Question To Weston Wamp - And Response (2)

Friday, August 03, 2012

Dear Mr. Weston Wamp, why have you not called Congressman Chuck Fleischmann after his winning the election?

A response is welcome, thank you.

Joe Blevins

Guild, Tn.

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That speaks volumes about his maturity and his professionalism.

Ronnie "Rock" Land

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Could be many reasons. Maybe the news reports got things wrong.

On the other hand, maybe the incredible pompousness and irony of playing "Eye of the Tiger" as Fleischmann took the stage with his wife and children after his victory left Mr. Wamp speechless.

Could be he's just sad about the representation the folks of the Third District now have. If that's the case, I'm with him there.

Herb Montgomery

June 16, 2013

White Marijuana Smokers Are Luckier - And Response (3)

June 14, 2013

The Dr. Carson I Met

It was the 60s... and lord help the kid who stood in front of the TV when Granny was watching her wrasslin', especially when Leapin' Larry Shane was about to whup one of his famous flying leg-scissors ... (click for more)

According to a new study by the American Civil Liberties Union, whites in Tennessee are arrested (and get criminal records) due to marijuana possession less than blacks. Blacks must ... (click for more)

I met Dr. Ben Carson in person during the 1990's when he was invited to Chattanooga and gave an inspirational speech at the downtown Trade Center. Very few, outside his Seventh Day Adventist ... (click for more)

Opinion

It was the 60s... and lord help the kid who stood in front of the TV when Granny was watching her wrasslin', especially when Leapin' Larry Shane was about to whup one of his famous flying leg-scissors on an opponent. Aunt Shirley would crank up the radio in her white convertible with red interior as she drove down Dayton Boulevard or Browntown Road, or whatever, whenever Wailin' ... (click for more)

White Marijuana Smokers Are Luckier - And Response (3)

According to a new study by the American Civil Liberties Union, whites in Tennessee are arrested (and get criminal records) due to marijuana possession less than blacks. Blacks must be puffing more weed, right? Nope. Both races use the drug at about 30 percent per year. So why in 2012 was the Hamilton County arrest rate over twice as high for blacks? It’s ... (click for more)

Breaking News

Police Say Women Fired Shots At Union Avenue House With 7 Children Inside

Police said several shots that were fired at a house on Union Avenue with several children inside came from a car occupied by three women. Clarissa M. Strickland, 30, of 722 Sylvan Dr., was charged with reckless endangerment and 10 counts of aggravated assault. Ms. Strickland has a lengthy criminal record involving assault, drug and traffic charges. In the incident on May ... (click for more)

Colby Knecht Replaced As President Of Hamilton County Young Democrats

One week after 21-year-old Colby David Knecht was hauled to jail for threatening Collegedale police officers, the would-be political activist has lost his position as president of Hamilton County Young Democrats. During an organizational meeting held Monday evening, Matthew Plott was selected as the club’s new president, according to longtime local Democratic ... (click for more)

Sports

Cleveland-Ringgold Swim Meet Rescheduled For Tuesday, June 25

CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Warmups had been completed and the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag had been said here at the Tinsley Park pool Monday evening Exhibition races for the younger kids were underway in the freestyle event when the first roar of thunder was heard. The pool was cleared and it wasn't long before the rain began to fall. A light rain at ... (click for more)

Signal Mountain Knocks Off Dalton In CASL Blue Division Showdown

The Signal Mountain Green Giants were just a little too strong for the visiting Dalton Dolphins Thursday night. The two teams, who are always battling for the number-one spot in the Chattanooga Area Swim League's Blue diviision, faced off on Signal Mountain with the Green Giants prevailing in a close one, 399-362. Another Blue division meet saw Stuart Heights beating ... (click for more)