From the Chattanoogan: Governor Bill Lee has signed the Education Freedom Act, creating Tennessee’s first universal school choice program.Governor Lee called it a “momentous day” for Tennessee families, thanking parents, students, and legislators for their support. Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds emphasized that the bill also includes funding for teacher bonuses, K-12 facilities, and ensu...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Polk County Sheriff's Office posted early Thursday morning that part of the road near the intersection of Highway 30 and Sage Hill Road has washed out.The Tennessee Department of Transportation's Smartway website give the location as the 2300 block of Kimsey Mountain Highway, and notes that the damage has closed the road in both eastbound and westbound directions.Repair work...  Read More

From Cleveland State: The community is invited to a free Valentine’s Concert on Thursday, February 13, 6 p.m. Cleveland State Community College’s music program presents this concert in the George R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center Auditorium on the college’s main campus. The concert will feature music performed by Cleveland State’s Vocal Rhapsody choral ensemble and the Choir Club. The evening’s ...  Read More

Bradley County Trustee Mike Smith has released the schedule for the satellite property tax collection locations for February.Smith stated, "The satellite locations have been very popular with taxpayers. They have eliminated the need for citizens to come to the office and have allowed property owners to pay their property taxes closer to home."To pay at a satellite location, taxpayers must have the...  Read More

The City of Cleveland announced on social media that for the 33rd consecutive year, Cleveland has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. The post said, “This prestigious designation honors Cleveland's ongoing commitment to effective urban forest management and environmental stewardship.”...  Read More

The U.S. Attorney's Office and law enforcement agencies in Tennessee announced the indictment of multiple people in the state with ties to the Venezuelan gang, TdA. They face charges related to human sex trafficking.Acting U.S. Attorney Robert McGuire and leaders with the Metro Nashville Police Department, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and other federal agencies announced the results of an in...  Read More

McMinn County Schools will operate via remote learning today and tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 12, due to rising illness among students and staff, as well as expected heavy rainfall and potential flooding. During the remote learning days, elementary and high school students can pick up meals at McMinn High School or Central High School from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m._________From Local 3 News: The flu virus i...  Read More

Bradley County General Sessions Court Judge Clay Collins did not grant bond for Craig Liner during a hearing yesterday. Liner is charged with murdering his ex-wife, Karen Liner, on January 27. Liner’s attorney asked Judge Collins to recuse himself, claiming he had personal conflicts in the case. The defense claimed Judge Collins was sponsored for membership in the Rotary Club by Brian Workman, own...  Read More

The County Commission met yesterday for a work session.Fourth District Commissioner Howard Thompson put forth a resolution to amend the Bradley County Beer Board Permit Application Procedures to forbid the sale, storage, and manufacturing of beer or the consumption on a premises within 185 feet of schools, churches, and other public areas. The resolution has been placed on the next voting session ...  Read More

From TN.gov: Last night, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address, outlining budget and legislative priorities for the upcoming year. His proposed $59.5 billion budget includes investments in education, infrastructure, economic development, and public safety.Key highlights include:$25 million for a Farmland Conservation Fund and $52 million to create five new st...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Athens firefighters are responding to a crash at local medical clinic on Friday morning.It happened at Athens Women’s Clinic in the 800 block of Cook Drive near Starr Regional Medical Center.Photos from a Local 3 viewer show a hunter green Toyota Camry has crashed through the front wall of the clinic.Details are limited at this time.We are working to learn more about the crash a...  Read More

Charlton Craig Liner, a Cleveland man accused of murdering his ex-wife Karen Liner, will appear in a Bradley County courtroom today for a bond hearing before Judge Clay Collins. Liner faces charges of First-Degree Murder and Felony Murder. If convicted, he could receive life in prison with parole eligibility after 51 years.The hearing is scheduled for 1:00 PM and can be watched live at MixTV.TV. ...  Read More

From Cleveland State: The George R. Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Cleveland State Community College will host a Community Pitch Competition on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6 p.m. Modeled after the popular television show, Shark Tank, the winners of the competition will receive seed money to invest in their established business provided by the Lynn Jones Foundation. First place ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Two students face charges after a possible planned attack on other McMinn High School students on Thursday, February 6.Sheriff Joe Guy posted to Facebook that he received a phone call from a parent of one of the teens around 10:30pm that evening, who had "discovered something disturbing".“The parent was very concerned over a video recording he had discovered on a device belongin...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) says a man was killed in a single-car crash in Meigs County on Thursday morning.It happened around 6:50am in the 6500 block of Highway 60, just after Horner Hollow Road.Video from Local 3 News viewer Kent Johnson shows Life Force touching down following the crash on Highway 60.The THP's preliminary report says, 24-year-old Austin Justice was dr...  Read More

From Local 3 News: As the Interstate 24/75 Phase 2 widening project marches on, drivers on eastbound I-24 will have only two lanes to use this weekend.Crews from the Tennessee Department of Transportation will reduce I-24 east to two lanes from 4th Avenue/Exit 181 to Moore Road, starting at 9:00pm Friday, February 7 to 6:00am, Tuesday, February 11.The project is a part of Phase 2 to widen and impr...  Read More

From Local 3 News: FedEx will close its facilities in Dalton and Cleveland later this year. The Chattanooga location will have a staff reduction but will remain open.Some staff will be relocated to other facilities and have already been notified. They will also have additional support with relocating or severance pay.A spokesperson for FedEx released the following statement:"FedEx regularly evalua...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The United Auto Workers (UAW) union released a new video on Wednesday featuring Volkswagen Chattanooga employees as contract negotiations continue. The UAW emphasized that its members are determined to raise standards and improve working conditions at the plant."I've never had the desire to be rich. I just want to be able to provide for my family and do normal American dream stu...  Read More