From News Channel 9: A 26-year-old Florida man with ties to China faces charges of running a scam in McMinn County, according to the sheriff.Deputies arrested Ziyi Lu of Coral Springs on Tuesday after an Englewood resident reported that his wife was being pressured by a caller posing as a federal agent. The scammer demanded $12,000 to resolve a supposed investigation.Sheriff Joe Guy said officers ...  Read More

Responding to reports of ongoing animal abuse, Athens police seized several dogs and charged a man with animal cruelty at a West Bank Street property on September 9.Officers arrived to find numerous aggressive dogs running loose. The owner was unable to control them, prompting assistance from the Athens Animal Shelter, McMinn County Humane Society, and local fire crews. Three dogs were captured ou...  Read More

From the Chattanooga Times Free Press: Allegiant Airlines is adding new nonstop service between Chattanooga and Fort Lauderdale beginning February 12.The flights will operate out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, with one-way fares starting at $49. Tickets are now available on Allegiant’s website....  Read More

The Cleveland City Council recently dedicated the new futsal field at Blythe-Oldfield Park. The project was funded in part by an $80,000 Healthy Built Environment Grant from the Tennessee Department of Health. The field is 125 feet by 65 feet with artificial turf and fencing to provide a safe space for play. Mayor Kevin Brooks said the new facility reflects the city’s commitment to expanding recre...  Read More

 The Bradley County Board of Education met last night. The Board moved through a full agenda at its meeting, approving extended teacher contracts, green-lighting campus and facilities projects, aligning multiple policies with new state laws, and electing board officers for the 2025–26 year.2nd District Board member Vicki Beaty was unanimously reelected chairman. 3rd District Board member, Ted Brys...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A school bus crashed in Walker County Tuesday morning, according to Sheriff Steve Wilson. Five students have been taken to area hospitals. Their conditions are unclear at this time. Walker County Superintendent Damon Raines says the bus transported students from three schools: Naomi Elementary SchoolLafayette Middle SchoolLafayette High SchoolIt happened around 7:15am on Septemb...  Read More

From Fox 17 (WZTV Nashville): Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton greeted Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Wednesday, Sept. 3, and presented the pontiff with a personalized Tennessee Volunteers football jersey.Sexton shared the moment on X, writing it was “an honor to meet and speak with Pope Leo XIV."The Vols are set for a big rival match this Saturday against Georgia....  Read More

The Cleveland City Council met yesterday.The meeting began with a proclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Vice Mayor Ken Webb and Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis presented the proclamation alongside local advocate Aaron Weatherford, who lost his own daughter, Olivia, to cancer. The Council then heard results from a citywide compensation and classification study cond...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday for a work session.Mayor Gary Davis presented several resolutions that will be placed on the commission’s next voting agenda. These include a contract with a second company to provide mental health services for first responders, a three-year phone service contract for the courthouse and juvenile center, and a three-year contract for cardiac monitors for ...  Read More

Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to an alleged dog attack on Saturday in the 2500 block of Fairview Road, in Madisonville, Tennessee.A 71-year-old woman was found lying on the front porch with "severe lacerations to her body."Witnesses stated "10-15 pit bull mix dogs" attacked her.Bystanders and the witnesses corralled the dogs away from the victim until Monroe County Animal Contr...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: A man being pursued by Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies early Saturday morning rammed two patrol cars and later drove the wrong way on I-75.Deputies say the chase began around 1:45 a.m. when they tried to stop a white Chevy Impala on Highway 58. The driver, 31-year-old Dekendrick Trammell, took off, leading deputies on two separate pursuits. He hit two patrol cars, then we...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A $1.68 billion project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee will create more than 800 jobs in the nuclear energy sector.Oklo, an advanced nuclear technology company, announced with Governor Bill Lee this week their plans to design, build, and operate the "first privately funded fuel recycling facility" in the state:"Once complete, Oklo’s new facility will recycle used nuclear fuel, clearing...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Town of Pikeville's sewage treatment plant has received another violation notice from the TN Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).This time, town officials are being required to post signage saying the public may encounter sanitary sewage in the Sequatchie River near Pikeville.The signs must be posted "at all reasonable approaches and access points" no later tha...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Lee University has once again been the beneficiary of a $1.3 million grant renewal from the U.S. Department of Education. The award is part of a federal initiative called Student Support Services which is part of the TRIO Programs. “Receiving this grant is transformative for our campus,” said Dr. Lorinda Roberts, vice president for student success. “It means 140 students can...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Low-cost air carrier Spirit Airlines plans to discontinue service to 11 mid-sized cities in the U.S.The news comes as Spirit re-filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy August 29.Service to Chattanooga and 10 other cities will be discontinued as of October 4.April Cameron, President and CEO at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority said in a email statement "While we are all disa...  Read More

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Blood Drive with Blood Assurance on Wednesday, September 11th from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.Donating blood saves lives every single day, and YOU can be the reason someone gets a second chance.Schedule your appointment: www.bloodassurance.org/bradleycosher...  Read More

Stuart Elementary School has been awarded a Level 5 TVAAS score, the highest ranking for academic growth given by the Tennessee Department of Education.The honor recognizes students for exceeding growth expectations and credits teachers, students, and the school community for their efforts.Students and staff marked the achievement with biscuits, balloons, confetti, and music.Administrators say the...  Read More

Bradley Central High School has been awarded a Level 5 TVAAS score, the highest ranking for academic growth given by the Tennessee Department of Education.The honor recognizes students for exceeding growth expectations and credits teachers, students, and the school community for their efforts.The school celebrated with decorations, treats, contests, and a catered lunch for staff....  Read More

The Cleveland Police Department has announced the promotion of Detective Bobby Ruth to the rank of Lieutenant.Lieutenant Ruth was raised in the city of Cleveland and has served the Cleveland community as a police officer since joining the department in 2008. His career has included additional assignments as a Community Officer, School Resource Officer, Sergeant over the School Resource Officers, a...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Cleveland State Community College is working to resolve a mistake that led to more than 300 students being contacted by a debt collection agency in error.College officials say the students’ names and contact information were mistakenly included on a list of individuals with outstanding balances. The error affected students who participated in the school’s dual enrollment program...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Cleveland Utilities Fiber Internet is now accessible in more Cleveland area neighborhoods.Fiber internet allows residents to access faster upload and download speeds compared to wireless internet.The neighborhoods include:- Benwood Subdivision- Sunrise Crossing Subdivision- Parts of Arbor Hills Drive SE, Cypress Lane, Young Road, Inman Street, Bates Pike, Johnson Boulevard, Lang...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A student at South Polk Elementary School is being disciplined by the school after making comments about bringing a gun to school and later being found with an empty shell casing.When administration became aware of the matter, they isolated and questioned the student, according to the Polk County Director of Schools Dr. James Jones."At no point was a gun or live ammunition prese...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Wayon Hines, Collegedale city manager since 2021, surprised members of the commission on Tuesday night when he resigned, saying he had "lost faith and trust" in some commissioners.He said he was stepping down immediately so that steps could be taken now toward new leadership.Vice Mayor Tonya Sadler moved to accept the resignation as Mr. Hines was passing out his statement.Co...  Read More

The Cleveland City School Board met yesterday.Director of Schools Dr. Jeff Elliott reported that the new student cell phone policy is, in his opinion, improving school climate and classroom engagement. He praised staff for consistent enforcement across all schools. He reported that about 4% of high-school students had phones confiscated in the first four weeks of school. Elliot also highlighted st...  Read More