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Mayfield talks debate turndown; son's charges

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For the second time in as many weeks, 3rd district congressional candidate Scottie Mayfield has turned down an invitation to go head to head with his opponents.

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East Ridge fixes budget glitches, ready for vote

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The budget that East Ridge City Council members are ready to hold their first vote tonight has seen a number of significant overhauls since it was first drawn up and -- as of Wednesday -- still contained some errors. More>>

Chris Anderson announces run for Chattanooga City Council

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Chris Anderson, director of food and beverage at the Bluff View Art District, announced Thursday he will run for the District 7 City Council seat now held by Manny Rico. More>>

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Mayor Littlefield challengers will not get early hearing

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The Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled it will not expedite a hearing for those wishing to oust Mayor Ron Littlefield from his seat early. More>>

Rep. Fleischmann announces campaign staff

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In a release to the media Monday, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) announced the team that will lead his re-election campaign this year. More>>

Berke makes mayoral candidacy official

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State Senator Andy Berke is setting his sights on Chattanooga government. More>>

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Kingston Police deny 'special treatment' for Mayfield's son

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A top Kingston, Tenn., police official denied giving "special treatment" to Michael Mayfield after admitting he changed Mayfield's initial court date to three weeks after the primary election.
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Accident victim was engaged to congressional candidate

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A fatal accident on Interstate 75 just south of Cleveland late Friday morning claimed the life of the fiancé of a congressional candidate. More>>

Public comment sought on TDOT road projects

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State Rep. Eric Watson, who represents part of Bradley County, is asking residents in both Bradley and Hamilton Counties to let TDOT know their thoughts and concerns about two planned road projects. More>>

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Ron Littlefield enters final year of mayoral term

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With one year left, the Chattanooga mayor who has faced controversy and criticism over the last seven years expects to wind down his term with his sleeves rolled up. More>>

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Scottie Mayfield declines debate invitation

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After spending a week on damage control amid a pair of video bombshells, GOP congressional hopeful Scottie Mayfield has a chance to set a policy-driven tone at an upcoming Chattanooga Tea Party debate. More>>

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Michael Mayfield court date set for Aug. 27 in tire slashing
Michael Mayfield court date set for Aug. 27 in tire slashing
Updated: Saturday, April 28 2012 1:00 PM EDT2012-04-28 17:00:56 GMT
Scottie Mayfield's son will face a vandalism charge in court four months after the alleged offense and three weeks after his father faces a crucial election.More >>
Scottie Mayfield's son will face a vandalism charge in court four months after the alleged offense and three weeks after his father faces a crucial election.More >>
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County commissioners, schools officials cancel early budget session
County commissioners, schools officials cancel early budget session
Updated: Saturday, April 28 2012 10:24 AM EDT2012-04-28 14:24:15 GMT
Hamilton County commissioners and schools officials often get together before budget season and hash out priorities for the next year.More >>
Hamilton County commissioners and schools officials often get together before budget season and hash out priorities for the next year.More >>
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Scottie Mayfield apologizes after son admits slashing tire
Scottie Mayfield apologizes after son admits slashing tire
Updated: Friday, April 27 2012 10:51 AM EDT2012-04-27 14:51:40 GMT
Scottie Mayfield apologized to U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann "and to the voters" after his 33-year-old son confessed to slashing a Fleischmann staffer's tire at a Mayfield campaign event.More >>
Scottie Mayfield apologized to U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann "and to the voters" after his 33-year-old son confessed to slashing a Fleischmann staffer's tire at a Mayfield campaign event.More >>
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Tire damage gets attention in 3rd District race
Tire damage gets attention in 3rd District race
Updated: Thursday, April 26 2012 12:23 PM EDT2012-04-26 16:23:06 GMT
A staffer for U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann ended up with a damaged tire at a recent campaign event for opponent Scottie Mayfield, and officials said video evidence shows the culprit came from Mayfield's bus.More >>
A staffer for U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann ended up with a damaged tire at a recent campaign event for opponent Scottie Mayfield, and officials said video evidence shows the culprit came from Mayfield's bus.More >>
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Green roof coming to Chattanooga's City Council building
Green roof coming to Chattanooga's City Council building
Updated: Sunday, April 22 2012 10:19 AM EDT2012-04-22 14:19:12 GMT
CHATTANOOGA, TN. (Times Free Press) -- Dave Crockett thinks he can shave at least $4,000 a year from the power bill for the City Council building. Council members are willing to let him try. On Tuesday,More >>
Dave Crockett thinks he can shave at least $4,000 a year from the power bill for the City Council building.More >>
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GOP candidate Scottie Mayfield focusing on win first
GOP candidate Scottie Mayfield focusing on win first
Updated: Friday, April 20 2012 8:18 AM EDT2012-04-20 12:18:59 GMT
A video posted online Wednesday shows GOP candidate Scottie Mayfield saying he must get elected to Congress before he elaborates on what he wants to do there.More >>
Michael Reagan stops in to speak to Bryan College donors
Michael Reagan stops in to speak to Bryan College donors
Updated: Friday, April 13 2012 4:39 PM EDT2012-04-13 20:39:53 GMT
Bryan College hosted one of the more well-known voices on the right, Thursday night. Michael Reagan, son of the late President Ronald Reagan, talked to the crowd about the importance of helping those who cannot afford higher education attain it. But, before the event, he talked politics with Channel 3.More >>
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Congressional candidate Scottie Mayfield delivers fundraising record
Congressional candidate Scottie Mayfield delivers fundraising record
Updated: Sunday, April 8 2012 10:37 AM EDT2012-04-08 14:37:02 GMT
Dairy executive Scottie Mayfield said he raised $450,648 in the first seven weeks of his inaugural run for office, setting a quarterly fundraising record in Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District and positioning himself as a serious challenger to U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn.More >>
Sen. Corker draws the most challengers on filing day
Sen. Corker draws the most challengers on filing day
Fifty-nine challengers have filed papers to run against 10 incumbents in the U.S. House and Senate. Republican Sen. Bob Corker has drawn the greatest number of challengers, with 17 candidates filing petitions to take him on.More >>
Sen. Andy Berke named "Outstanding Legislator" by Tennessee PTA
Sen. Andy Berke named "Outstanding Legislator" by Tennessee PTA
Updated: Thursday, April 5 2012 4:10 PM EDT2012-04-05 20:10:02 GMT
The Hamilton County Council of PTAs announced Thursday that State Senator Andy Berke (D-Chattanoga) has been named the Tennessee PTA's Outstanding Legislator of the Year.More >>

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Ron Paul to cease campaigning in upcoming primaries
Ron Paul to cease campaigning in upcoming primaries
Updated: Monday, May 14 2012 3:56 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:56:57 GMT
Texas Rep. Ron Paul said Monday that he'll cease campaigning in upcoming caucuses and primaries, an announcement of symbolic, if not substantive, significance.More >>
Texas Rep. Ron Paul said Monday that he'll cease campaigning in upcoming caucuses and primaries, an announcement of symbolic, if not substantive, significance.More >>
Congressman calls detailed Census questions intrusive
Congressman calls detailed Census questions intrusive
Updated: Monday, May 14 2012 2:11 PM EDT2012-05-14 18:11:32 GMT
U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. says a detailed questionnaire from the U.S. Census Bureau is intrusive and unnecessary.More >>
U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. says a detailed questionnaire from the U.S. Census Bureau is intrusive and unnecessary.More >>
Report: Obama to return to Georgia for fundraisers
Report: Obama to return to Georgia for fundraisers
Updated: Saturday, May 12 2012 11:43 AM EDT2012-05-12 15:43:37 GMT
President Barack Obama plans to return to Atlanta next month for a series of fundraisers.More >>
President Barack Obama plans to return to Atlanta next month for a series of fundraisers.More >>
Mayfield talks debate turndown; son's charges
Mayfield talks debate turndown; son's charges
Updated: Friday, May 11 2012 6:25 AM EDT2012-05-11 10:25:44 GMT
For the second time in as many weeks, 3rd district congressional candidate Scottie Mayfield has turned down an invitation to go head to head with his opponents.
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For the second time in as many weeks, 3rd district congressional candidate Scottie Mayfield has turned down an invitation to go head to head with his opponents.

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East Ridge fixes budget glitches, ready for vote
East Ridge fixes budget glitches, ready for vote
Updated: Thursday, May 10 2012 3:25 PM EDT2012-05-10 19:25:30 GMT
The budget that East Ridge City Council members are ready to hold their first vote tonight has seen a number of significant overhauls since it was first drawn up and -- as of Wednesday -- still contained some errors.More >>
The budget that East Ridge City Council members are ready to hold their first vote tonight has seen a number of significant overhauls since it was first drawn up and -- as of Wednesday -- still contained some errors.More >>
Chris Anderson announces run for Chattanooga City Council
Chris Anderson announces run for Chattanooga City Council
Updated: Thursday, May 10 2012 2:21 PM EDT2012-05-10 18:21:10 GMT
Chris Anderson, director of food and beverage at the Bluff View Art District, announced Thursday he will run for the District 7 City Council seat now held by Manny Rico.More >>
Chris Anderson, director of food and beverage at the Bluff View Art District, announced Thursday he will run for the District 7 City Council seat now held by Manny Rico.More >>
Haslam officially ends No Child Left Behind in Tennessee
Haslam officially ends No Child Left Behind in Tennessee
Updated: Thursday, May 10 2012 1:00 PM EDT2012-05-10 17:00:18 GMT
Governor Bill Haslam officially ended Tennessee's participation in the federal "No Child Left Behind" program Thursday.More >>
Governor Bill Haslam officially ended Tennessee's participation in the federal "No Child Left Behind" program Thursday.More >>
WRCB and Times Free Press hosting GOP debate at UTC
WRCB and Times Free Press hosting GOP debate at UTC
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB/TFP) - U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann and two of his challengers, Ron Bhalla and Weston Wamp, said they will participate in a 3rd Congressional District Republican primary debate sponsoredMore >>
U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann and two of his challengers, Ron Bhalla and Weston Wamp, said they will participate in a 3rd Congressional District Republican primary debate.More >>
Obama voices his support for gay marriage
Obama voices his support for gay marriage
President Barack Obama is facing mounting pressure to express support for same-sex marriage after a setback for gay-rights advocates in North Carolina.More >>
On the fence no longer, President Barack Obama declared his unequivocal support for gay marriage on Wednesday, a historic announcement that gave the polarizing social issue a more prominent role in the 2012 race for the...More >>
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Mayor Littlefield challengers will not get early hearing
Mayor Littlefield challengers will not get early hearing
Updated: Wednesday, May 9 2012 3:20 PM EDT2012-05-09 19:20:21 GMT
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled it will not expedite a hearing for those wishing to oust Mayor Ron Littlefield from his seat early.More >>
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled it will not expedite a hearing for those wishing to oust Mayor Ron Littlefield from his seat early.More >>