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Local economy greatly influenced by whom voters pick as mayor

City hall in Chattanooga, the seat of municipal government. (Photo David Tulis) Our interest in the mayoral campaign in Chattanooga should not be understood as a rejection of our local economy and free-market ideal that tends to eschew politics — which is the argument about laws and ordinances prior to their being enacted. I’m giving […]

Common law marriage closer to biblical definition

A bride gets ready for her nuptials. (Photo Ginger Sumerlin Photography) We have the blind leading the blind too long in this country. It is past time that people wake up and see what is going on in their world. Case in point is the marriage license. Now for once, stop and think. What is […]

Other cities’ cops should watch Soddy-Daisy

As Tennessee high court ventures into letting the constitution be violated but with restrictions, Soddy-Daisy runs a roadblock on New Year’s eve that follows its guidelines. (Photo David Tulis) Soddy-Daisy runs roadblock by the court’s rules, making itself an example for other municipalities and even state government, whose highway patrol flouts the Supreme Court’s dictates […]

Fluoride outcry explodes in Hixson as water wars seep to city

Blitzing their appeal to online audiences, Liz Morris and Heath Marter  demand removal of fluoride from Hixson Utility District’s drinking water. (Photo David Tulis) Listening to fluoride grievances are, from left, Jeff Davis, a board member; Gregg Butler, general manager; and board member Rebecca Hunter. (Photo David Tulis) The board of a sleepy water district […]