Manning, Gravitt win East Ridge Council seats
Incumbent Denny Manning and Marc Gravitt have won East Ridge's two available council seats in a hotly contested race.
Precinct shifts cause confusion in the greater Chattanooga area
On the issues: Where area candidates stand on key issues in the 2012 election
Rising gang activity in Hamilton County reported
Shuttered public housing developments and growing trends in suburban poverty have set the stage for a rise in gang activity outside Chattanooga's urban core, Hamilton County commissioners were told Thursday.
Gangs migrating to county, Hamilton County Commission told
The Chattanooga Gang Task Force told the Hamilton County Commission today that the city's gang problem has begun migrating into the more suburban areas of the county.
Red Bank settles 2 suits; 3 remain
The city is still battling three lawsuits filed by current or former police department personnel.
Chattanooga and Tennessee region feels Sandy’s impact
The Red Cross is seeking donations, which can be made at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767)
Chattanooga Whiskey makers call on Hamilton County
Chattanooga Whiskey Co. plans to make its case for liquor distillation in Hamilton County to county commissioners on Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m.
East Ridge Facebook use attracts criticism
The East Ridge Facebook page typically is updated multiple times a day and covers a wide array of topics, including events at Camp Jordan Park, photos of well-kept yards and businesses, and animals needing to be adopted at the local shelter. Other recent posts have drawn more controversy:
Hamilton County courthouse misses stalwart tree (with video)
As the spectacle of autumn colors continues to unfold across Hamilton County, one tree is missing.
Bates boys’ body temps reached 109, 103 degrees
Children's bodies are not equipped to deal with high heat, especially if they are in an enclosed space. Elevated body temperatures can cause parts of the brain to shut down, triggering a "cascading effect." Once a child is unconcious, the unregulated systems in their body begin to shut down. The hotter the temperature is outside, the more children are at risk for hyperthermia - though it does not have to be extremely hot for children to be at risk in confined spaces.