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Local author discusses novel, announces book signings
Someone once said, “Write what you know.” Author and Southern humorist William Thedford shows this is good counsel in his newly released novel, “Moon and the Grave Digger,” in which a couple of good ol’ boys team up to take down the corrupt banker of a small Tennessee town. Thedford based the book on the stories of friends and acquaintances he’d known through the years. Judging by what takes place between the front and back covers, he’s met some real characters.
Epilepsy Foundation providing aid, education, support
As the father of a man with epilepsy, Mickey McCamish has a lot of experience with the brain disorder. He’s endured the lack of support many epileptics and caregivers face, dealt with lifestyle changes and followed the research through the years, hoping scientists would find a cure. Although McCamish does not suffer from epilepsy, he and his wife have shouldered the burden of caregivers for almost two decades.
50 years ago ...
What was happening in Chattanooga in 1960
Saturday, September 10
Robert H. Griffith was named mayor of the town of Lookout Mountain at the first regular meeting of the commission since the August election. Griffith succeeds Cecil Woods, who did not seek re-election.
Monday, September 12
Under Analysis
Heisman havoc: Will the punishment fit the crime?
The rules and regulations governing private organizations generally do not trigger the same types of inquiries or concerns as statutes, agency rules or regulations, the common law, constitutions and other true “laws.”
However, when the organization is a large and widespread as the National Collegiate Athletic Association the rules promulgated and the investigations, hearings, appeals and other associated doctrine, take on a more legalistic significance for those operating within that structure.
Read all about it ...
Labor Day has come and fall is around the corner?
?The last holiday of the summer season is over and everyone will have to wait until Thanksgiving to get another one of those long official weekends.
Labor Day is the one of those holidays I have never really gotten caught up in over the years, other than it is a time for a lot of dove hunting in my part of the country.
Southern Style
Colorful roots
I recently ?attended my family reunion and I am still full as can be. One thing I have learned is our folks know how to cook.?This was our 23rd since the passing of my father Floyd Franks. He loved to spend time with his family. That joy he passed to me as a child was a desire to know more about our history. As I began my search for ancestors, I never knew what wonders the stories would open to me. Seeing history come to life through people to which I am related helped to make historical events more than just words upon a page.
Are we there yet?
It's all in the headline
I don’t ever buy tabloids, but when you choose the wrong check-out line at the grocery store, nothing makes the time go by quicker than looking up and reading – “DOCTORS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVE BANJO FROM ALABAMA MAN’S KNEE!” or “SANTA’S ELVES REALLY SLAVES FROM THE PLANET MARS!” or even, “PACK OF WILD COCKER SPANIELS TERRORIZES WYOMING!”
I Swear ...
You’ll rue the (billable) day!
The ABA Journal periodically sends me an e-zine captioned “Law News Now.”
The most recent edition includes headlines such as
“Ex-Judge Reprimanded After Vowing to Let Cases Sit ‘Until Hell Freezes Over’”;
“Lawyer Suspended for Destroying Law Firm Docs in Court Restroom and After Hearing ”;
River City Roundabout
Musical Misery
A month before the Sept. 21 release date of the new Maroon 5 album, “Hands All Over,” Chattanooga fans got to hear snippets from the album along with other favorites at the concert event of the summer hosted by radio station 96.5 “The Mountain” at UTC’s McKenzie Arena. Joining Maroon 5 were openers “American Idol” Kris Allen and V.V. Brown, a relative newcomer to the U.S. music business.
What’ll they dream up next?
Jupiter Jack
I grew up watching shows like “Saved By The Bell.” Although A.C. Slater had the nice muscles and tan, it was always Zach Morris who was the heartthrob. And who could forget the brick-sized cell phone he’d carry around with him? They, along with Kelly, Jessie, Lisa, Mr. Belding, Miss Bliss and Screech were the epitome of culture in the late ’80s and early ’90s.
Girls Inc. announces adult contestants for upcoming Blast Off event
They look harmless, but their appearance is deceiving. They smile to lure their victims into a false sense of security, and then they attack, leaving behind a whimpering mass. There’s no escaping them, either, because they’re everywhere. When an adult encounters one, his or her best bet is to avoid discussing science, technology, engineering or math, because they’re smart, and they’re out to prove it.
Haman’s offers safety benefits, less stress, discounts to new drivers
It’s hard to deny that there are some bad drivers on the roadways. The state has even joined the fight against this by using all the money they receive from traffic camera violations to fund driver’s education and traffic engineering. This means that if a new driver lives within the city limits of Chattanooga, they can take advantage of Haman’s Driving School at a 70 to 80 percent discount.
Welcoming, warm Realtor Herrick maintains steady sales
Wouldn’t it be nice if the clients came to you? With properties as beautiful and amenity rich as those in Whisper Creek, the new phase of Windstone proper, it’s no wonder Linda Herrick says she enjoys this perk of Realtors and clients seeking her out.
State of Tennessee urges radon testing, offering free kits
In a National Health Advisory issued in January 2005, U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona warned the American public about the risks of breathing indoor radon.
“Indoor radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country,” he said.
Real Estate Facts
Adjusting the seasoning
There are three basic ingredients in the recipe for selling a home: location, condition and price. Sellers have the most control over that final ingredient, price. If a home isn’t selling after a couple months, that element will likely need some adjustment.
Kay's Cooking Corner
I don’t know how you spent your Labor Day, but Don and I spent ours celebrating with an engagement party for our son, Bobby – aka the general manager for The Daily Record. I’m sure a lot of you either know him, or have at least talked to him on the phone from time to time.
The Critic's Corner
Preacher Cotton Marcus has reached the end of his rope. For years, he’s been performing exorcisms for anyone who will shell over enough cash to make it worth his time. Wielding a cross and the Word of God, he marches in, tells the demon to leave “in the name of Jesus,” collects his pay and moves on. But there’s a problem: he’s lost his faith.
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