Posts with the category “local-news”

From Local 3 News: The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is encouraging people traveling this weekend to monitor weather conditions closely, as storms are expected to move in beginning Thursday.Officials say the system could bring strong winds and heavy rain, potentially impacting travel routes and conditions across Tennessee.Travelers are urged to check forecasts before departing, moni...  Read More

Cleveland City Schools has named Dr. Keri Miles as the new principal of Mayfield Elementary School beginning with the upcoming school year.Dr. Miles is a Cleveland City Schools graduate who attended Mayfield Elementary, Cleveland Middle School, and Cleveland High School.She currently serves as the sixth-grade assistant principal at Cleveland Middle School and has spent the past four years supporti...  Read More

From The Chattanoogan: Stephen Hatchett, District Attorney General for Tennessee’s 10th Judicial District, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference.Hatchett was chosen by fellow district attorneys from across the state and will help guide decisions involving public safety and the administration of justice in Tennessee.Hatchett said he is ho...  Read More

Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area is opening a new location in southeast Cleveland later this month.The new store, located at 2010 Broomfield Road Southeast in the former Fresh ‘N Low grocery building, will officially open June 25.A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 8:30 a.m., with doors opening to the public at 9 a.m.The more than 15,000-square-foot facility will include ...  Read More

Juneteenth in the Park is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at Mosby Park in Cleveland.The event begins at 11 a.m. and will feature food, live music and family-friendly activities.Free swimming lessons will be available for children in middle school and younger.The NAACP of Bradley County will also present a historical review of Juneteenth.A three-on-three basketball tournament is planned for high ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Recent sightings of several cracks along a bridge in Meigs County are sparking concern over safety and the bridge’s integrity.The Tri-County Veterans Bridge sits along Highway 60 between Meigs and Rhea County over the Tennessee River.Local Sky 3 shows a large split near the middle of the bridge and multiple cracks along the concrete siding.The Tri-County Veterans Bridge sits alo...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Chattanooga Area Food Bank will be holding their quarterly community food distribution in Cleveland on Thursday, June 18.The event will be held from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Mission Cleveland Parish. Distribution is available for those in need of food assistance, with a variety of groceries offered:“We encourage those who may benefit from this program to attend and share thi...  Read More

Blood Assurance will host three community blood drives on June 24.Donation opportunities will be available at Crown Cleveland Jeep from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., the American Legion from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., and Mountain View Nissan from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.Organizers say a single blood donation can help save up to three lives.Appointments can be scheduled through Blood Assurance, and walk-ins will als...  Read More

The Cleveland City School Board met yesterday and received an update on the district’s personal communication device ban. Cleveland High School Assistant Principal David Turner told board members the policy has improved student engagement and reduced classroom distractions.Students are not allowed to use personal devices such as cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, AirPods, or gaming devices during...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling all lots of its powdered infant formula due to a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says.The recall affects Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula in both 700-gram and 400-gram containers sold nationwide through Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and Jun...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Cleveland Utilities will perform a traffic signal upgrade at the intersection of Keith Street and 20th Street on Tuesday, June 16.Work will begin around 8:00am and will take about eight hours, ending at around 4:00pm, according to Cleveland Utilities. They ask the public to avoid the intersection and take another route during this time.Cleveland Utilities provided a detour map, ...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday. Commissioners approved the final budget amendments by unanimous votes.The commission recognized School Resource Officer Tommy Kimsey of Michigan Avenue Elementary after he was named Tennessee School Resource Officer of the Year.Sheriff Steve Lawson said Kimsey created a program that teaches students about 911 services and the roles of law enforcement, f...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of May. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson reported Friday that total May tax revenues were $1.9 billion, $227.2 million more than the budgeted estimate and $244.7 million more than May 2025. The total tax growth rate for the month was 14.38 percent.General fund revenues were $221.1 mi...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Firefighters worked for more than four hours to control a blaze at the Jackson Manufacturing Router Plant on Goldstar Drive in Cleveland.The industrial fire response began around 6:40pm on Thursday, June 11, according to a statement from the Cleveland Fire Department.Nine different fire rescue companies, comprised of 38 firefighters, responded to the scene.Several firefighters r...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Bradley County deputies arrested a man connected to a stabbing incident that occurred on Old Charleston Road NE on Friday night, June 12.Robert Dakota “Cody” Partin, 28, is now in custody and charged with attempted second-degree murder.“The Bradley County Sheriff's Office thanks the public for its assistance and vigilance during the search.”Partin is scheduled to appear ...  Read More

A Bradley County educator is receiving national recognition for excellence in skilled trades education.Rob Parker has been named one of 50 finalists nationwide for the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.The award recognizes outstanding teachers who prepare students for careers in the skilled trades and help build the future workforce.Parker’s selection places him a...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department will host a public auction of confiscated, seized, and surplus vehicles this weekend.Sheriff Mike Neal says it will be Saturday, June 13, at 11:00am in the agency’s training center.The following vehicles will be sold as is:2010 Hyundai Elantra - KMHDU4AD3AU0149812012 Chevy Cruze 4D - 1G1PC5SH6C72663092004 Cadillac Deville 4D - 1G6KD54Y44U1788...  Read More

Bradley County Fire Rescue are giving away free smoke alarms at a community event this Saturday, June 13.The department is partnering with the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s office as a part of the Tennessee Get Alarmed program to help keep the community safe.They say if your home needs working smoke alarms, stop by the Bradley County Fire Rescue Charleston Fire Station 9 on 8824 Hiwassee Street N...  Read More

The Bradley County Board of Education has approved moving forward with plans for a new track and field facility at Bradley Central High School.Board members unanimously approved several motions related to the project during Thursday night’s meeting.School officials said Bradley County has already allocated $1.8 million for the facility, but initial construction bids exceeded the budget.The distric...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program announces that it has granted accreditation status to the Cleveland Polce Department. This is the 5th TLEA award for the department. They were awarded this achievement during the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police meeting held in Nashville last week.Officials said, "To achieve accreditation with TLEA, an agency volun...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School in Cleveland has been named a 2025-2026 Tree Campus by the Arbor Day Foundation.This recognition celebrates the school's commitment to trees, environmental education, hands-on learning and community engagement.Rebecca Lay, teacher and PTO leader, spearheaded the effort to earn the recognition by working with students, families, staff and ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A nearly century-old bridge in Polk County has been torn down as work continues on a major replacement project.According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), crews demolished the original Easley Ford Road Bridge, which was built in 1924.TDOT says the new bridge structure is now in place, and crews have completed pouring the bridge deck. Construction will next fo...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Bradley County residents could soon be paying more in property taxes under a proposal aimed at increasing pay for first responders and other county employees.The Bradley County Commission's Finance Committee recommended a property tax increase that would help fund salary raises across county government. For a home valued at $350,000, the increase would amount to about $74 more p...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A pickup truck and box trailer carrying a whole load of fireworks went up in flames (and sparkles) on I-75 north in Hamilton County Saturday evening.The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department said no one was injured, but as a precaution, both northbound and southbound lanes of I-75 were temporarily shut down due to the ongoing firework explosions.Crews from the Chattanooga Fire...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A former theatre teacher at Bradley Central High School has been cleared of wrongdoing in one investigation into allegations of misconduct, according to the Bradley County District Attorney. However, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says its investigation remains active.District Attorney Stephen Hatchett announced that the investigation into former teacher Lindsey Bell has ...  Read More

A Bradley County deputy has been named Tennessee School Resource Officer of the Year.Deputy Tommy Kimsey, who serves at Michigan Avenue School in Cleveland, received the honor from the Tennessee School Resource Officers Association.The award recognizes officers for excellence in school safety, student mentorship, leadership, professionalism, and community involvement.Sheriff Steve Lawson said the ...  Read More

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is preparing for heavy traffic as the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival returns to Manchester this week.More than 45,000 people are expected to attend the festival, which runs June 11 through June 14 on the 700-acre event site in Coffee County.TDOT officials say they are working with state and local agencies to keep traffic moving on Interstate 24 and help...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday and continued discussions on the county’s proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.Commissioners reviewed a revised budget proposal that would provide a 15 percent pay increase for county employees earning less than $75,000 annually and a 12 percent increase for employees making $75,000 or more.To fund the pay increases, the Finance Committee is pro...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission will meet today at noon at the Bradley County Courthouse for a work session. On Friday, the County Finance Committee met and voted to recommend a property tax increase. The increase would help fund a 15% increase for all county employees. Last week, Mayor Gary Davis presented a budget with various levels of pay increases for county employees. The Mayor’s budget did no...  Read More

The City of Cleveland is notifying motorists about a traffic signal upgrade at the intersection of Keith Street and 20th Street.Work is scheduled to begin tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM and is expected to take about eight hours.Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes and avoid the area if possible while crews complete the project....  Read More

One man is injured after a shooting in the Home Depot parking lot on Paul Huff Parkway Saturday night, according to the Cleveland Police Department.The circumstances surrounding the gunfire are currently unclear, but paramedics took one male to a local hospital.Officers and investigators stayed on scene for hours working to gather suspect information.Anyone with information about the shooting can ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Rhea County man has been arrested and charged with two separate burglaries in May.Deputies charged Michael Jordan Frazier with burglaries that took place on May 11 and May 26.Frazier faces the following charges.Burglary breaking and entering — 2 countsBurglary — 2 countsDestruction/damage/vandalism of propertyTheft of property less than $1,000 — 2 countsVandalism — 2 countsSto...  Read More

Bradley County Schools has been recognized as a Common Sense District.The designation comes from Common Sense, a national nonprofit that promotes digital citizenship and online safety education.The recognition highlights Bradley County Schools’ efforts to teach students responsible technology use, internet safety, privacy protection, media literacy, and cyberbullying awareness.The district has inc...  Read More

From News Channel 9: Some Meigs County residents are expressing concerns about the condition of the Tri-County Veterans Bridge on Highway 60 between Meigs and Rhea counties.A crack in the bridge deck has drawn attention from drivers after photos circulated on social media.A 2022 TDOT report listed the bridge, which was built in 1995, in poor condition.TDOT says the bridge is inspected every six mo...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Athens City Manager Dr. Randall Dowling has been terminated following a 3-2 vote by the Athens City Council following a special session on Thursday, June 4. The reason for his termination was not specified.The decision came during a pair of council meetings, where members discussed the potential impact a change in city leadership could have on ongoing retail development projects...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Tennessee's 65th state park was dedicated in Meigs County Tuesday.Cherokee Removal Memorial Park is now Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park.Tennessee Rep. Greg Vital posted about the dedication on social media.He was joined by State Sen. J. Adam Lowe and State Rep. Dan Howell as well as members of the Cherokee nation.Vital says the Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park remembers 'th...  Read More

The Bradley County Jail has once again received certification from the Tennessee Corrections Institute following its annual inspection.Inspectors conducted an unannounced review of the facility in May and reported no findings. The Tennessee Corrections Institute Board of Control officially certified the jail on June 3.The inspection examined areas including facility operations, sanitation and main...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A grand jury indicted the Rhea County High School girls’ basketball coach on several child sex crimes.Tracy Vest is charged with:Sexual battery by an authority figure (three counts)Continuous sexual abuse of a childAccording to principal Ansley Massengill, who spoke to us over the phone, Vest is no longer a current employee and was let go “a few months ago.”An indictment obtaine...  Read More

From News Channel 9: A Cleveland family says they are seeking answers after a headstone was removed from a gravesite at Sunset Memorial Gardens and has not been returned.The Trippett family says the headstone was moved after a burial in March and cemetery officials told them it would be replaced within two weeks while the ground settled.More than three months later, the family says the marker rema...  Read More

As a reminder, drivers in Cleveland should plan for a major road closure beginning today, June 3.The City of Cleveland says Peerless Road Northwest will be closed to through traffic starting at 9 a.m. between 25th Street and Maple Drive.The closure is part of infrastructure improvements and is expected to remain in place into early August....  Read More