A Soddy Daisy woman was charged with aggravated burglary and theft under $500 after police say 47-year-old Sharon Worley climbed into a side window in a house and stole items belonging to an elderly couple. The daughter of the couple, Christi Barbee, told police her parents had moved in with her, due to their health and that she was in the process of moving things from their ... (click for more)

A 20-year-old Cleveland man was charged with aggravated burglary after Howard James Meginley returned to his home on Mountain Creek Road and discovered the garage door had been kicked in. Mr. Meginley reported over $200,000 worth of collector coins, gold dinner ware, jewelry, and cash had been stolen. According to police, the inside of the home had been ransacked and all of ... (click for more)

With spring weather finally here, there are going to be more bicyclists on the roadways. So remember to pack your air horn and mace in case one of them tries to attack you.  But seriously, a bicyclist has little or no chance to walk away from a collision (or even a near-miss) with a car or truck.  Fortunately, we have laws designed to give bicyclists a fighting chance.  ... (click for more)

Taylor Smith’s 13 th birthday was last Thursday and a big celebration was held. Many hundreds sent gifts from every direction and, just like she really wanted, each was the exact same thing. Needless to say, her spirit soared, which was the whole idea to begin with anyway. Earlier this year, during the first week of January to be exact, Taylor Scout Smith, age 12 of Johnson ... (click for more)

The Chattanooga Mocs (29-3) won their 15th Southern Conference Tournament Championship 71-45 over Davidson (16-16). It was the 25th win in a row for the Mocs who punched their dance card for the 12th time in school history and sixth in the last nine years. Alex Black was sensational scoring a career-high 22 points to lead four Mocs in double figures. Taylor Hall added 12 ... (click for more)

Juniors Cameron Baltimore and Josie Cain made sure new Ooltewah softball coach Jon Massey got off to a good start. Baltimore threw a four-hitter, Cain was a defensive standout and had two of Ooltewah’s nine hits and the Lady Owls whipped visiting Rhea County, 7-1, Monday in a non-region softball season opener for both teams. “My good start felt good and I feel like this season ... (click for more)