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By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer Hamilton County Criminal Court Judge Barry Steelman today refused to reduce the bond for a Chattanooga man accused of raping a 7-year-old boy. Napoleon White remains in the Hamilton County jail on a $200,000 bond for
By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer A Chattanooga man pleaded guilty in Hamilton County Criminal Court today to charges stemming from a shooting death in 2005. James Wells initially was charged with first-degree murder but he pled guilty to facilitation
Filed by Donnie Jenkiins This week I once again answer a few of your e-mail questions, as well as update you on a new DVD format that was just announced. In the podcast, I also get a little deeper into the competition vs. co-operation issue we
By Deb Riechmann Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — President Bush, seeking to avert a possible confirmation fight over a more partisan candidate, chose retired federal judge Michael B. Mukasey today to replace Attorney General Alberto
PDF: Notice of Dr. Pancake malpractice allegations By Kelli GauthierStaff Writer Local physician Dr. Bruce Pancake, who was found dead in his office early Sunday, was scheduled to appear Wednesday before the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Filed by Christina Cooke As soon as one student left LeAnn Welch's office at Howard School for Academics and Technology on Monday morning, another arrived. The college adviser said she talks to between 30 and 50 students every day about the
By Ben BentonStaff Writer DUNLAP, Tenn. -- Monday night's election in Sequatchie County of a new County Commission chairman also decided who will take the helm in January when the county executive's seat becomes vacant. Commissioners on Monday
A familiar voice in the press box mimics the chant from Florida fans before last Saturday's annihilation of Tennessee. "It's great ... to be ... a Florida hater," says David Pollack, laughing at his joke. Later, after Tim Tebow lofts a pass over
By David UchiyamaStaff Writer The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's golf team took two steps forward but not a giant leap in the last week. The Mocs held their ground against some of the tops teams in the country and proved they can be
By Matt WilsonStaff Writer When Charles Shaw put a sign in his yard Saturday that read "Marty Lives Here," he meant it as a humorous criticism of Chattanooga City Councilwoman Marti Rutherford. "How many addresses do you need?" he asked. "I
By Kelli GauthierStaff Writer Despite a criminal investigation that names Brian Travers as a person of interest in the death of a 22-year-old TV news reporter in Texas, members of the victim's family said they are sure the WRCB TV Channel 3
Curtis Adams - Download MP3- By Matt WilsonStaff Writer Former General Sessions Judge Richard Holcomb and retired attorney Leroy Phillips said Monday that Hamilton County commissioners contacted them regarding the position of
By Stephen HargisStaff Writer The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association ruled Friday that Tennessee Temple Academy violated two of its major rules three times. In a letter faxed to the school, TSSAA officials explained the findings from
By John Riddell Jr.Commentary If the topic of entrepreneurship or the call to pursue it are of interest to you, then you might want to mark down a couple of upcoming dates and reserve a seat at a couple of upcoming activities. First off, UTC
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Ted Rogers - Download MP3- By Mike O'NealStaff Writer Collegedale ended fiscal year 2007 with a budget shortfall of about $251,000, in line with officials predictions, according to Ted Rogers. "It was a rough budget to inherit,"
Tina Couch - Download MP3- By Clint CooperStaff Writer Cory is across the city, but every time Lynn Tilley looks down at her computer at Modern Industries she can see her 1-year-old son. Through her Hixson child-care provider, Best
By Brian LazenbyStaff Writer Hamilton County Criminal Court Judge Don Poole said today he will rule later what issues will be at the center of Paul William Ware's petition for a new trial. Mr. Ware, 38, was convicted in 1996 and sentenced to life
Ryan Karl - Download MP3- By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- Ryan Karl said he understands why Tennessee fans are so frustrated with the school's football program. Karl grew up in Franklin, Tenn. He cheered for the
By Cliff HightowerStaff Writer DAYTON, Tenn. -- Rhea County commissioners said Monday they are confused on whether they legally approved a 15 cent property tax increase during a special called meeting last week on the 2007-08 budget. Finance
By Beverly A. CarrollStaff Writer Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue recognized Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High as one of five high schools statewide to post increases on the college entrance exam. Gov. Perdue and Schools Superintendent Kathy Cox arrived in
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By Ryan HarrisStaff Writer The Walker County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an assault that occurred after a high school football game Friday. Two teenagers were assaulted at Ridgeland High School after the Ridgeland-Ringgold game,
By Wesley RuckerStaff Writer KNOXVILLE -- University of Tennessee men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl has filed for divorce, according to a university spokesperson. The spokesperson said the document was filed in Knox County, citing "irreconcilable
By Mike PareDeputy Business Editor The owner of Brach’s Confections is selling the business to U.S.-based Farley’s & Sathers for an undisclosed price, the companies said today. Both Brach’s and Farley’s & Sathers
By Herman WangWashington Bureau WASHINGTON -- As the Senate takes up Iraq war legislation this week, Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said he has not yet found a war policy bill to support among the hundreds of amendments to the Defense Authorization
The business licenses as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk for Sept. 10-14 follow: The Bennett Group Inc., 425 Soddy View Lane, Soddy-Daisy, 37379, Gene A. Bennett Blewett Paving & Sealcoat Inc., 4802B Delashmitt Road, Hixson, 37343,
Filed by Melody Cooley On Saturday, family members with the Dayton unit of the Tennessee National Guard's 1/181st Field Artillery Battalion met at Amigos restaurant in Dayton. The purpose of the gathering was to disperse $2,325 contributed by
The Associated Press KINGSTON, Tenn. -- A former prison nurse has pleaded guilty to killing a corrections officer while helping her inmate husband escape, and received a life sentence without possibility of parole. Jennifer Hyatte appeared at the
Property owners have until Friday to apply for a total of $12 million in federal tax breaks to be awarded this year for the construction or extensive renovation of commercial buildings in the Renewal Community zone. Those eligible include property
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Both my wife and I have angina. We see different doctors and take different medicines. Her doctor says heart disease in women is different from heart disease in men. I can't swallow that. A heart is a heart. I'd like to hear what
The Associated Press NASHVILLE — Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the team though 2011, according to a club official familiar with the negotiations. The official, who spoke on
By Cliff HightowerStaff Writer DAYTON, Tenn. — Rhea County commissioners voted twice on a property tax rate last week and now face confusion about whether they legally approved a 15-cent tax increase, officials said. County Commissioner
By Randall HigginsCleveland Bureau CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Bradley County inmates will receive health care from a Maryville firm while the county seeks a long-term contract for the service, county commissioners decided today. Commissioners voted
