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Postal Service eliminates 87 collection points in Chattanooga

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008

On a recent Saturday, Kathy McManus, a librarian at the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library downtown, found herself in a bit of a tizzy.

Tennessee: Veteran imposter cases increase

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008

As more Iraq and Afghanistan veterans come home to public fanfare and government benefits, an increasing number of imposters have come out of the woodwork trying to get a piece of the action, federal officials say.

Chattanooga: New library teen center opens today

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

Even Assistant Director Eva Johnston will admit that the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library hasn’t always been the coolest place for teenagers to hang out.

Chattanooga: Hixson man charged with wearing military honors he didn’t earn

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

A Hixson man has been charged with unlawfully wearing military honors he hadn’t earned, according to a criminal information document on file in U.S. District Court. Court.

Tennessee: Veterans report tough on McCain

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

Despite the release this week of a report skewering Sen. John McCain’s voting record on veterans issues, the Republican presidential candidate — and former prisoner of war — maintains a solid base of support among local veterans.

Hamilton County: Marti Rutherford plans another District 6 run

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008

Former City Councilwoman Marti Rutherford may have resigned after a debate over her residency status last fall, but she says she has lived in her appointed district for more than a year and is running for the council again in March.

Athens-based National Guard unit put on alert

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008

An Athens, Tenn.-based National Guard unit has been alerted for possible deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan, according to a Guard spokesman.

Chattanooga: Rutherford to run again for City Council

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008

Former City Councilwoman Marti Rutherford, who resigned last fall after a residency dispute, says she plans to run for her old seat again.

Athens National Guard unit may deploy

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008

An Athens, Tenn.-based National Guard unit has been alerted for possible deployment to either Iraq or Afghanistan, according to a Guard spokesman.

Tennnessee faces continued budget crisis

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008

A sweeping $106 million emergency budget reduction announced Tuesday probably will not be the last sacrifice Tennessee’s public service agencies will have to make in these tough economic times, according to state Finance Commissioner Dave Goetz.