Posts with the category “local-news”

The Bradley County Commission will hold a special-called meeting on Friday at noon in the Commission Room at the Bradley County Courthouse.Commissioners will consider final budget amendments for the current fiscal year and hold public hearings on county and fire district tax levies for the fiscal year beginning July 1.The Finance Committee has already voted to propose a property tax and fire tax i...  Read More

From TN.gov: The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development says unemployment rates improved in most counties across the state in May.Ninety-four of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below five percent, while 69 counties saw their jobless rates decline from April.Bradley County posted the lowest unemployment rate in our area at 3.3 percent, down two-tenths of a perce...  Read More

Join in the fun during this week’s Friday Festival featuring the Dexter Thomas Band on Friday, June 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the new amphitheater at the Museum and Cultural Center at 5ive Points.Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends, and enjoy an evening of free, live music.Friday Festivals are presented by MainStreet Cleveland and Visit Cleveland Tennessee....  Read More

From News 12: Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area has officially opened its newest retail store in southeast Cleveland.The new location is at 2010 Broomfield Road Southeast in the former Fresh ’N Low building.It includes a retail store, a Donation Xpress Center, and space for a future Goodwill Opportunity Center.The 15,000-square-foot facility created 20 new jobs and drew large cro...  Read More

From News Channel 9: Newly released TCAP results show Tennessee students made gains in reading, math, and social studies during the 2025-26 school year.Statewide proficiency rates reached their highest levels since before the pandemic.Reading proficiency increased to 42.3 percent, while math proficiency climbed to 41 percent.Social studies showed the strongest long-term growth, with statewide prof...  Read More

From News Channel 9: A former McMinn County correctional officer has been indicted after a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation inquiry into allegations involving contraband at the McMinn County Jail.According to the TBI, agents launched the investigation on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett. The case stemmed from information allegin...  Read More

The United Way of the Ocoee Region is seeking volunteers for Day of Action 2026.The annual community service event will take place July 31 across Bradley and Polk counties.Volunteers will spend the morning completing projects that support local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations before gathering for the United Way’s annual Campaign Kickoff luncheon.Volunteer registration closes this ...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: State Representative Dan Howell announced that the Meigs Decatur Friends of the Library has received a $14,776 state grant.The funding comes through the Training Opportunities for Public Libraries program and is designed to improve broadband-related services and expand digital literacy efforts in Meigs County.Officials say the money will help identify digital equity gaps, im...  Read More

From News 12: The Athens Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 18-year-old Cornelius Raeshaun Hurst in connection with a shooting at McMinn Village Apartments on Westside Street.Police say officers responded to reports of gunfire and found that a person had been struck by a projectile. The victim was taken to a local hospital, and their identity has not been released.Hurst ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Bradley County General Sessions Court Judge Andrew Morgan will now require Tennessee children in custody of the Department of Children’s Services to appear in court, after he says the department failed to provide him with contact information that would allow his staff to ensure children are getting the care they need.“I want all the kids in foster care that have court dates to b...  Read More

A legal dispute between a former student and Tennessee Christian Preparatory School in Cleveland has been resolved.Morgan Armstrong filed a lawsuit in 2025, alleging she was suspended, barred from graduation activities, and threatened with the loss of her diploma after publicly revealing she was gay.According to a court order entered Monday, Armstrong’s suspension has been officially rescinded.The...  Read More

Cleveland City Council met Monday night.The agenda included the  final passage of a budget amendment, a zoning request tied to the Minnis Road fire station project, and approval to apply for a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant.The fire department says that grant could help buy equipment.The Council also heard about a possible class-action lawsuit involving fire truck manufacturers.Attorney Josh J...  Read More

Sandra Knight-Helms, former engineer and Bradley County Road Superintendent, has passed away. According to social media posts by family members, she had been battling pancreatic cancer.  Knight-Helms was most recently employed with Caldwell Paving. The company posted a tribute to her yesterday, saying “Sandra was very special and a greatly loved member of the Caldwell Paving family. She did everyt...  Read More

Cleveland City Schools is proud to announce three new assistant principal appointments for the 2026-2027 school year.Casey Price has been named Assistant Principal at Cleveland High School, Heather Sacharczyk has been named 6th Grade Assistant Principal at Cleveland Middle School, and Heather Turner has been named 8th Grade Assistant Principal at Cleveland Middle School.Each of these educators bri...  Read More

From News Channel 9 (Read the full story here): Five men have been charged following a human trafficking investigation in Middle Tennessee.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the operation involved multiple agencies and was conducted June 11th and 12th in Sumner County.Investigators identified nine possible victims and connected them with support services.Among those arrested was Gallatin P...  Read More

From News Channel 9 (Read the full story here): World War II veteran Robert Moore of Cleveland has passed away at the age of 101.A celebration of life was held Monday morning, followed by burial at Chattanooga National Cemetery.Moore was a teenager in Sevierville when he learned of the attack on Pearl Harbor and later registered for the military draft at age 17.An injury during training prevented ...  Read More

From News Channel 9 (Read the full story here): A Bradley County mother is asking federal officials to investigate the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services after her daughter remained in state custody for more than a year.State Representative Aftyn Behn says she has filed 14 federal civil rights complaints against DCS on behalf of families across Tennessee, including cases in Bradley, Hamil...  Read More

From TN.gov: The statewide unemployment rate remained unchanged in May at 3.6%, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). This marks the fourth consecutive month the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has been 3.6%. One year ago, the state’s unemployment rate in May was 3.5%.Tennessee’s unemployment rate continues to track wel...  Read More

From News Channel 9: Two Monroe County Sheriff’s Department employees have been indicted following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.Investigators say fleet manager Neal Townsend and maintenance garage employee Jamey Lee Frank improperly used an inmate assigned to the sheriff’s department maintenance garage for work on private property...  Read More

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday that a man has been sentenced to prison in connection with a fentanyl overdose death.Calvin Suttles pleaded guilty to facilitation of second-degree murder on Wednesday, June 17, according to Sheriff Tommy Jones. Judge Andrew Freiberg then sentenced Suttles to eight years in prison to be served at 100%.Sheriff Jones said the overdose happened...  Read More

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