Hixson News

Douglas is using this opportunity to increase awareness about prematurity, raise money for the Children's Hospital at Erlanger NICU department, collect "wish list" items for the Ronald McDonald House and give people the opportunity to donate blood in the Blood Assurance Mobile.

The Chattanooga Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud of what we have accomplished in our region as well as across the globe.

As a resident and church member in District 3 , I am excited to see Marty Haynes in the race for public office.

Can the problem of gangs increasing their influence in the suburbs be linked with a federal education program designed to help inner city kids? Some people, including a Hamilton County Commissioner, said yes, No Child Left Behind is a reason why gangs are migrating to the suburbs like Hixson.

I recently came across a 1966 Howard High School yearbook. School annuals are good artifacts of Chattanooga area history because of the photographs and advertisements.

Candidates have until Friday at noon to submit applications, and the County Commission plans to make the choice in early March after private interviews.

City Parks and Recreation officials said Tuesday a new contract will be worked out for the pro at the city's elite tennis facility, the Champions Club.

Pictured from left, Jenny Bullard, GPS Middle School English Teacher; Erin Creal, executive director, Chattanooga Room in the Inn; Mimi Vance, GPS student and essay winner; and Mary Beth Conklin, owner, Learning Express Toys.

District 3 County Commissioner Mitch McClure told the Pachyderm Club on Monday that he supports the nine commissioners having $100,000 each per year for discretionary spending.

P.M. Pediatrics, a night time pediatrician office open 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m., now displays local artist Lydia Reynolds' hand paintings at their Hamilton Place office on 7446 Hamilton Office Park, Suite 103.

The North River Civic Center will showcase items that pertain to Hixson history.

Cornelius Smith has been arrested in connection with an incident Nov. 18 in which police said he stole all of his former girlfriend's under garments as well as her TV and DVD player.

"It was a good opportunity to kind of test the waters with a satellite location, which is something I had been thinking about for several years," owner John Sweet said.

"Why the Silence" will be the topic for Dr. Dennis Flaugher's Communion message Sunday, Feb, 5, at 9 and 11 a. m. at Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road.

Defense witnesses will continue testifying on Tuesday morning in the case in which Jamaul Herman in charged with first-degree murder in the July 4, 2010, slaying of Jerome Timmons.

Rep. Gerald McCormick said the Legislature may take action this session to give physicians more say-so at Erlanger Hospital.

A woman testified in General Sessions Court that her boyfriend refused to come to her aid while she was being raped in the backseat of his Ford Explorer by another man.

A steel service center specializing in cut pieces, Southern Tool Steel has promoted Kathy McClung to accounts receivable assistant manager.

Souper Bowl Sunday will be at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 North Moore Road on Sunday, following the 11 a.m. worship service.

Traditional Class - Philippi Baptist Church, 2325 Old Harrison Pike, Cleveland, Tn.. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, Feb.