Local/Regional News

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich will hold a public rally in Dalton on Tuesday.

Chattanooga Airport's new general aviation terminal today became the world's first to obtain LEED platinum certification for leadership in energy and environmental design.

The city will take a further look at gangs in Chattanooga.

It soon could be easier for Hamilton County sheriff's deputies to catch speeders.

RINGGOLD, Ga. — Instead of going whole hog, Catoosa County Commissioners on Tuesday night decided to renovate the aging county courthouse complex in downtown Ringgold in two phases.

When Larry Steidle became the owner and operator of Blue Springs Marina 30 years ago, the docks had 60 homemade boat slips.

Federal support for public housing is dwindling, a reality people must face whether they like it or not, Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield told a group of Westside residents Tuesday.

NASHVILLE — The so-called "Don't say gay" bill, which bans teaching about issues related to homosexuality in grades K-8, was delayed in the House Education Committee on Tuesday.

RANGER, Ga. — When Susan Rhinehart heard the gunshots outside her home, she locked herself in the bathroom and dialed 911.

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Bradley County voters will decide in August whether to levy a wheel tax to fund capital school projects.

A Rainsville, Ala., man charged Tuesday in a 25-year-old rape case had been a candidate for public office.

SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — Major changes will be coming to the city government this fall after both Mayor Mike Killian and Vice Mayor Charles Reynolds recently announced they will not seek re-election in November.

NASHVILLE — Teachers and other education personnel could participate in student-led religious gatherings held on public school grounds under legislation approved Tuesday in the House Education Committee.

Discrimination still exists in Tennessee, it just looks different than it did 30 years ago, a state official says.