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Trial Starts On Misdemeanor Charge In Wreck That Claimed Former LFO Valedictorian

  • 3/18/2024

A trial got underway on Monday in LaFayette, Ga., in the case in which a Roper plant employee is facing only a misdemeanor in the traffic death of the 2020 Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School valedictorian. Eden Muina died when her tiny 1978 Volkswagen Beetle collided with a Ford F150 just south of LaFayette. She was on her way to Berry College, where she had won a scholarship for environmental studies. John Maxwell of the Georgia SCRT said it was decided, after the accident reconstructors finished their probe, to charge the Ford truck driver with misdemeanor vehicular homicide in the second degree and failure to yield. Sgt. Andy Gideon of the Georgia Patrol said the accident ... (click for more)

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Giving new Loop at the Chattanooga Green a spin
Giving new Loop at the Chattanooga Green a spin

Lee University President Stepping Down After Completing 4-Year Term; Dr. Paul Conn To Return For A Year

  • 3/18/2024

Lee University president Dr. Mark Walker has notified the school’s board of directors that he will not seek a second four-year term, but will conclude his presidency on May 5. Dr. Walker announced his decision to the Lee faculty and staff in a meeting Monday afternoon at Pangle Hall on campus. “My wife Udella and I have enjoyed our four ... (click for more)

Attorney Says "Butt Naked" Neighbor Broke In Through Window, Came Up Stairs After Him

  • 3/18/2024

An attorney said a "butt naked" neighbor broke through a window of his house and came up a staircase after him. General Sessions Court Judge Larry Ables bound charges to the Grand Jury against 40-year-old Glendon Callan and ordered her to stay away from her property that is next to that of attorney Chris Jones. Ms. Callan is charged ... (click for more)

Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 3/19/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: AWOLOWO, APRIL 105 EUCLID STREET ATHENS, 373030000 Age at Arrest: 36 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff THEFT OVER $1000 BARNETT, PRINTICE JAMES 1614 W 55TH ST CHATTANOOGA, 37409 Age at Arrest: 36 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff EVADING ARREST POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE RECKLESS DRIVING TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS VIOLATION DRIVING ON REVOKED, SUSPENDED OR CANCELLED LICENSE BENJAMIN, TYMONDD ... more

Silverdale Thumps Error-Prone Soddy Daisy
  • 3/18/2024

Monday afternoon just wasn’t a good day to be at Soddy Daisy’s Clifford Kirk Stadium to watch a high school softball game, especially if you’re a member of the Soddy Daisy team. First of all, it was windy and cold. Add to that fact that the Lady Trojans made an uncharacteristic six errors and you can only imagine just how miserable an experience it was for those young ladies. So, you shouldn’t be surprised to know that the Silverdale Lady Seahawks prevailed easily, winning 15-3 in ... more

#2-Seed Vols Take On St. Peter's In NCAA Opener
  • 3/18/2024

For the 26th time in program history, including the sixth in a row, the University of Tennessee men's basketball team will compete in the NCAA Tournament. Fifth-ranked Tennessee (24-8, 14-4 SEC) earned the second seed in the Midwest region, as revealed Sunday night on the NCAA Selection Show, live on CBS. The Volunteers will begin play Thursday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., versus No. 15-seeded St. Peter's (19-13, 12-8 MAAC) in the Round of 64. In the lone prior meeting ... more

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