Author Archives: David Carroll

I have told many Harry Thornton stories. People enjoy reminiscing about his wrestling promotions, and “The Morning Show,” which he originated on WDEF-TV in 1969. Harry knew how to fill… Read more »

I don’t have a lot of information just yet, but Calvin Sneed has announced he is retiring from WTVC Channel 9 on February 28th.  Calvin first worked there in the… Read more »

I’ve been on TV for a long time, so I get some unusual greetings when people see me out in public. The most common one is, “Hey, you’re that news… Read more »

Donald J. “Don” Newberg has passed away in Illinois at the age of 84, after what I’m told was a brief bout with cancer.  As much as I’d like to… Read more »

You rarely hear about it on the news, but suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens and young adults. Almost every school in in our area has… Read more »

UPDATE: May 15, 2017- Radio Shack will close its two remaining Chattanooga area stores (Red Bank and Fort Oglethorpe) at the end of May. Original story from January 24, 2017:… Read more »

I haven’t written much lately about the state of Hamilton County schools.  About a year ago, it seems like that was all I was writing about.  The Ooltewah High basketball… Read more »

UPDATES: Don Welch passed away on October 15, 2017.  Read my tribute HERE Bob Johnson passed away on July 14, 2020. Read my tribute HERE Original post from January 4,… Read more »

I’ve read comments from so many people that proclaim 2016 as a terrible, awful year.  Others say it’s only a measure of time, with no real meaning.  That may be… Read more »

When most believers thank a higher power for the people in their lives, a mental list begins to form. It can include children, a spouse, parents, and siblings. The list… Read more »