Future of Chattanooga as a city-state; but first, let it become own county, Crockett says
Chattanooga in the city-states futureWhat are the major trends that bode well for Chattanooga being richer, freer and more independent? Dave Crockett lassos prospect. A major hitch, getting the general assembly to pass a bill letting big cities become counties. Posted by NoogaRadio 92.7 FM – AM 1240 on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 What are […]
‘Where learning happens alongside family life’ — city educational newsletter goes digital
Several homeschool families gather in a field in Bakewell, Tenn., near Soddy-Daisy, to watch the eclipse Aug. 21, the “totality” of which cut a line on the map between Chattanooga and Soddy-Daisy. Two of the families are local, but one came as a lark from Maryland to see firsthand the mysterious intersection of planetary bodies. […]
50% tax cut would spur sharp improvements in county schools
This graphic from the 2016 CAFR shows where the county’s money comes from. It is possible to empathize with Hamilton County Commissioners who are being asked to consider a tax increase of F$100 million to pay for the state factory school system in the Chattanooga area. The reason one might sympathize with board members is […]
Judge frees Gaddy as city accepts engineer report giving house 100% grade
Stephen Greer, city attorney, fought to obtain access to private property though no criminal warrant has been filed in a 2 1/2-year-old fight against two elderly homeowners instituted by Dunlap, Tenn., mayor Dwain Land outside regular legal process. (Photo David Tulis) Carol Gaddy was freed Friday from jail after having served 14 days on a contempt […]
Gaddy demands relief, cites lawless process at hearing
Engineer Barry Fields of Crossville, Tenn., gives the Gaddy house a 100 percent grade. But the document is unlikely to satisfy demands from a judge that Dunlap city officials be allowed to search the house for unknown reasons. Carol Gaddy of Dunlap today makes an appearance in Sequatchie County circuit court in her petition to […]
Hixson Utility District under fire for injecting industrial waste into water supplies
Heath Marter, with his girlfriend Liz Morris, of Chattanooga is a vocal opponent of fluoride and is renewing his efforts to get the Hixson Utility District board to consider the dangers of fluoroide upon unsuspecting customers. (Photo Facebook) Hixson Utility District injects industrial waste product into water for the benefit of a tiny segment of its customers […]
Churches should create own courts, offer justice
The Christian church, with God’s grace and God’s law generously granted it, is the natural repository of godly wisdom and justice. Why not, then, consider the creating of church courts to handle disputes among Christians, and others, as well? The authority is 1 Corinthians 6:1 ff. “Dare any of you, having a matter against another, […]
Feisty woman ‘1st political prisoner in Dunlap’
Carol Gaddy, holds an MIA flag given her by June Griffin of Dayton, Tenn. Next to Mrs. Griffin is Ruth Ann Wilson of Dayton. Partly visible is Jennifer Edmonds, a mom of six from Dayton. Mrs. Gaddy has just been released from two days in jail in November 2016 on a finding of contempt. (Photo […]
Gaddy stabs back at writhing Sequatchie judicial python
Kelly Gaddy, right, gives an interview to David Tulis prior to helping his jailed mother, Carol, file a petition for writ of habeas corpus in Sequatchie County, Tenn., in a case of abuse of process against an innocent homeowner. (Photo Noogaradio.com) Carol Gaddy has filed a petition asking a judge to review the continuing abuse […]
All education is selective, not comprehensive
Strong support for Tennessee’s defeated marriage interposition bill came from Rev. Matt Trewhella, a man rich in children and author of the book The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrate. (Photo Matt Trewhella) I spend much time out on university campuses preaching. I often have some of my children with me when I do so. The […]