Frank Strovel, a radio DJ in Campbell County, today interviewed Fourth District Congressman Lincoln Davis (D-Pall Mall) about the latter’s reelection campaign. Rep. Davis faces Republican Dr. Scott DesJarlais of South Pittsburg/Jasper, and independent candidates Paul Curtis of Winchester, James...
One of the state House races recently rated as “tossup” is in the 36th District (Campbell and Union Counties), where freshman Rep. Chad Faulkner lost in the GOP primary to Dennis Powers. Powers will face Democrat Keith Clotfelter in a...
It is hard for me to believe that we’ve been homeschooling now for over two years. This is our third year! Granted, the first year was never all the way complete and we kept working on that curriculum (and we...
Chattanooga Brewing Company on Frazier Avenue. By Jamion Williams.
Written by Jamion Williams.
After months of planning, a new brewery on Frazier Avenue is opening its doors to local residents today. Owners Jonathan Clark and Mark Marcum, who...
Earlier this week, I finally released my iTED application for Android OS devices. The iOS (iPhone, iPad, etc) version is still waiting for review with Apple’s app store. You can see more at www.ited.mobi.
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"*Everybody* in this town's got a conflict of interest." — Anon. RT @DWhisenhunt: Comm Boyd changed jobs recently http://tinyurl.com/2djtth9 #
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At 8:20 last night I officially became a Grandpa.
Behold!
Once again I was overwhelmed by the strength of a woman and this time it was my own daughter. I was so proud of her.
They did good!
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I love the internet and I love my front yard.
Without the internet, it's doubtful I would have learned that September 1st kicks off National Mushroom Month.
Which makes my surprise front yard discovery yesterday afternoon all the more delicious--
From a...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_gJHH1j2so&feature=player_embedded I interviewed HeeSun today on World Magazine's website: HeeSun Lee, a Korean-born poet and rapper, has opened the eyes of many people through her music, which connects the Gospel to real life. Raised in Staten Island, N.Y., HeeSun uses her gifts...
Let's blame it on my youngest son: now I'm compelled to watch a reality show I had no interest in until the little squirt asked, "Mom? Wanna watch 'America's Got Talent' with me?"
The Bambi eyes did me in.
That first night...
On Tuesday, the City Council authorized Mike McMahan, attorney for the city of Chattanooga, to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the mayor against the Hamilton County Election Commission in order to get greater clarity on the city's recall provision...
After nearly two weeks of controversy and confusion, the Hamilton County Board of Education voted to uphold a school board retirement payment that will guarantee thousands of dollars to outgoing school board members.
Earlier this month, the school board voted on...
A Hamilton County Circuit Court judge will determine the fate of a recall against Mayor Ron Littlefield, who filed a lawsuit to block the effort on Tuesday.
In Ron Littlefield v. Hamilton County Election Commission, Littlefield seeks to prevent election officials...
@PeterBMurphy It should be interesting indeed. Let us know if major news comes out of it. in reply to PeterBMurphy #
@jenciTN I get your point, but I am for an independent redistricting commission. Tired of gerrymandering. in reply to jenciTN...
and it is free! Be there at 5pm Nashville Time at the Hilton downtown for a night of it, Democrats!! We all love President Bill Clinton and Gov. Ned Ray McWherter, well they are coming out to...
My wife, Lisa, is pretty amazing. I think we all figured that out a while ago. But recently, she's made the move from amazing to super-mom. Traveling across hemispheres with two small children doesn't look easy. I wouldn't actually know because...
John Hawbaker Aug. 31, 2010, 5:52 p.m.
We're live at the Hamilton County Department of Education for a special meeting called to discuss and vote on a previously approved proposal to provide retirement payments for school board members.
Education editor Aaron...
Cindy Wang remembers her life before fashion. The GeorgiaTech sophomore was then 14 years old when she discoveredDior and Chanel runway shows on television. "When I gotback to my closet I was mortified." Following that epiphany,the self-described tomboy began modeling...
This story told by a former minister of the church who blew the whistle on murder and theft of land under guise of religion. "When God is on our side, we can commit any crime. We're absolved individually from that...
On Tennessee Insider, panelists discuss education in Hamilton County — school achievement, shortfalls and funding — before segueing into the local economy.
The panel includes Chris Anderson, Bobby Wood and Louis Lee.
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The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that the groups backing the recall won't have to disclose their financial interests until after a special election goes on the November ballot.
Via timesfreepress.com
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Any tweeps from up LaFollette way with the lowdown on why Rep. Chad Faulkner was primaried by and lost to Powers, holla. #tnhouse36 #GOP #fb #
@tim_knight just curiosity about why Powers was able to knock out an incumbent Rep., and...
and was nominated for 15 Emmy Awards. Temple is an autistic woman, who has been able to communicate what it is like to have autism. She has a Doctorate in Animal Science, and has developed humane ways...
Lately, my site has been crashing almost weekly. This morning, I couldn’t take it anymore, and was on the phone with my hosting service for about an hour. I’m trying a few fixes out of desperation.
Basically, all my posts...
In a statement, Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield pulls no punches on an effort to recall him.
From city hall:
Leadership carries with it responsibilities. Foremost among these is the responsibility of a leader to define a course that will produce a positive...
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