Apison News

Dr. John Mullins, veterinarian owner of the Animal Care Center of Ooltewah next to Ooltewah High School, will be attending the 2012 Integrated Medical, Public Health Preparedness and Response Training Summit May 23 through 25 in Nashville.

Mention the name East Brainerd these days and it conjures up visions of massive commercial activity, shopping, suburban affluence, fast food, and fine dining.

People across Alabama are remembering the horror of a deadly twister outbreak a year ago that left more than 250 people dead.

"One year ago today, a tornado touched down in Ringgold before entering Tennessee and devastating Apison and Cleveland.

Storm victims sift through the wreckage of a home along Clonts Road in Apison on April 27, 2011.