Wednesday, February 22nd 2012 • 11:42pm
James Harrison
James Harrison joined Nooga.com in 2011 as social media editor and staff writer, covering all facets of the Chattanooga community. James has worked in journalism for almost 2 years, holding positions at the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the Asheville Citizen-Times. He has also contributed political cartoons to Chattarati.com. James, a native of Asheville, N.C., earned a bachelor's degree in community development from Covenant College.
ARTICLES BY JAMES HARRISON

Morning Brief: Santorum leads Tennessee poll, Obama to propose lowering corporate tax rate

Your morning roundup of important local, state and national political news headlines.

Council approves gang assessment, supports anti-gang legislation

Chattanooga City Council members voted 7-2 to allocate 75,000 to fund a comprehensive assessment of the city's gang problem during Tuesday night's meeting.

Quietly announced Westside meeting leaves questions for residents, City Council

What was intended to be a public discussion on the future of Westside housing backfired on Mayor Ron Littlefield Tuesday, as members of the Chattanooga City Council voiced concerns over not being informed of the meeting.

Photos: Renovations underway at Memorial Auditorium's Community Theatre

Crews have begun the demolition and redevelopment of the Community Theatre located within Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, beginning a process expected to be completed in 2013. The theater opened in the 1920s and has not had an update in nearly 100 years.

Morning Brief: Chattanooga being sued for not allowing IHOP, rezoning meetings set for Hamilton County schools

Your morning roundup of important local, state and national political news headlines.

Officials to discuss possible redevelopment plans with Westside residents

Mayor Ron Littlefield will discuss potential plans to bring a new mixed-income housing development to Chattanooga with members of the Westside community in an open meeting Thursday at 230 at the Westside Recreation Center.