Gentry, William Walter “Bud”, Jr. – The Chattanoogan

William Walter “Bud” Gentry, Jr., 93,  passed away peacefully at his home in Eufaula, Al., on Sept. 18, after watching football on Saturday and having his customary scotch with his wife Darrellyn before bed.   By all accounts, Bud was a loyal, trusted and loved friend, husband, father and grandfather. He successfully ran Gentry Steel with …

Youths, 14 And 15, Take Vehicle In Downtown Entertainment District Carjacking; They Are Arrested After Pursuit And Wreck – The Chattanoogan

Chattanooga Police said youths ages 14 and 15 took a vehicle in a carjacking in the downtown entertainment district. Officers sent out an alert and the vehicle was soon spotted. There was a short pursuit and then a crash. The driver was injured in the wreck and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Both …

PHOTOS: Hixson Football Hosts Soddy Daisy – The Chattanoogan

General Sessions Court Judge Lila Statom, after hearing proof at a preliminary hearing, has kept a $500,000 bond for a motorcyclist who wrecked and left his dead girlfriend at the scene. Judge Statom again said that there must be a hearing before Neil Peter Meyer makes bond. Kristie Leigh Hudson, 36, died in the wreck …

Candidate Q&A: We Queried the Three Candidates for Cathedral City’s District 4 City Council Seat on Measure K, a Possible Recession and More – Coachella Valley Independent

When Col. Henry Washington did the first survey of Colorado Desert land in 1855, according to local folklore, he stood high on the east side of a water wash, gazed at the landscape around him, and commented that the rock formations resembled a European cathedral. The name Cathedral Canyon stuck. Some 70 years later, four …

OB Rag Ballot Recommendations – OB Rag

This list of ballot recommendations mainly encompasses races within the City of San Diego, a few County-wide but does not include most of the school board races nor all the state-wide candidates or measures. These recommendations were compiled after studying a number of other progressive and Democratic Party sources. OB Rag Recommendations: City of San …

Earl Freudenberg: How Rocky Top Got Its Start In Chattanooga Over 50 Years Ago – The Chattanoogan

2022 is the 50th anniversary of the University of Tennessee “Pride of the Southland Band” performing “Rocky Top.” Just how the Vols started using “Rocky Top” is very interesting to say the least. It all started in Chattanooga. Wikipedia says “Rocky Top” was first used by The UT band during half time of the UT-Alabama …

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly Announces New Hires – The Chattanoogan

Mayor Tim Kelly’s administration on Friday announced the appointment of three new deputies to help lead key city projects and priorities in the areas of community development, human resources, and public health.  Don Walker is joining the City as Deputy Administrator for Community Development, Daniel Harrigan will serve as the new Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer, …

48-Year East Ridge McDonald's Employee Is Suprised With A Big Check – The Chattanoogan

Restaurant operators may be having trouble finding work nowadays, but managers of the McDonald’s on Ringgold Road can’t keep Ginny Rogers away.   She’s been on duty at the East Ridge McDonald’s for almost 48 years, and is not planning on retiring any time soon.   Rob Goodwin and Steven Overby, owners of 19 restaurants, …

Judge Statom Keeps $500000 Bond In Case In Which Motorcyclist Fled Scene Of Wreck Where His Girlfriend Died – The Chattanoogan

General Sessions Court Judge Lila Statom, after hearing proof at a preliminary hearing, has kept a $500,000 bond for a motorcyclist who wrecked and left his dead girlfriend at the scene. Judge Statom again said that there must be a hearing before Neil Peter Meyer makes bond. Kristie Leigh Hudson, 36, died in the wreck …

Police Blotter: Woman Says She Was Overcharged For Energy Drinks; Man Asks Store Employee For A Hug, But It Was More Affectionate Than He Wanted – The Chattanoogan

A woman told she bought 4 NAS energy drinks at the Circle K on Brainerd Road. She said she then received information saying her credit card was charged $54. The woman wanted this report to show to her credit card company to try and get a refund. * * * An employee at Enhabit Home Health, 6025 Lee …