth RuckerThe Associated Press NASHVILLE — Real estate holdings and investments earned Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bob Corker between $3 million and $20 million to supplement $40,324 he earned as mayor of Chattanooga part of last

By The Associated PressSaudi Arabia 2, Tunisia 2 MUNICH, Germany — With a sudden burst, Saudi Arabia was on the verge of erasing recent World Cup embarrassment. Then Tunisia spoiled the Saudi’s celebrations in the final seconds

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer Father’s Day is just around the corner. If your dad is a Braves fan, wouldn’t he appreciate a tomahawk to take to this weekend’s sold-out showdown with the Boston Red Sox? Doesn’t he

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer Waycrazy’s Bar-B-Que — the official restaurant — is way long gone from Soddy-Daisy. But the barbecue lives on, in the form of sandwiches at least. Janet Waycaster, a Soddy-Daisy resident,

Pros at Bessie Smith Strut share secrets of perfect barbecue By Anne P. BralyFood EditorWant to barbecue like the pros? We hit the street — namely M.L. King Boulevard — on Monday to get tips from the masters preparing barbecue for the

By Ian BerryStaff Writer The candidates for Hamilton County Commission District 2 have different views on economic development in the region and on the future of Enterprise South.Richard Casavant, the Republican incumbent, said the county should

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer It was just a random coincidence that the day I visited Nahla Hassan Kurdistani was the day that news broke of the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. We were originally supposed to meet the day before, but I had

Occupation: Retired after being employed as an iron worker in Dayton, Ohio, Phoenix, Ariz., Dallas, Texas and Miami, Fla. Prior to that, in the Marines and served in World War II and the Korean War. Education: Eighth grade at Hixson Junior

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer “My mom is a from-scratch cook, and when I was growing up, it looked too hard, so I really didn’t start cooking until I was out on my own,” said Dana Jones. Now the young mother does love

By Katy Mena Community News Writer Erica Gravitt is not your average high school graduate. Bright and brilliant, she was the valedictorian of the Sequoyah High School class of 2006, the first ever valedictorian to be specific. Jumping from high

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Shawnee and Rick Ward moved into a new home in Soddy-Daisy just a few months ago and are loving the privacy offered by their location at the very end of their subdivision. The house backs up to several

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Soddy-Daisy resident Bobbie Alexander said she has been cooking all her life. “Growing up in a family with six children, we all had to help,” she said. Today Mrs. Alexander and her husband,

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer Despite all the hype, there really is very little crime on the North Shore. Captain Jeannie Snyder of the Chattanooga Police Department told the North Chattanooga Council of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer With the boom of new restaurants opening just across the river, North Chattanooga residents have been wondering if they would ever get one on this side of the bridges. The wait is over. Foodworks Riverside (no

OCCUPATION: CPA with Johnson, Murphey and Wright. EDUCATION: MTSU. FAMILY: Wife, Lisa; twin daughters Lauren and Lindsay, 18; and son Sam, 12. PETS: A dog, Allie. MOST FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza. LEAST FAVORITE FOOD: Coconut. FAVORITE COLOR:

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer Signal Mountain Town Council member Robert White will not build a Planned Unit Development on his property in Old Towne. Instead, he is going to build a regular subdivision. At an informational meeting last

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Lynn Cooper was the daughter of a Navy pilot and thus, lived all over the country, from California to Texas and up and down the east coast, as well as Morocco when she was growing up. She said she learned

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer After 32 years as a schoolteacher, Ruth French needed something to fill her retired days. Instead of taking care of children, she decided she would take care of pets. Mrs. French had always owned a dog or a cat

By Katie WardCommunity News Writer Loftis Middle School’s Cougars golf team was successful this season, especially on the boys’ team. “The boys golf team was undefeated during the regular season,” coach Nina Coppinger

By Katie WardCommunity News Writer Soddy-Daisy workers recently removed directional signs put up by Remax Properties of Hixson which created a stir at the recent Soddy-Daisy Commission meeting on June 1. “I want to discuss the lead-in signs

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Bill and Chris Prigmore began to garden seriously in their North River home several years ago. “We decided to stop traveling and work on our yard,” Mrs. Prigmore said. The couple had Marty

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By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Nancy and Tuffy Oakes built their home in Hixson 28 years ago and have loved living in their neighborhood and raising their three sons, Andy, Will and Lucas, there. “We love the convenience and the

By Anne Braly and Karen Nazor HillStaff Writers CROWD CONTROLQuestion: Should the audience be banned from dancing in front of Riverbend stages to prevent blocking the view of people who brought lawn chairs? Karen Nazor Hill: Never! I know

M. Trevor Higgins On the Scene Full-time Riverbenders must enter the festival with the dual mind-set of both Led Zeppelin and a Kenyan marathon runner. To attend every night you must have both stamina and rock-star swagger.But Zep never played 365

A goal by Kaka held up for a 1-0 win for World Cup favorite Brazil against Croatia in Group F play today. Brazil will play again Sunday against Australia, which beat Japan 3-1 on Monday. Croatia plays Japan on Sunday. In Group G matches Tuesday,

Filed by Nikole Dugger I think I figured out how to pass the Faith and Family Night test at Riverbend: Q: Are you a Christian?A: Yes. Q: Do you have any unsaved friends?A: No. Earlier this evening, Kimberly Alshekhli and her daughter Sabriah,

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins I don’t think my feet could take another day of 5 stages and roasting pavement, but somebody was looking out for Faith and Family Night and the weather cooled off and the crowd gave everyone room to breath. It was

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins I don’t think my feet could take another day of 5 stages and roasting pavement, but somebody was looking out for Faith and Family Night and the weather cooled off and the crowd gave everyone room to breath. It was

By Herman WangStaff Writer A request by the Office of Multicultural Affairs for a $450,000 diversity and discrimination study met with skepticism from some Chattanooga City Council members today. Jacqueline Strong Moss, the office’s

By Barry CourterAssociate Features EditorWhile tens of thousands of Hank Williams Jr. fans stood shoulder-to-shoulder in front of the Coca-Cola Stage Friday night, hundreds more took up refuge backstage on the barge holding the stage. There, they

A Chattanooga man was shot and killed this afternoon inside a truck he was driving through the Wheeler Homes housing development, according to police. The man’s family identified the victim as Adrian Patton, 26, of East Lake. He was

By Angie HerringtonStaff WriterThe Tennessee Board of Regents plans to study the feasibility of charging students who take more than 12 credit hours in a semester by the credit hour instead of a flat tuition rate, an official said today.Dr. Bob

Filed by Anne BralyA couple of weeks ago my daughter and I headed up to Lexington, Va., where she’ll be working on a physics grant for the summer at her college, Washington and Lee. I always enjoy driving up through the Valley of Virginia.

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By Christina CookeStaff WriterSeveral citizens’ groups are working to establish a driver education program in Hamilton County Schools, but they keep running up against one problem: a lack of money.The group, made up of parents, business

By Randall HigginsCleveland Bureau CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Under an ordinance that the Cleveland City Council initially approved Monday, the city would create a five-member Wreck Board to oversee how tow truck companies are called when Cleveland

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Filed by M. Trevor HigginsJimbo Mathus knows a lot of people. After sitting in with Duwayne Burnside last night, he brought up Chattanooga’s own John Wesley Myers to plays keys for his entire set at Miller Plaza. Myers knows Mathus from the

By Herman WangStaff WriterChattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield’s fiscal year 2007 budget will include a 3 percent raise for all city employees and could mean the end of curbside recycling.The $160 million budget includes no tax increase for the

By Nikole DuggerStaff WriterFaith and family converged at Riverbend Tuesday night as Christian groups FFH and Audio Adrenaline rocked the fifth installment of the nine-day event.The crowd clapped as FFH started its set with “Fly Away”

By Mike O’NealStaff WriteThis year’s Riverbend Festival continued the Monday night tradition of inviting everybody to a free, downtown block party.The Bessie Smith Strut transforms M.L. King Boulevard into that party place with

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsJimbo Mathus knows a lot of people. After sitting in with Duwayne Burnside last night, he brought up Chattanooga’s own John Wesley Myers to plays keys for his entire set at Miller Plaza. Myers knows Mathus from the

By Mike O’NealStaff WriterThe Bessie Smith Strut is the Riverbend Festival’s one free event — no admission pins are required and no sponsors buy naming rights to a stage.It trumpets Chattanooga’s claim to fame as being the

By M. Trevor HigginsStaff WriterJojo Garza is happy to talk about the music of his band, Los Lonely Boys. There is plenty of good music news to talk about for the three brothers — Jojo on bass, Henry on guitar, Ringo on drums — that

By The Associated PressAt Kaiserslautern, GermanyAustralia 0 3 — 3Japan 1 0 — 1 First half—1, Japan, Nakamura 1, 26th minute.Second half—2, Australia, Cahill 1, 84th. 3, Australia, Cahill 2, 89th. 4, Australia, Aloisi 3,

Chattanooga Christian School announced today that Barry Loyal of Montgomery, Ala., will be the school’s first football coach. A CCS sixth-grade team competed last through a YMCA program, and the school plans to field a middle school team this

Pros at Bessie Smith Strut share secrets of perfect barbecue By Anne P. BralyFood EditorWant to barbecue like the pros? We hit the street — namely M.L. King Boulevard — on Monday to get tips from the masters preparing barbecue for the

Hamilton County Commissioner Curtis Adams, who is a candidate for re-election in District 8 as a Republican Aug. 3, talks with the editorial board of the Times Free Press on Monday, June 12, 2006 CurtisAdamsEdboard.mp3 (43.8 MB)

By Ginny LaRoeStaff Writer A Chattanooga man intended to kill himself when he climbed to the top of the railing on the Walnut Street Bridge and fell about 50 feet to his death Sunday, police said today. Ajay Mohan, 26, landed on the rocks that

By Ronald BlumAP Sports Writer GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Four years ago, the U.S. team woke up Americans to soccer with its surprise success in the World Cup. This time, it opened with a thud. Routed 3-0 by the Czech Republic on Monday

By Michael DavisStaff WriterFormer Chattanooga police officer Anthony Chatman told the Hamilton County Election Commission on Monday that there is no signed order from a judge who ruled that he should not be on the recent ballot for the

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By Clint CooperStaff WriterAudio Adrenaline, still at the top of its game among Christian rockers, will hit Chattanooga tonight as it continues to write the final chapter in a 15-year career.The band, which announced in January that 2006 would be

By Ian BerryStaff WriterCurtis Adams and John Bailes offered differing views on education Monday, with Mr. Adams touting his past support of education and Mr. Bailes saying District 8 can’t wait another four years for change.Mr. Adams, the

By Michael DavisStaff WriterU.S. Senate hopefuls Bob Corker and Harold Ford Jr. both navigated the crowds of the Bessie Smith on Strut Monday evening, shaking hands and seeking votes for the upcoming race.The Corker and Ford campaigns were among

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Filed by Gentry Estes Since anyone who tuned in today realizes those inflated U.S. World Cup hopes are all but extinct, perhaps it would be more constructive to focus on the positives of the 3-0 loss to the Czech Republic.Um, hold on ... still

By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer Lawyers today selected eight men and four women to hear a civil case in federal court of a Chattanooga man accusing Chattanooga police officer Michael Wenger of brutality during a December 2003 arrest. The lawsuit,

By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer Chief U.S District Court Judge Curtis Collier today scheduled a Feb. 5, 2007, trial for an Atlanta man accused of kidnapping an Atlanta restaurant owner and killing him in Collegedale. Federal prosecutors are seeking

By Emily BerryStaff Writer A Circuit Court judge has ruled against former Erlanger hospital CEO Dennis Pettigrew, denying a request for summary judgment in the former executive’s lawsuit against the hospital. In a lawsuit filed in 2003, Mr.

By Michael DavisStaff WriterFormer Chattanooga police officer Anthony Chatman told the Hamilton County Election Commission this morning that there is no signed order from a judge who ruled that he should not be on the recent ballot for the

By Clint CooperStaff WriterYou’ve made it down to the riverfront and spread your blanket on the perfect spot. You are stoked to see the Allman Brothers and the fireworks.The only problem? You’ve got four hours to wait.This year,

By Ian BerryStaff Writer The two candidates for Hamilton County Commission District 8 displayed differences in their views on education during separate meetings with the Times Free Press editorial board today. Curtis Adams, the current

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Filed by M. Trevor Higgins The only thing more stiff than Kenny Rogers face was his stage presence. Oh, he was quite witty in between songs, but the moved his shirt more than his feet moved him across the stage.I quickly bounced to the Bud Light

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins The only thing more stiff than Kenny Rogers face was his stage presence. Oh, he was quite witty in between songs, but the moved his shirt more than his feet moved him across the stage.I quickly bounced to the Bud Light

Filed by Donnie Jenkins Today in the column and podcast, we discuss how to get the most out of our tech dollars. Specifically we explore choosing between buying new or used equipment from computers to digital cameras, etc. We each have basic

John Bailes, who is the Democratic candidate for District 8 of the Hamilton County Commission in the Aug. 3 election, meets with the editorial board of the Times Free Press on Monday, June 12, 2006 JohnBailesEdboard.mp3 (43.8 MB)

By Mike O’NealStaff WriterIt was no gamble for Riverbend Festival promoters to book Kenny Rogers as a headline act. It was a sure thing. Sue and Jim Welborn, of Ooltewah, were among those who came early Sunday to relax in the nearly sold-out

Filed by Trevor Higgins Corky Laing’s drum kit was in trouble early. The drummer for classic rockers Mountain kept knocking his hi-hats off the riser during a raucous performance. At the end of “Mississippi Queen” Laing

Filed by Brett Clark I met Ray Tidwell on a daily assignment, but I had been doing research on temporary work visas that allow workers to come to the United States for a few weeks or months at a time. I wanted to find a farm owner who used this

Filed by Mike O’NealNot everyone at Riverbend 2006 on Sunday came to see Kenny Rogers perform with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera or any of the side stage acts.For them, Sunday was a dry run of what was to come in days

By Karen Nazor HillStaff WriterWalter “Wolfman” Washington, blues guitarist and a lifelong resident of New Orleans, was at home with his wife, Barbara Gillmor, when Hurricane Katrina hit last August.The two survived the disaster, and

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsRiverbend has both kinds of music tonight: Country and western. The UnumProvident is all Western music tonight. I spoke with Juni Fisher, who plays at 8 p.m., earlier today. Dressed in turqouise cowboy boots, polished

By Anne P. BralyFood EditorWhere there’s smoke, there’s barbecue during the Bessie Smith Strut. Ben Suggs, owner of Big Ben’s Barbecue at the corner of Houston Street and M.L. King Boulevard, is one of several vendors who’ll

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins No, it’s not Michael McDonald night again. It’s country and western and culture night at Riverbend tonight. Kenny Rogers is taking the stage with the CSO. Over at the UnumProvident, which is actually the

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins No, it’s not Michael McDonald night again. It’s country and western and culture night at Riverbend tonight. Kenny Rogers is taking the stage with the CSO. Over at the UnumProvident, which is actually the

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsRiverbend has both kinds of music tonight: Country and western. The UnumProvident is all Western music tonight. I spoke with Juni Fisher, who plays at 8 p.m., earlier today. Dressed in turqouise cowboy boots, polished

Staff ReportOne man died as the result of a high-speed chase Friday night in McMinn County, Tenn., according to Tennessee Highway Patrol dispatchers.James Eric Benson, 26, of Athens, Tenn., and another motorcyclist were seen committing several

Filed by Trevor Higgins Corky Laing’s drum kit was in trouble early. The drummer for classic rockers Mountain kept knocking his hi-hats off the riser during a raucous performance. At the end of “Mississippi Queen” Laing

Filed by Mike O’NealA Riverbend admission pin not only offers opportunities to hear wonderful music, it is a license to people watch.Street musician David Coe, a Nashville-based fiddler who has played with Michael Martin Murphy, said this was

Staff ReportA contract worker helping prepare the Bonnaroo Festival venue died when he fell from a truck Sunday, according to Tennessee Highway Patrol dispatchers.Trooper Charlie Harris said the incident occurred when Hillario S. Suarez, 27, of

By Cliff HightowerStaff WriterDAYTON, Tenn. — Campaign signs are popping up along roadways as local elections heat up, but some political observers say they are not sure if signs actually affect local races.“The contribution of those

Filed by Gentry Estes A few thoughts from the couch on World Cup opening weekend: — Argentina is really good. Against one of the most dangerous opponents in the field, Argentina held off Ivory Coast 2-1 to dodge a trendy upset pick and leap

By Mike O’NealStaff WriterMusical royalty graced the Coca-Cola Stage on Saturday night as Angie Stone, a queen of gospel soul, and the group Jagged Edge, kings of hip-hop, headlined the second night of Riverbend 2006.Maria Collier, along with

Filed by Trevor HigginsThough only on day two of nine, Riverbend already feels late in the week. The crowd tonight is significantly smaller than last night. It could be the heat, or a hangover from Hank Jr.’s friends getting a little too

Filed by Trevor HigginsThough only on day two of nine, Riverbend already feels late in the week. The crowd tonight is significantly smaller than last night. It could be the heat, or a hangover from Hank Jr.’s friends getting a little too

By M. Trevor HigginsStaff WriterA pin gets you into Riverbend, but upgrades are available for Star Seating, blanket seating or Club Riverbend. The best view of the festival, however, may belong to the residents of River Pier Landing.Residences at

By Jan GallettaStaff WriterKenny Rogers opened McKenzie Arena (then called the Roundhouse) in 1982 and last played in Chattanooga just two years ago but will likely draw a larger crowd tonight when the headliner takes the Coca-Cola Stage at 9:30

By Gentry EstesStaff WriterIt’s a good thing Clint Dempsey doesn’t care about fame. If he did, he might have to wear a sign in public.It could read: Rookie of the year in Major League Soccer; leading role in national television

Filed by Brett Clark I met Ray Tidwell on a daily assignment, but I had been doing research on temporary work visas that allow workers to come to the United States for a few weeks or months at a time. I wanted to find a farm owner who used this

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsSam Bush didn't show up to play with The Waybacks, but a boat load of other people did. The AmSouth Bank Stage was more packed than I ever saw it last year. Sam did, however, put on a scorching show with his band. He

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsSam Bush didn't show up to play with The Waybacks, but a boat load of other people did. The AmSouth Bank Stage was more packed than I ever saw it last year. Sam did, however, put on a scorching show with his band. He

By Mike O’NealStaff WriterRiverbend 2006 got off to a roaring start Friday night with a crowd cheering as Hank Williams Jr. stepped into the Coca-Cola Stage spotlight Friday night about 10:15 p.m. to sing “Women I’ve Never

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsLots of diversity at the ’Bend site today, onstage anyway. While headliners Jagged Edge and Angie Stone do their modern R&B thing, Suzy Bogguss will be singing her country-tinged tunes at AmSouth Stage and

By Mike O’NealStaff WriterMusical royalty graced the Coca-Cola Stage on Saturday night as Angie Stone, a queen of gospel soul, and the group Jagged Edge, kings of hip-hop, headlined the second night of Riverbend 2006.Audience members fanned

Staff ReportChattanooga police are investigating a crash that killed a man on Interstate 75 near Hamilton Place today, according to Sgt. Tom Layne.A pickup truck was traveling north on I-75 when for an unknown reason the vehicle left the roadway,

Staff ReportA man was charged Saturday afternoon with shooting an acquaintance once in the head Friday morning, according to officials with the Chattanooga Police Department.A witness told investigators that Devon King had been at the

CHRIS ALBRIGHTAge: 27Position: DefenderClub: L.A. Galaxy (MLS)Scouting report: Albright was named to the U.S. team as the first alternate in place of Frankie Heyduk, who discovered a torn ligament in his knee a day after the squad was named. A

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsKid Rock brought the people out to open Riverbend last year, but Hank Williams Jr. is bringing the fans. This is undoubtably a pro-Hank crowd, not just folks out to see show.Hank’s influence is inescapable. Three

By Mike O’NealStaff WriterHank Williams Jr. brought a massive crowd to Ross’s Landing as the headline act for Riverbend 2006.“We try to come to the festival every year,”said David Harris of Chickamauga, Ga. “I want to

Filed by Mike O’NealHeat was a constant topic of conversation among the first day Riverbend Festival crowd, as people sought shade, cold drinks and fans.But not everyone came to the festival by choice, they came to work.Among the coolest jobs

By Matt AndersonStaff WriterDALTON, Ga. — The Whitfield County Perdue campaign is gearing up for the November election with a kickoff meeting at the Dalton Depot restaurant today.The meeting begins at 10 a.m., and attendees will elect 23

Filed by M. Trevor HigginsKid Rock brought the people out to open Riverbend last year, but Hank Williams Jr. is bringing the fans. This is undoubtably a pro-Hank crowd, not just folks out to see show.Hank’s influence is inescapable. Three

Filed by Steve Barrett Plenty of tennis fans, me included, are awed by Spaniard Rafael Nadal’s win streak on clay courts. It’s 59 consecutive matches at this writing — the most for any man in tennis history — and I for one

By Clint CooperStaff WriterShortly after Child Evangelism Fellowship of Chattanooga erected its first booth at the Riverbend Festival, it was threatened with expulsion by a lawyer if it didn’t add a disclaimer as big as its sign.The

By Randall HigginsCleveland Bureau CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The site of the American Uniform Company plant here goes on the auction block in one week. Today potential buyers of the equipment inside and the real estate could preview the items and

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By Yolanda PutmanStaff Writer Motivational speaker Dr. Sandy McKenzie told a convention of businesswomen today that in most professions about 50 percent of the battle to be successful is won not by a person’s skill but by their

By Mike PareStaff Writer Cell tower company executives said today in Chattanooga the wireless industry is expected to maintain strong growth prospects into the foreseeable future. “More and more communication is migrating to

Filed by Nikole Dugger Bocephus in the Scenic City? Michael J. Fox’s birthday? World Cup kicks off? Must be June 9th. Correctly answering two questions in the entirety of this week’s news review is unacceptable. How did your

By Ginny LaRoeStaff WriterMembers of the Chattanooga Police Departments fugitive unit are looking for a Chattanooga man wanted in connection with an early morning shooting.Devon King, 27, will be charged with attempted first-degree murder and

By Emily BerryStaff WriterFormer Erlanger hospital CEO Dennis Pettigrew is disputing hospital officials’ claims that he is guilty of malfeasance while at Erlanger.A circuit court judge has ordered that oral arguments take place Monday over

By Herman WangStaff Writer Members of the Service Employees International Union Local 205 and the International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 673 are planning to protest Tuesday a proposed city of Chattanooga plan to change its payroll

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterChattanooga attorney Hank Hill, a candidate for a Hamilton County General Sessions Court judgeship, was charged by Signal Mountain police this week with violating that town’s speeding and open container laws.Signal

Filed by Steve Barrett An auxiliary benefit of living in the United States is that is easy to ignore soccer, a pancreas-liquefying sport treasured by billions in the rest of the world.Still, I couldn’t help but notice that FIFA, the world

By Ian BerryStaff WriterHamilton County Commissioner Greg Beck said the county should consider taking over the vehicle emissions testing program here once the current contract runs out in 2011.The program is run by Envirotest, a private company

By Tom GriscomPublisher and Executive EditorRiverbend means more at the Chattanooga Times Free Press than a multiday festival of music on the waterfront.The beginning of the festival last year marked a change in the approach to the Internet by the

By Stuart CondieThe Associated PressPlenty of goals, no major security issues and a win for the hosts — the World Cup got off to a feel-good start Friday.Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 in the tournament opener while Ecuador beat Poland 2-0 in

By Barry CourterAssociate Features EditorFans of contemporary soul music will get a double helping from tonight’s Riverbend headliners, Angie Stone and Jagged Edge.“Jagged Edge has been called the kings of hip-hop soul,” said

By ROSE FRENCHAssociated Press Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An 18-year-old lawsuit brought by a coalition of small schools in Tennessee that forced lawmakers to create a new education funding formula fairer to counties with smaller tax bases

International showcase tackling racism for FIFABy Nancy Armour The Associated Press BERLIN — U.S. midfielder DaMarcus Beasley has heard the ugly words, vicious taunts screamed by fans in Holland simply because he is black. Cameroon’s

By a vote of 61 to 33, viewers at tfponline.com said that the Riverbend Festival and Bonnaroo should not have overlapping dates. The poll was conducted from June 7-9. Riverbend continues in Chattanooga through June 17. Bonnaroo begins June 16 in

By Nikole DuggerStaff WriterIf the melodic sound of a Dixie Chicks song fills the air at a stop light, chances are the car next to you is not listening to the radio. Regardless, the Texas-trio’s latest release “Taking the Long

By Ginny LaRoeStaff WriterCriminals know no boundaries, but police do, and they say working across jurisdictions with the more than one dozen law enforcement entities in Hamilton County is essential to keeping the peace.“Bad guys really

Filed by Gentry Estes A cold beer. Warm cheese dip. Nachos, a recliner and a grin. I’ve been waiting four years for this. The 2006 World Cup opened today as host Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 in the first of 63 matches in the coming month.

Your vehicle has all kinds of safeguards in the event you become involved in an accident, from seatbelts and airbags to rollover protection and energy-absorbing structures that divert the shock of impact around the passenger compartment and not

If the new Acura RDX has a lesson up its sleeve, it’s that just because it looks like a sport-utility vehicle doesn’t mean it can’t act a little more sporty when it has to. Good thing. The kid driving a tricked-out Mazda RX-7

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Waitresses watch out, Hank Junior’s in town, and, if I were a betting man, I’d bet that folks will be going crazy. I’ll see how rowdy Bocephus gets, but if you need some fresh air check out The Waybacks

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins The podcast portion of our Riverbend super-preview is up. We’ve got music from Bud Light Stage performers The Orange Julians, a few guesses at guest appearances and why this Riverbend is more relevant than years

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Waitresses watch out, Hank Junior’s in town, and, if I were a betting man, I’d bet that folks will be going crazy. I’ll see how rowdy Bocephus gets, but if you need some fresh air check out The Waybacks

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Filed by M. Trevor Higgins The podcast portion of our Riverbend super-preview is up. We’ve got music from Bud Light Stage performers The Orange Julians, a few guesses at guest appearances and why this Riverbend is more relevant than years

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By Anne P. BralyFood EditorThe Krystal Cruiser will roll into Riverbend tonight, and it will be the first time in six years that the famous little burgers will be served at the festival, according to Krystal franchise marketing director Alan

By M. Trevor HigginsStaff WriterDuring a short break in touring, Tea Leaf Green headed to a house on the shores of Lake Michigan and didn’t start cooking breakfast until 1 p.m. each day. “We’re relaxing,” bass player Ben

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By Ian BerryStaff Writer Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Beck said today that the county should take over the vehicle emissions testing program once the current contract runs out in 2011. Doing so would give the county flexibility to adjust how

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterA jury of eight women and four men deliberated about three hours today before finding that child rape and murder defendant Nicholas Todd Hilt was sane and guilty of the January 2003, beating death of his

Filed by Gentry EstesAirplanes for most national teams arrived in Germany for the 2006 World Cup to a heartwarming welcome of cheers, flags and fanfare.The U.S. team was greeted by stern-faced men toting sub-machine guns.Due to concerns over

By Karina GonzalezStaff Writer The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga announced a health initiative today aimed at combating obesity among black women throughout the city. “Chattanooga has shown an increase in obesity, and the target

By Edward Lee PittsWashington Bureau Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue joined a bipartisan group of governors at the White House today to highlight to President Bush how the line item veto power has helped state leaders show fiscal discipline. “Our

By Emily BerryStaff WriterA majority of Chattanooga area residents polled in an April survey reported being in excellent or very good health, but one in five lacked health insurance sometime in the last year, according to a report issued today by

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterJurors in Hamilton County Criminal Court laid their eyes on murder and child rape defendant Nicholas Todd Hilt for the first time today after all the evidence had been presented and lawyers concluded closing arguments.He

By Jason M. ReynoldsStaff WriterMore than a dozen local companies each year bet that a large riverside party is big business by putting their money and time into supporting the event.?A large crowd makes Riverbend viable for a company?s marketing

By Woody BairdAssociated Press WriterMEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former state senator who was caught on videotape taking a stack of money from an FBI informant was convicted today of extortion.Roscoe Dixon, a Memphis Democrat, was among five current

By Susan PierceStaff WriterOne of the city’s most popular show bands of the 1970s has reunited for a performance at Riverbend on Saturday at 8 p.m. on the Bud Light Stage.In their heyday, they were known as Jimmy Tawater and the Grease Ball

ADMISSION PINSRiverbend pins allow entry every day the festival is centered on the riverfront. Children 10 and younger are admitted free with an adult. Pins are available at Favorite Markets and at the festival gates for $37 each. One-day

HANK WILLIAMS JR.TodayAll Hank breaks loose on the riverfront tonight! Since Hank Williams Jr. made his Opry debut at age 11, he?s had more than 15 albums go gold or platinum. He is one of country music?s most popular ? and controversial ?

The Associated Press Grammy-winning trumpeter Phil Driscoll, who shifted from pop music to gospel, was convicted today on federal charges that he used his Christian music ministry in a tax-cheating scheme. AP reported that a jury found Driscoll,

By Patrick QuinnAssociated Press WriterBAGHDAD, Iraq — Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the al-Qaida leader in Iraq who waged a bloody campaign of suicide bombings and beheadings of hostages, has been killed in a precision airstrike, U.S. and Iraqi

By Gentry EstesStaff WriterMost of the world knows Eddie Johnson’s sport as football. But the next anointed star for the United States national team has no problem calling it soccer.“I actually quit soccer for a year to play

By Anne P. BralyStaff WriterAre you ready for some music? When Hank Williams Jr. hits the stage at Riverbend tonight, Duane Shannon, program director at WOGT-FM 107.9 “The Duke,” predicts he will take the city by storm.“It’s

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins If you’re headed to Riverbend for nine days you can hang out for one more, no? Start things off right with Ballroom Dancing at Midtown. They’re playing Nightfall later this summer so now is a good time to

Filed by Michael Davis Bernie Miller repeated one word today to describe a method to pass the county’s emissions test — proven. Dr. Miller, a local pastor who is running for the Hamilton County Commission, shared the technique during

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By Michael DavisStaff Writer The Rev. Bernie Miller, who is running for the Hamilton County Commission’s District 5 seat, said Wednesday that he would like to see the consolidation of some Chattanooga and county services. “I’m

By Ian BerryStaff Writer Riverbend fans are being encouraged to forgo the long search for a parking space in favor of a pleasant bike ride along the Tennessee Riverwalk. Officials are setting up a “valet service” near the Walnut

By Cliff HightowerStaff WriterSPRING CITY, Tenn. — Tennessee Valley Authority officials held a drill here today based on a fictional scenario of a nuclear reactor leak that releases radiation at the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant.Officials said

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By Susan PierceStaff WriterCrew members of Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions Inc. taped “day-in-the-life” footage on Monday and Tuesday at Camp Adahi in Walker County, Ga., Linda Rath, chief executive officer of the Moccasin Bend

By Herman Wang and Lee PittsStaff WritersSeveral state representatives held a news conference to urge the Tennessee Supreme Court to reject an ACLU challenge on the constitutionality of the marriage amendment and let it go before a voter

By Herman WangStaff WriterHamilton County Mayor Claude Ramsey today unveiled a $533 million budget for fiscal year 2007 that includes no tax increases and no fee increases.Most agencies are at the same funding level as last year, he told the

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterA defense lawyer began presenting witnesses in Hamilton County Criminal Court today in the murder and child rape case against Nicholas Todd Hilt.Mr. Hilt, 27, is accused of brutally raping and beating his

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By Michael DavisStaff WriterThe Rev. Bernie Miller, who is running for Hamilton County Commission District 5, said today that he would like to see the consolidation of some city and county services.“I’m not in favor of a metro

Filed by Steve Barrett I’ve said it before. I’ll say it again: Fiction is still stranger than truth, by a country mile.Here is a partial synopsis of a recent episode of “Passions,” as reported in the Times Free Press’

By Andy SherNashville BureauGov. Phil Bredesen told Chattanooga supporters this morning he believes the county is on the verge of major economic growth.“I actually think that Chattanooga and Hamilton County are poised for explosive

By Ronnie MooreStaff Writer RINGGOLD, Ga. — The barbecue dinners and speeches from the back of a pickup are becoming more frequent as the political season ramps up in North Georgia. Old-time politics still is the norm for local offices,

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By Laurie KellmanAssociated Press WriterWASHINGTON — The Senate today rejected a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, dealing a defeat to President Bush and Republicans who hope to use the measure to energize conservative voters on

Filed by Erin Kenner Three weeks ago, we received a phone call from “The Oprah Winfrey Show” regarding our camp programs and facilities. The show’s producer was looking for Girl Scout camps in our area to film for a series of

By Andy SherNashville Bureau Having lost Hamilton County in two previous statewide bids, Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen and his supporters hope the third attempt is different as he runs for re-election this year. “I hope to do well

By Andy SherNashville BureauPINEY FLATS, Tenn. — Starting with more than $4 million in campaign cash on hand, Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen kicked off his 2006 re-election bid Tuesday by embarking on a four-day, barnstorm tour of the

By Michael DavisStaff Writer Some Hamilton County voters cast ballots in the wrong precincts during the May 2 county primary election, but election officials said the errors did not affect the outcome of any race.County Election Administrator Bud

By Andy SherStaff Writer ATHENS, Tenn. — Gov. Phil Bredesen said Tuesday that although Tennessee already has a law banning same-sex marriages, he expects to vote in favor of a proposed state constitutional amendment scheduled to go on the

Former Hamilton County Commissioner William Cotton is scheduled this week to become the second Tennessee Waltz defendant to begin serving prison time on federal extortion charges.

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer “I come from a long line of good cooks,” said Diane Mizell, who, in addition to being exposed to good cooking at home, was a home economics major in college. She admitted that today she likes

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer It will be six years in July since Kitty Stone moved into her home in Summertown, a neighborhood with which she was familiar since she spent summers there as a child. “I was staying at Glen Mary (her

OCCUPATION: Do-it-all man at Pario’s Restaurant. EDUCATION: Notre Dame High School. FAMILY: Mom and Dad, Margaret and Dino Maounis, and brothers Chris and Demetri. PETS: Two dogs, Spice and Jersey. MOST FAVORITE FOOD:

OCCUPATION: Owner of Signal Mountain Plumbing. EDUCATION: Undergraduate degree from University of Miami and two master’s degrees. FAMILY: Wife, Suzette; daughters, Gina and Priscilla; three grandchildren. PETS: A Jack Russell terrier and a

By Katy MenaCommunity News Writer The whereabouts of Smith Cemetery are unknown to most Hixson residents. Ask almost anyone, and receive nothing but a blank stare in return. A local burial ground for centuries, Smith Cemetery has met the fate of

By Katy MenaCommunity News Writer Bright School Headmaster O.J. Morgan is of the opinion that the classroom can be an oppressive place. A bold statement coming from such a prominent figure in the elementary school world, but Mr. Morgan has a plan

OCCUPATION: Owner of Ron’s Pig Out. EDUCATION: Soddy-Daisy High School. FAMILY: Wife, Sheryl; two stepchildren; two grandchildren. PETS: A dog, Scraffy. MOST FAVORITE FOOD: Ribs. LEAST FAVORITE FOOD: Indian food. FAVORITE COLOR:

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Ann Brown may not cook as much as she did when she was raising her four children, but today she still cooks for her church and friends, earning her raves from those lucky enough to eat her creations. On

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Joyce Pickett and her husband, Jimmy, love to entertain. They regularly host large gatherings of family and friends at their home. “We have a big 4th of July party every year and also one at

By M. Trevor Higgins Staff Writer Store owners may want heavy foot traffic, but Riverbend Festival-sized footprints mean adjustments for event organizers and crossed fingers for owners of new eateries on the riverfront."Riverbend is a great

Filed by Anne Braly It’s been quite some time since I’ve gone through a drive-through line at a fast food restaurant, but I took the chance at a Hixson restaurant recently. And I couldn’t have made a worse mistake. What is it

By Yolanda PutmanStaff WriterChattanooga Parks and Recreation and the city of Chattanooga's Faith Based Initiative are among organizations teaming up with New Emmanuel Baptist Church to bring the founder of Outreach to America's Youth, Inc.,

By Angie Herrington Staff WriterCampus police can determine to what extent local law enforcement plays in violent crime investigations, according to a recent Tennessee attorney general opinion.Sen. Tim Burchett, R-Knoxville, requested the opinion

By Ward GossettAssistant Sports EditorChattanooga has two more professional baseball players. Ooltewah's Kyler Burke and Baylor's Wes Hodges were the 35th and 69th players selected in the first day of the Major League draft.Burke, a left-handed

By Ian BerryStaff WriterCurrent Hamilton County inmates who have spent at least 180 days in jail have cost taxpayers $2.5 million, according to numbers released by the county on today.County Mayor Claude Ramsey told members of the county’s

By Ian BerryStaff WriterHamilton County officials are busy putting the final touches on the proposed 2006-07 fiscal year budget this afternoon.County Mayor Claude Ramsey will present the budget to the County Commission Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the

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By M. Trevor HigginsStaff WriterTelevision talk show hostess Oprah Winfrey spent the night in Chattanooga last night at the Sheraton Read House, General Manager Peter Tzianhanas confirmed today. She left around 11:30 this morning along with a large

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By Randall HigginsCleveland BureauCLEVELAND, Tenn. — Bradley County commissioners have been asked to consider setting aside some property tax revenues in a fund so the county doesn’t have to borrow for future school projects.But some

By Katy MenaCommunity News Writer Signal Mountain Christian School might just be the most intimate educational institution in the city, perhaps even in the United States. Okay, in the world. Strictly a primary school until recently, SMCS added a

By Cari GervinCommunity News WriterEric Almlie is on the phone trying to find a specific part for a sailboat. “Yes, we’re a new customer. Yes, this is Sale Creek Marina,” he says, and then catches himself. “That’s

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer Every hair salon has its devotees who swear by their stylists, and LuLu’s is no different. Owner Jeanie Brakebill has one client who has been coming to her for 20 years since she was in beauty school;

By Ginny LaRoeStaff WriterChattanooga police said that while providing security at the annual Riverbend Festival drains the department's manpower, public safety does not suffer during the nine-day event.The Chattanooga Police Department spent

By Cari GervinCommunity News Writer Developers are no longer welcome at the table after members of the Signal Mountain Planning Commission voted to not allow developer participation in the upcoming zoning review meeting. The Town Council asked

By Mark JonesCommunity News Managing Editor At its first monthly meeting, the newly-established Mountain Business Association rolled out plans to add member value while benefiting the Signal Mountain community with two cooperative efforts in the

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Cam and Joe Busch moved into an almost new house in an established North Chattanooga neighborhood three years ago and have made the home a showplace for their wonderful collection of art. Mrs. Busch is

By Katie WardCommunity News Writer Chattanooga State recently awarded Andrea Rowell, of Red Bank, with a Nursing Excellence Award. She graduated in May from the nursing program, but the same day she received her pinning, she was diagnosed with

Occupation: Retired from Chevron. Operated a refinery making products such as gasoline for the use of consumers. Education: Graduate of Asheville High School in Asheville, N.C. and served in the Navy 4 years. Family: Two sons, Matthew and

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer The 2006 Tennessee Valley Daylily society show will be held at Northgate Mall Sunday, June 11. Hours for the event are 1 to 5:30 p.m. and admission is free. At noon a plant sale will be conducted, and

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News WriterNancy and John Pikciunas live on the lake in Soddy-Daisy in a contemporary home with wonderful views of the main channel of the Tennessee River. The house was designed by architect Pat Neuhoff so that the

staff report Memorial North Park Hospital introduced a new program earlier this year which features the artwork of local students. “We believe art, especially children’s artwork, can be healing for our patients, visitors and

By Katy MenaCommunity News Writer Looking for the perfect vacation this June, something different and a little bit challenging? The beach is overdone, Europe’s too crowded, and Disneyworld’s nothing but an overpriced playground.

By Katie Ward Community News Writer Ganns Middle Valley Elementary’s Parent Teacher Association recently accepted a check for $2,000 from Tennessee Valley Authority. The PTA has held several fund-raisers this year and rallied for support to

Murder charges have been brought against two brothers accused with ambushing and killing a Roane County deputy sheriff and a friend riding in his patrol car on May 11, according to 9th Judicial District Attorney J. Scott McCluen.Rocky Joe Houston,

Ooltewah senior Kyler Burke was selected by the San Diego Padres with the 35th pick of the Major League Baseball first-year players draft.Burke, who led the area with 20 homers to help the Owls to the Spring Fling, is in Arizona for a high school

Gov. Phil Bredesen said today he is naming Gary R. Wade of Sevierville, Tenn., to the Tennessee Supreme Court.Judge Wade is now serving as presiding judge of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. He fills one of two vacancies created by the

By Andy SherNashville BureauPINEY FLATS, Tenn. — Backed by more than $4 million in campaign cash and the power of incumbency, Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen today officially kicked off his 2006 re-election bid with a four-day, barnstorm tour

By Cari GervinCommunity News WriterJay Simpson wants to make it clear that he is not in the bumper sticker business. He sells decals, mainly for industrial use. Still, to the untrained eye, the rows and rows of decals stacked in his warehouse on

By Karin GlendenningCommunity News Writer Carol and Ferber Tracy?s kitchen in their North Chattanooga home is designed for two cooks, since the couple likes to cook together. A long, narrow island stretches down the middle of the room providing

Chattanooga State honors its retirees Thirteen faculty and staff members have been honored by Chattanooga State Technical Community College on the occasion of their retirements.A news release said retiring faculty and staff personnel for 2005-2006

By Gentry EstesStaff Writer KNOXVILLE — Tennessee backup quarterback Jim Bob Cooter will miss at least the 2006 season opener after being arrested early Saturday morning and charged with driving under the influence. The arrest was made by

By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer Lawyers today selected six men and eight women to hear the case against a Chattanooga man accused of raping and beating to death his girlfriend’s 5-year-old son. Nicholas Todd Hilt, 27, is charged with

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By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer Hamilton County officials said they will consider whether to reinstate a pretrial release program that would place some non-violent offenders on house arrest while awaiting trial. County Mayor Claude Ramsey said he

Filed by Steve Barrett Funniest headline I’ve seen in quite a while: “Lookouts feast on Biscuits.” No, it wasn’t the buffet at Wally’s. The Chattanooga team had beaten the minor league team from Montgomery, Ala.,

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By M. Trevor HigginsStaff WriterStore owners may want heavy foot traffic, but Riverbend Festival-sized footprints mean adjustments for event organizers and crossed fingers for owners of new eateries on the riverfront."Riverbend is a great event for

By Andy SherNashville BureauNASHVILLE — Campaign officials with Republican U.S. Senate candidates Van Hilleary and Ed Bryant demanded Monday that GOP rival Bob Corker cease airing campaign ads about cracking down on illegal immigration.The

By Toni LocyAssociated Press Writer WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today limited the use of civil anti-racketeering laws by companies seeking damages for allegedly illegal acts by their competitors. In two separate cases, the high court

Contributed Photo Five Orange Grove Center nurses recently passed the Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association certification. The addition of these five nurses to the state roster brings Tennessee’s number of DDNA-certified nurses to

Filed by Donnie Jenkins Today in the podcast and column I'm discussing the continuing need to take care online and elsewhere in your security choices. We take too much for granted quite often, and sometimes we can pay a huge price for our

By Andy SherNashville BureauNASHVILLE — Walking alongside a wire fence marking the U.S.-Mexican border, Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Bob Corker vows in his latest television ad to get tough on the problems of illegal immigration."There are

The Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY — Arizona came back to eliminate the Tennessee Lady Vols 6-0 in the Women's College World Series tonight after UT won the first game 1-0 to force the elimination game.Arizona will play Northwestern in a

Staff ReportA husband and wife died Saturday afternoon when their car crashed into a tree in Murray County north of Eton, Ga., according to Georgia State Patrol dispatchers.The crash involving a 2006 Nissan Altima occurred about 5:45 p.m. on Red

By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer Former Hamilton County Commissioner William Cotton is scheduled this week to become the second Tennessee Waltz defendant to begin serving prison time on federal extortion charges. Mr. Cotton, 58, is scheduled to

By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer Dustin Hartman is a 13-year-old student prodigy. While most kids his age are preparing to begin high school, Dustin is about to graduate both high school and Chattanooga State, but his latest endeavor is to help

By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer Heroes. That was the word on many people’s lips today at the Warrior Citizen Homecoming Ceremony honoring the 844th Engineer Combat Battalion, an Army reserve unit based here. “You are all heroes, and I

By Errin HainesThe Associated Press DECATUR, Ga. — Two months after a scuffle between a Capitol Hill police officer and Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, it is unclear whether her actions may hurt or help her shot at re-election this

Staff Report OKLAHOMA CITY — Freshman third baseman Jennifer Griffin belted a two-run home run in the ninth inning to lift the University of Tennessee over Arizona State 3-1 in an elimination game tonight in the Women’s College World

By Tom GriscomPublisher and Executive Editor Money is considered the lifeblood of politics. For the contenders in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, two are about to find out whether that adage holds true. One challenger in the race,

Staff Report A workman was rescued by firefighters using techniques usually employed during cave and urban search operations, according to Chattanooga Fire Department spokesman Bruce Garner. The victim accidentally fell about 15 feet into a

By Ian BerryStaff WriterAfter initially refusing the invitation, U.S. Senate candidate Bob Corker has agreed to appear with his opponents on a conservative Nashville radio show.“Bob Corker has indicated he does want to participate in a

Filed by Lindsey Young With the lack of up-and-coming talent in the stock car ranks, NASCAR owners are looking elsewhere to bring in new talent. With that in mind, who would be the top open-wheel drivers who could make such a transition?Forget

By Ian BerryStaff WriterBob Corker’s campaign released poll numbers Friday his representatives say show the former Chattanooga mayor is pulling ahead of his opponents in the U.S. Senate Republican primary.The numbers showed Mr. Corker in the

Filed by Nikole Dugger It's muggy. It's Friday. Monday fails to qualify as a holiday. Morale may have registered more highly 168 hours ago, but we'll all just have to soldier on into the weekend, nonetheless. At least, it's free doughnut day!

By Stephen HargisAssistant Sports Editor Robert Akins has resigned as both president and head football coach at Boyd-Buchanan School. Akins was hired as president of the school in 1995 and one year later took over the high school football

By Ben BentonStaff Writer DUNLAP, Tenn. — The first day of court is being held today at the new $6.6 million Sequatchie County Justice Center, according to court officials. General Sessions Court proceedings will be the first court action

By Ian BerryStaff Writer Bob Corker’s U.S. Senate campaign released poll numbers today his representatives say shows he has jumped out to a sizable lead over his two Republican opponents. The poll of 600 likely Republican voters, conducted

By Cliff HightowerStaff Writer DAYTON, Tenn. — Rhea County Budget Committee members stalled Thursday on finalizing next year’s budget after it was found the school system would need about $80,000 for six additional buses. “We

By Ashley RowlandStaff Writer State and local officials say they’re ready in case another influx of hurricane evacuees comes to Tennessee this year. “We have some know-how that we didn’t have before of how to get the job

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterThe wife and sister of former Tri-State Crematory operator Ray Brent Marsh pleaded not guilty today in Walker County Superior Court to charges that they made false statements of death certificates.Clara Marsh and Rhames

By Kelli GauthierStaff WriterMCMINNVILLE, Tenn. — Tina and Bruce Ventura can think of no better way to spend their vacation than slogging through the mud, dragging steel beams down steep inclines and helping to build a 30-foot steel gate

By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer General Sessions Court Judge Bob Moon today bound charges of statutory rape and sexual battery by an authority figure against a local pastor to a Hamilton County grand jury. According to testimony at a preliminary

By Brian LazenbyStaff WriterA Chattanooga man pleaded guilty in Hamilton County Criminal Court today to murdering his wife, infant son and step-daughter.Tony Harold Pope, 37, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in exchange for

Filed by Steve Barrett I was trying to fall asleep when I heard an incessant scratching from the adjoining bathroom. “Shut up, Maxi,” I advised the cat, who makes great sport of many species of bugs. The scratch-scratch-scratch,

By Ian BerryStaff WriterBob Corker has agreed to participate in a forum hosted by a conservative Nashville radio host.He initially refused to participate with his opponents in the Republican primary, Ed Bryant and Van Hilleary. Mr. Corker’s

Filed by M. Trevor Higgins Actress is back down to a four-piece, and showed they’ve still got serious chops at Midtown last night. If you missed this show, you can catch them at Club Fathom on Wednesday opening for Anberlin. Hot off the

By Christina CookeStaff Writer The 30 people at the Greenways and Trails Healthy Challenges workshop today agreed that green space increases both a community’s health level and economic well-being. In honor of National Trails Day, city

By Rose FrenchAssociated Press WriterNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dell Inc. announced today it will add up to 1,000 jobs in Tennessee as it expands customer service operations.Dell already has a technical support call center, sales operations and a

By Nikole DuggerStaff WriterFriends recommended the Scenic City as a destination of interest for Wade and Charlene Beavers while traveling from Rochester, Minn., to Orlando, Fla., for family vacation.Having spent the day visiting Ruby Falls,

By Rose FrenchAssociated Press WriterNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A “major announcement” Dell Computer Inc. is scheduled to make today about its Tennessee operations will involve additional jobs, a government official familiar with the

The Associated PressRhea County jurors today acquitted a man charged in a fishing tournament boating death after the prosecution and defense used computer-animated evidence paid for by the victim’s father.Charles N. Kilpatrick was found not

Officer Snyder sits tucked behind a row of maple trees, next to an old cemetery with a dozen gray, faded tombstones. The trees camouflage the white Ford Crown Victoria, which sits there, quietly idling. His black radar ?gun? is jammed between the

Although the 'S' in the Boxster S name stands for Sport, it could just as easily stand for sleek, sensational, satisfying, simply amazing . . . or all of the above. It?s a car that commands respect and attention and rewards you with pure driving

Citizens Tri-County Bank, based in Dunlap, Tenn., has agreed to buy First National Bank in Tullahoma.The proposed acquisition, the sixth by Citizens since 1984, will expand the Dunlap-based bank into a sixth Tennessee county and boost

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