Chattanooga: Frizzell gets 8 years in prison for traffic death
The strange odyssey of Steven Tyler Frizzell, who was unable to escape the spotlight after being caught buying beer while out on bond on a charge of vehicular homicide, ended Monday when he pleaded guilty to causing the death of a man and severely injuring his wife and her friend during a drunken driving crash.
January 6, 2009
Chattanooga: Rain forces flood watch
Pack your umbrella today. Heck, pack your galoshes, raincoat and any other water-repellent gear.
January 6, 2009
Chattanooga: Not all on council seek travel cost repay
City Council members spent nearly $8,300 on out-of-county and local travel in 2008, but several council members say expenses could be higher because some chose not to turn in expenditures.
January 6, 2009
Collegedale OKs animal ordinance
Animal owners in Collegedale beware: Letting your dog bark or run loose in the neighborhood could result in fines up to $500, thanks to an animal control ordinance passed by the City Commission on Monday night.
January 6, 2009
Hamilton County: School system offers teachers updated buyout proposal
Trying to lure additional would-be retirees, public school officials made slight changes to a proposed buyout plan before presenting it Monday to eligible employees.
January 6, 2009
Tennessee: Ash spill a 'wake-up call'
The collapse of a fly ash mound at one of TVA’s biggest power plants underscores the need for better regulatory oversight of coal residues, U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said Monday.
January 6, 2009
Tennessee: Meth lab numbers rise
Police and drug task forces in Tennessee reported a rise in methamphetamine seizures across the state in 2008.
January 6, 2009
Chattanooga: Clerk’s office provides marriage records online
For engaged couples, concerns about their soon-to-be-spouse’s credit history, divorces and diseases can cloud the beauty of weddings.
January 6, 2009
Tennessee: Switch gives local TV stations more competition, potential viewers
The coming digital television switch could give Chattanooga television stations a larger audience as their broadcasts travel farther into North Georgia and East Tennessee.
January 6, 2009
Rhea County man charged in mother’s death
A Rhea County man is in jail here after being charged with criminal homicide in connection with the death of his mother.
January 6, 2009
Georgia: Military call-ups sometimes interfere with careers
Shawn Denney has managed to live a double life for a few decades now, but he has finally reached his breaking point.
January 6, 2009
Tennessee: Race to succeed Wamp could get crowded
The GOP primary in Tennessee’s 3rd Congressional District could get pretty crowded next year if the current occupant of the seat, U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., holds to current plans to run for governor.
January 6, 2009
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Tennessee: Wamp running for governor; Berke weighing race
Tennessee’s 2010 governor’s race kicked into high gear Monday with U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., declaring he will run for the Republican nomination while Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam plans to announce his intentions during a statewide tour that begins today.
January 6, 2009
Cleveland doctor, police officer arraigned on drug charges.
Dr. James W. Sego and Officer Nathan Thomas faced charges in Bradley County Criminal Court on Monday.
January 6, 2009
