The Navy Officer who returned fire: fact or rumor?
Many people have asked me to confirm that the U. S. Navy will reprimand or court-martial Lt. Commander Timothy White, who reportedly returned fire when a shooter attacked the Navy… Read more »
From my notes: Garth Brooks, the families’ addresses & a kind gesture
Many of you have sent some incredibly kind messages about my blog posts and our TV news coverage of Chattanooga’s tragic day, July 16. I haven’t had time to thank… Read more »
What if we treated teachers like athletes?
I’m a big Key and Peele fan. These two guys are amazing, and their Comedy Central show has provided a lot of laughs during the past few years. They sure… Read more »
Lorri Wyatt says “Thank You”
Lorri Wyatt sent me a beautiful note Monday night which sums up her feelings toward our community. As you’ll read, she is overwhelmed by the love and support you have… Read more »
Saluting Randall Smith, PO2, US Navy
On July 28,t he fifth serviceman killed by a deranged shooter in Chattanooga was laid to rest. We know his name and rank: US Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall… Read more »
Our city’s darkest day
UPDATE Thursday July 23 Has it really been a week? It seems like a few minutes ago, I was sitting at my desk in the newsroom working on…who knows what? … Read more »
Memories of the Bob Brandy Show
Whenever you meet a “baby boomer” from the Chattanooga area, a few questions always come up. “Where did you go to school?” “Remember all that air pollution?” And, this one:… Read more »
Beach Boys’ best? 50 years of “California Girls”
“Well, East Coast girls are hip, I really dig those styles they wear…” Fifty years ago today (July 12, 1965), the Beach Boys released one of those rare songs that… Read more »
Hamilton County Corrections Officer caught in the act!
I was trying to think of the best way to get folks to read this story, and of course, the headline is the most important thing. Now, what did you… Read more »
The story of a summer song: “Moonlight Feels Right”
“The wind blew some luck in my direction….I caught it in my hands today…” I always turn up the volume when “Moonlight Feels Right” comes on the radio…. Read more »
