The County Commission met last night.County Mayor Gary Davis reminded Commissioners the show "County Rescue", which debuted this past weekend, features our local County EMS. The show will air on Sunday nights at 8 pm on The Great American Family Channel or PureFlix. During District updates, 7th District Commissioner, Bill Winters congratulated Lake Forest Middle School’s Show Choir, Revolution on ...  Read More

The Cleveland City Council met yesterday.During the meeting, two announcements were made about road work starting this week that will require temporary road closures.Parker Street will experience closures today as road crews handle 4-way stop conversions. Drivers are urged to use caution in the area and follow the signage. Wednesday night, a portion of Paul Huff Parkway will be closed at the HWY 6...  Read More

From District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett Facebook: In the summer of 2023, the Cleveland Police Department received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (“NCMEC”). The tip stated that a user in Cleveland, Tennessee uploaded two images of child sexual abuse material to a website called BingImage. BingImage is an AI-assisted tool which allows a user to upload ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Five years have passed since Sandra Arp last saw or spoke to her son, Riley Jenkins."We get in the truck and we turn that curve, and I saw Riley's motorcycle in the ditch," she said.The 21-year-old was killed while riding his motorcycle on No Pone Road in Bradley County, less than a mile from where he lived with his mom."I couldn't feel my legs anymore. I just remember falling a...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Cleveland man charged with the murder of his ex-wife last month appeared in court Friday for a preliminary and bond hearing.Craig Liner, 61, faces charges of first-degree murder and felony murder in the death of his ex-wife, realtor Karen Liner.During the hearing, eight witnesses testified, including Cleveland Police Detective, Don Nation, who shared that surveillance footage ...  Read More

Frpm Local 3 News: Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School in Cleveland is inviting the community to celebrate the completion of their long-awaited expansion on Tuesday, February 25. “This expansion means so much to our students, teachers, and families,” said Principal Sara Whitener. “We’ve been dreaming about this day for a long time, and we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone who has supporte...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Sunset Memorial Gardens has faced numerous complaints over the years from family members who have shown up to visit loved ones only to find their graves dismantled and uncared for. In 2023, the state fined the cemetery for not keeping the grounds in proper order."We've had complaints about cemeteries for years in the 10th Judicial District,” Stephen Hatchett of District 10 says....  Read More

From TN.gov: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is leading a 38-state bipartisan coalition urging the FDA to crack down on counterfeit and unsafe versions of weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound.Skrmetti warns that fake drugs from overseas supply chains pose serious health and security risks. The coalition is calling on the FDA to enforce stricter r...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) will be making a stop in Cleveland on Saturday, March 22 at 4:00pm.Tickets to this evening of adventure, storytelling and community start at $20 for adults, or $10 for attendees under 17.You can watch the films at the Doris Johnson Screening Room at Lee University.Hosted by Spotted Dog Outfitters LLC and Lee University Angling, proceed...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Tennessee Valley Authority has asked EPB and Cleveland Utilities to spread the word of voluntary power reductions.Cleveland Utilities says the cold snap is upping power demand, so they're asking the community to voluntarily conserve power.EPB asks everyone to follow the below steps specifically on Thursday and Friday from 7:00am to 11:00am:Set your thermostat to 65-68 degree...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Chattanooga Police Department officer is okay after a shoplifting suspect clipped him with his car while fleeing the scene Tuesday.According to a statement given exclusively to Local 3, an officer had been notified of a shoplifting suspect.The officer followed 31-year-old Nicholas Davis to his vehicle on foot, attempting to get him to stop.Davis instead jumped in his car and a...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Cleveland Middle unveiled a new mural on Tuesday that represents the school's commitment to fostering a global perspective and celebrates the connections that unite students.The mural on the wall of the school bears the motto "We are Cleveland, and the World Walks Our Halls.”It is meant to serve as a reminder of how education can bring people together to create meaningful connec...  Read More

Winter Weather has once again reached the Southeast Tennessee region.Here is a list of closings & delays for Wednesday, Feb. 19:Schools-Bradley County Schools - Closed WednesdayCleveland City Schools - Closed WednesdayAthens City Schools - Closed WednesdayCalhoun City Schools - Closed WednesdayCandies Creek Academy - Closed WednesdayChattanooga State - Remote Learning WednesdayCleveland Christians...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday.The Commission passed a resolution officially sanctioning the Bradley County America 250 Committee and authorizing the county to receive and distribute state funds for the celebration of America's 250th Anniversary, which will take place in 2026. Finance Committee Chairman and 3rd District Commissioner Milan Blake made a motion to set the 2025/2026 budge...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A local family is speaking out after discovering their mother’s grave was severely damaged at Sunset Memorial Gardens, a cemetery that has faced years of complaints over poor maintenance.For Karla Richeson and her family, visiting their mother’s grave has always been a sacred tradition. Their mother passed away from COVID-19 three years ago, and each year, they return to honor h...  Read More

From Local 3 News: While the Walnut Street Bridge renovation is scheduled to begin on March 17, pre-renovation set-up began on Monday, Feb. 17.Small sections of the sidewalk will close for short periods of time while the remainder of the bridge stays open for pedestrian traffic. At least one side of the bridge will remain open until March 17 when the full renovation begins.The city has also launch...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Bradley County first responders are mourning following the passing of Chaplain Bill Griffith Sunday morning.Griffith was a chaplain for Bradley County EMS and also a former Chief Deputy at the Bradley County Sheriff's Office."For decades, he provided support and guidance to our first responders, always ready with a kind word or a prayer when needed most," Bradley County EMS post...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has launched the "TBI Find" app for to enhance public awareness and provide essential details on missing persons. The app has two main features:Stay Informed: Receive notifications and access educational resources to stay informed and proactive.Vital Information Repository: Collect and store important details about yourself or your lov...  Read More

From Local 3 News: In Polk County, a section of Highway 30 near Sage Hill Road, or Kimsey Mountain Highway in Reliance, Tennessee, will be closed until further notice. We spoke with one resident who said his friend was driving on the highway when it collapsed."A friend of mine was coming through there this morning going to work, and he ran off into that and ended up in off the bank. He's okay, but...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Brainerd High School student was arrested Friday for carrying a loaded handgun on school property. School staff were made aware of the incident when they received a phone call threatening mass violence, the Hamilton  County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says.A loaded handgun was found in the student's backpack, officials say.The student was arrested and placed in custody at the Hami...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The office of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee sparked controversy when they missed the January 1 deadline renewal for the federal Electronic Benefits Transfers Program for Children (Summer EBT).The program, which began in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, provided families with $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy food during the summer months. The Summer EBT Program, ac...  Read More

The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens of a scam text claiming recipients owe money for FastTrack Lane Tolls. If you receive this message, do not click any links or provide payment information. For more details, visit www.bradleysheriff.com/scams-and-fraud....  Read More

UPDATE: A Chattanooga Preparatory School teacher has been ordered to not have contact with minors after being indicted on 14 counts related to sexual exploitation.Kenya White's charges all stem from a February 2023 incident. A student at the school tells us White was a teacher at Chatt Prep at the time.White faces a $10,000 bond for each count. He was indicted on February 10, 2025 on the following...  Read More

The Bradley County School Board met last night.Chairman and 2nd District Board Member Vicki Beaty appointed 3rd District Board Member Teddy Bryson to the Capital Outlay Committee. Both Beaty and Bryson will serve on the Committee. Bradley County Schools will host a job fair at the PIE Center on February 25 from 4:00- 5:30 p.m. The fair is for anyone interested in working for Bradley County Schools...  Read More