Posts with the category “local-news”

From TN.gov: Eighty-nine of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below five percent in April, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.Thirty-six counties saw their rates decrease from March, while 32 counties were unchanged, and 27 counties reported increases.Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 3.6%.Bradley County’s unempl...  Read More

From News Channel 9: The Tennessee Department of Education has announced that 176 schools across the state have been selected to become trauma-informed schools.The designation provides schools with training, resources, and ongoing support to help students facing challenges outside the classroom.Local schools receiving the designation include Ingleside Elementary, City Park School, and Westside Ele...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Public Safety and UTC Police Department will host Active Violence Response Training today, May 29, as part of an advanced law enforcement preparedness course.Officials say the training is developed by UTC public safety personnel and approved by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission for credit, focus...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Meigs County Emergency Services says a gas leak in the 17000 block of State Highway 58 North that forced officials to tell the public to avoid the area has been resolved.The Decatur Fire Department, Meigs County Emergency Services, and Tennessee Natural Gas worked together to address the situation.“There is no longer any danger to the public, and normal travel can resume in the ...  Read More

From News Channel 9: Local Bradley County leaders are saying the Amaero manufacturing plant in Cleveland will remain closed while the company addresses ongoing safety concerns following three explosions in less than a month.According to public records, six separate emergency calls have been connected to the facility over the past nine months.The latest incident happened Tuesday at the plant on Inn...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission held a work session Monday night.Commissioner Josh Rogers introduced Hannah Goodson as the new director of the UT Ag Extension Office. Rogers says Goodson will now serve as the county director and Ag and Natural Resources Agent.Officials also announced the Bradley County Cannery will open June 9th.Commissioners discussed a proposed annexation request involving approxi...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Two separate lawsuits challenging Tennessee’s redistricting maps have been halted after recent court rulings.A panel of Tennessee state judges dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s redistricting plan, while a federal court denied a temporary restraining order sought by Memphis-area voters against the newly drawn maps.Despite the setbacks for challengers, the legal ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Friday Festivals are returning to Cleveland this week.There will be free live music performances downtown at 7 p.m. every Friday in June.The series opens with a special bonus concert at First Street Square this Friday, May 29, featuring the Collins Brothers Band.Other performances in June include the Get Happy Jazz Band, Michael Cass and the Ridge Runners, Karen Collins featurin...  Read More

From News Channel 9: Federal immigration officials have released more information about eight people detained during a targeted enforcement operation in Cleveland.ICE says the arrests happened in the Green Drive area while agents were looking for a suspect believed to be in the country illegally.Officials say several people tried to flee as agents approached the area.According to ICE, the eight pe...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has requested to meet with local power companies to discuss potentially rising rates amid large increase in electricity demand due to an influx of data centers and high-energy industries. That increased demand is placing a strain on the electric grid, and TVA wants to keep its energy reliable and avoid large price hikes for regular customers. TVA...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Following the small fire on Tuesday, May 26, at the Amaero plant, Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) officials say investigations are conducted “as quickly as possible.”According to TOSHA, facilities with multiple incidents may face a more intensive review. Officials also note that, in certain situations, hazards identified during inspections...  Read More

From Local 3 News: CVS is planning to file a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee after Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law which the company says "puts special interests and local politics ahead of patients."The 'Fair Rx' Act is intended to limit corporations from controlling insurance coverage, among other things, but CVS says the bill will force more than 100 of its locations to close across...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Lee University professor Dr. Bryan Poole has been named the recipient of this year’s Excellence in Teaching Award.The award was announced during Lee University’s spring commencement ceremony by President Dr. Phil Cook.Dr. Poole is a professor of psychology and director of Lee’s Center for Teaching Excellence and faculty development. University leaders say the award recognize...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The price tag to fix one of Tennessee’s most congested highway interchanges is continuing to climb, but state transportation leaders say the long-awaited project is still moving forward.The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is planning major improvements to the Interstate 24 and Highway 27 interchange in Chattanooga, a stretch of roadway officials have descri...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Cleveland City Schools announced two new leadership updates within the district following the retirement of the principal of Yates Primary School.Melissa Bishop was hired by the school district back in August 2003. Since then, they say she poured her heart into the students, families, teachers, and staff of the district by serving in several different roles.“From teaching first ...  Read More

MainStreet Cleveland has once again earned national accreditation from Main Street America and the Tennessee Main Street program.Cleveland is one of 838 programs nationwide to receive Accredited status, the organization’s highest designation. Across the nation, last year, Main Street America programs generated over $9.4 billion in local reinvestment.MainStreet Cleveland was recognized for strong c...  Read More

Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent for the third straight month in April, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.The state’s unemployment rate remains below the national rate of 4.3 percent.Tennessee employers added more than 1,200 nonfarm jobs between March and April, with the largest gains in construction, manufacturing, and food service jobs....  Read More

Brenda Lawson has been re-elected president of Cleveland 100, a nonprofit organization that supports families of first responders killed in the line of duty.Lawson was re-elected during a board meeting this week along with Vice President Joe Wilson, Secretary Zandra Welch, and Treasurer Kelvin Bishop.Board members also discussed the group’s annual awards program, with plans for an October event ex...  Read More

Tennessee officials called off the scheduled execution of death row inmate Tony Carruthers Thursday after medical staff were unable to establish the intravenous lines required for lethal injection.Carruthers was convicted in the 1994 kidnapping and murders of three people in Memphis.According to the Tennessee Department of Corrections, medical personnel spent more than an hour attempting to establ...  Read More

Cleveland Utilities announced on social media that water maintenance work is scheduled to begin next week in the Harrison Pike area.Crews will install new water meter endpoint devices, and some customers may experience brief water outages if their meter needs to be replaced.Officials say crews will attempt to notify customers before any temporary interruption in service.The work will take place du...  Read More

Bradley Central High School announced yesterday that Jody Adams will serve as the new head basketball coach for the Bradley Central High School Bearette Basketball team.Coach Adams replaces retiring coach Jason Reuter, who served as head coach for 16 years.Adams brings more than 30 years of experience in women’s basketball as a player and coach.She played at Bradley Central from 1987 through 1989 ...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Wednesday joined the National Football League and Tennessee Titans to celebrate the announcement that Nashville will host Super Bowl LXIV (64) in 2030.The game will mark the first Super Bowl ever hosted in Tennessee.The announcement came during the NFL Spring Meeting after team owners voted unanimously in favor of Nashville hosting the event.Go...  Read More

Bradley County officials issued a warning Wednesday morning after a bear was spotted roaming through the Wildwood area of Cleveland.Photos and videos circulated online showing the bear sitting in a tree as Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers monitored the animal.Officials say bears wandering into neighborhoods is common during the late spring and early summer months as young bears search ...  Read More

Cleveland City Schools and Cleveland High School have announced the 2026 Cleveland High School Alumni Hall of Fame class.The inductees include Richard Blair, Bethany O’Bannon Bowman, Mike Frazier, Stuart Tasman, and Robert Thompson.School officials say the Hall of Fame honors graduates who have achieved success in their careers while making meaningful contributions through leadership and service.D...  Read More

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee says he will not stop the execution of Memphis death row inmate Tony Carruthers.Carruthers is scheduled to be executed May 21st, more than 30 years after being convicted in a triple murder case in Memphis.Lee released a statement Tuesday saying he reviewed the clemency request and would not intervene.Carruthers was convicted in 1996 of killing three people whose bodies ...  Read More

From TN.gov: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has appointed Madeline Clark as the new Solicitor General for the State of Tennessee.Clark will begin the role June 8th, replacing Matt Rice, who is leaving the office for a private law firm.Clark currently serves as Principal Deputy Solicitor General and previously worked as an attorney with Jones Day.She also completed clerkships for U.S....  Read More

The Tennessee Department of Transportation says road construction will not delay Memorial Day travelers this weekend.TDOT announced it will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon Friday, May 22, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 26.AAA predicts about 950,000 Tennesseans will travel during the holiday weekend. Drivers are still being warned that some long...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission also met yesterday.The Commission approved an agreement Monday to accept a donated ambulance from Cleveland City Schools for use by Bradley County EMS.Cleveland City Schools Director Dr. Jeff Elliott told commissioners the ambulance was originally purchased through a grant near the end of the COVID-19 pandemic to support student medical needs across the school distric...  Read More

The Cleveland City Council met yesterday.The Council approved the fiscal year 2027 budget that includes no additional proposed tax increase while laying out more than $240 million in future infrastructure, transportation, public safety, and quality-of-life projects, they say, aimed at preparing for continued growth.City Manager Joe Fivas called the proposal a “no drama budget,” but said it still i...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Yellow Dot Program is a free initiative that provides first responders with medical information in the event of an emergency.The program focuses on seniors in our community. However, it can be useful for anyone who has a pre-existing medical condition.Each participant will receive a yellow folder that includes a blank medical sheet. On the paper, each participant will add em...  Read More

The Tennessee Division of Forestry has announced that burn permits are no longer required in Tennessee through October 14th.The state requires free burn permits each year from October 15th through May 15th because of increased wildfire danger during the fall, winter and early spring months.Forestry officials say residents should still check local city and county burn regulations before burning out...  Read More

From News Channel 9 (Read the full story here): Athens Police say a man is facing attempted murder charges after a woman was shot Sunday on Fisher Street.Officers found a 36-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her upper body when they arrived at the home.She was taken to a regional trauma center for treatment.Police say 51-year-old Steven Wilkerson Junior was still inside the home and...  Read More

Cleveland firefighters responded to Amaero Advanced Materials and Manufacturing on Innovation Drive Saturday night around 8 p.m. Crews worked with Cleveland Police, Bradley County EMA and Bradley County EMS to put out a small fire that officials say was difficult to reach. No injuries were reported, and officials say there was no danger to the public.At this time, the incident does not appear to b...  Read More

The Bradley County School Board met last night.Board members recognized several outstanding educators and approved a one-year contract extension for Director of Schools Dr. Linda Cash.Dr. Cash’s annual evaluation was also approved. Board members rated her across multiple categories on a one-to-three scale, with three being the highest. Her overall score was 2.86 out of 3, which falls in the “excee...  Read More

From TN.gov: Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.6 percent in March, remaining below the national rate of 4.3 percent. According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the state added more than 12,000 non-farm jobs between February and March, led by gains in health care and social assistance, accommodation and food services, and administrative support services. ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Erlanger announced plans for a major expansion and renovation project at their East Hospital on Gunbarrel Road.Construction begins this summer and is expected to be completed by fall 2028.A press release from the health system says the centerpiece of the project is a new three-story, 52,000-square-foot medical building that will add 22 patient beds to the hospital.Erlanger East ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Cleveland man is charged with assaulting a first responder and evading arrest after Hamilton County deputies say he attempted to ram a patrol vehicle during a chase.The chase began in the 8200 block of Hixson Pike on Tuesday, May 12.According to an affidavit obtained by Local 3 News, a deputy on patrol saw a vehicle “acting suspiciously” while near the intersection of Daisy Da...  Read More

Cleveland Utilities is notifying customers about changes involving cash payments because of the nationwide penny shortage.Officials say cash transactions will now be rounded to the nearest nickel.If a payment rounds up, customers can apply the extra amount as a credit toward the next bill.If a payment rounds down, balances under one dollar can be carried forward to the following month without pena...  Read More

Christopher Beckstrand and Rob Cuthbertson, co-owners of Avail Senior Living, have been named the recipients of the 2026 Mel Bedwell Small Business Person of the Year Award by the Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of Commerce.The pair will be recognized during the Chamber’s 33rd annual luncheon on May 21.Avail Senior Living officially opened in July 2021 and now employs 71 people in the Cleveland and Brad...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Two employees at the Amaero plant in Cleveland, Tennessee, were taken to the hospital on Wednesday following a lithium battery explosion.The Chattanooga Fire Department said one of those workers was taken to Erlanger Hospital by ambulance.Chattanooga Firefighters responded to the hospital for a hazmat response, with the initial belief that the patient came into contact w...  Read More