Yolanda Putman

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East Chattanooga churches take stand against area crime

Thursday, July 24, 2008

In an attempt to address and perhaps stem ongoing violence in East Chattanooga, at least a dozen churches in the area are planning outside worship services on Sunday.

Chattanooga Housing Authority loses thousands in miscalculated rent

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Hiring too many employees and expending too many resources aren’t the only causes for Chattanooga Housing Authority’s loss of money, according to CHA documents obtained by the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

Stopping East Lake Courts violence

Monday, July 21, 2008

For 18 years, Patricia McCray thought about starting a Stop the Violence project in the East Lake Courts housing development where she lives.

Chattanooga: Westside residents plan own group

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Dissatisfaction with the Chattanooga Housing Authority’s resident leadership has motivated some residents to organize their own neighborhood group.

Feds suggest Chattanooga Housing Authority cut more staff

Friday, July 18, 2008

Even with the reduction in staff and budget cuts already made, the Chattanooga Housing Authority needs to cut an additional $100,000 a month to break even, federal officials say.

Chattanooga Housing Authority overstaffed despite layoffs, HUD says

Thursday, July 17, 2008

After the Chattanooga Housing Authority has laid off a third of its staff, the agency’s administrative office still is overstaffed by an estimated 33 employees, according to a recent financial review performed by a team from HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center in Washington, D.C.

Chattanooga Housing Authority still overstaffed, HUD report states

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

After the Chattanooga Housing Authority has laid off a third of its staff, the agency’s administrative office still is overstaffed by an estimated 33 employees, according to a recent financial review performed by a team from HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center in Washington, D.C.

Chattanooga Housing Authority police patrol 17 sites with no part-time help

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Since May, six full-time Chattanooga Housing Authority police officers have had the job of keeping safe nearly 3,000 residents at 17 housing development sites.

Chattanooga: Buffalo Soldiers urged to share their wisdom

Thursday, July 10, 2008

The 24th Infantry Regiment of Buffalo Soldiers, an all-black outfit, have made major historical contributions, but retired Lt. Col. Earnest E. Varner told veterans of the group they still have a responsibility to share their knowledge with others.

Chattanooga: Legendary Buffalo Soldiers reunite

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Just when 19-year-old Walter Dowdy thought he had escaped danger during a battle in the Korean War, a shell exploded and the sharp metal hit his eye, cutting off his eyelid and lodging in the other side of his head.