Wednesday, May 22, 2013 · 4:33 a.m.
About James Harrison

James Harrison joined Nooga.com in 2011 as social media editor and staff writer, covering all facets of the Chattanooga community. Since then, his focus has shifted to happenings in local, state and federal government. Previously, James has worked in positions at the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the Asheville Citizen-Times. He has also contributed political cartoons to Chattarati.com. A native of Asheville, N.C., James earned a bachelor's degree in community development from Covenant College.

ARTICLES BY JAMES HARRISON

Council members approve budget extension

With no discussion, Chattanooga City Council members unanimously granted Mayor Andy Berke an extra three months to submit his first city budget. ...

Chip Saltsman joins Joe Carr congressional campaign

State Rep. Joe Carr announced Tuesday that Chip Saltsman, a political operative and former campaign manager for Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, will join his 4th District congressional campaign. ...

Chattanooga Tea Party protests outside IRS

Brandishing flags and handmade signs, Chattanooga Tea Party members gathered Tuesday under the noonday sun in front of local offices for the Internal Revenue Service. ...

Gov. Bill Haslam appears in seat belt ad campaign

Gov. Bill Haslam is the star of a new television campaign telling Tennesseans to buckle up. ...

Morning Brief: Alexander plans "overwhelming force" in re-election bid

Your daily roundup of local, state and national news headlines for May 21, 2013. ...

Council to consider interim budget request from Berke

In their weekly meeting tonight, Chattanooga City Council members will consider a request from Mayor Andy Berke for more time to put together his first city budget. ...
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