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

The Bradley County Commission met last night.Commissioners re-elected 2nd District Commissioner, Tom Crye, as Chairman and elected 6th District Commissioner Tim Mason as Vice Chairman. During the meeting, several Commissioners praised Commissioner Bill Winters for serving as Vice Chairman. Winter, who did not seek reelection for the post, simply said it was time for him to move on. Winters praised...  Read More

From Local 3 News: U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) backs sending the National Guard to Memphis amid President Trump's efforts to "restore law and order" to cities with high crime rates.“Blue cities like Memphis need all the help they can get to combat violent crime, and I’m grateful for President Trump’s tremendous work to hold leftist officials accountable for putting their own citizens at r...  Read More

From WBBJ: A new study ranks Tennessee among the worst states for fatal hit-and-run crashes.According to 2023 crash data, Tennessee recorded 102 deadly hit-and-run incidents, with 1.4 deaths per 100,000 residents. That means more than 8% of all fatal crashes in the state involved a hit-and-run.The report, from Montana Capital Car Title Loans, ties Tennessee with Arizona for overall risk. Researche...  Read More

From WBIR: As they ponder whether to seek her transfer to adult court, Meigs County prosecutors are asking a judge for more time to finalize health evaluations for a 15-year-old girl accused of killing her father.Ninth Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson filed a motion to extend the time in Evalett High's case in Meigs County Juvenile Court. Authorities allege Evalett shot and kille...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Lee University Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season, featuring four productions, including one student-directed show. The lineup showcases a range of plays that highlight themes of change and personal growth, offering audiences a season filled with storytelling and diverse theatrical experiences. “This we are featuring plays that center on seasons of change,” said Dr. Ch...  Read More

ATHENS, Tenn. — Cleveland’s young Blue Raiders took a big step forward in Week 2, but it still wasn’t enough to stop a late surge from McMinn County. Despite leading 21-13 midway through the third quarter, the Raiders surrendered 27 unanswered points before a late score trimmed the final margin to 40-29 Friday night at Cherokee Stadium.First-year head coach Chris Brown praised his players’ effort,...  Read More

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Bradley Central bounced back in a big way Friday night, delivering longtime head coach Damon Floyd a memorable 48th birthday gift — a decisive 28-14 victory over sixth-ranked Walker Valley in the annual “County Conflict” at The MAC.Senior running back Kenyon Phelps led the charge, rushing for 219 yards on 24 carries, including three touchdowns. His performance marked the 24th ti...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and the Transportation Security Administration expects more than 17 million people to travel starting Thursday.Spokesperson for AAA (The American Automobile Association) with ACG (The Auto Club Group) Stephanie Milani says there are three major causes of accidents on the roads - driving too fast, distracted driving, and impaired driving.However, the...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Lee University’s Department of Language and Literature will offer English as a Second Language classes to the community through its Center for English Language and Literacy. Literacy classes will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 9, and conversation classes will begin on Thursday, Sept. 11.   CELL will offer five levels of conversation classes for all levels of learners, ranging from ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Penelope R. Convertino, 22, of Murfreesboro, has been charged with threatening to murder U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Middle District of Tennessee.The report says Convertino left a violent voicemail at Blackburn’s Nashville office on May 30, intending to intimidate and interfere with the senator’s official duties. She was arrested on Thu...  Read More

From the Chattanooga Times Free Press: Rhea County school officials have denied allegations of bullying and harassment from a former teacher who has filed a federal lawsuit.The suit, filed July 2, claims former first-grade teacher Martha McClendon was harassed and discriminated against because of her medical conditions, including lupus and fibromyalgia.In their response, the school district said h...  Read More

Cleveland City Schools issued a press release yesterday to announce that Blythe-Bower Elementary teacher Laura Stilltrotter has been recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education as the 2025–26 Tennessee Novice Teacher of the Year for the Southeast CORE Region.Stilltrotter was honored recently at the state’s Excellence in Education event in Nashville, where she was one of only eight teachers...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Until now, it was illegal to openly carry a firearm in Tennessee's parks. That has since changed after a court ruling struck down a state law, saying it was unconstitutional.A three-judge panel at the Gibson County Chancery Court struck down two state laws on Friday: a decision that's been more than two years in the making. "They violate the TN constitution. They violate the sec...  Read More

Agents arrest 3 in Cleveland during human trafficking operation-From Local 3 News: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) agents helped arrest three people in Hamilton County during an undercover human trafficking operation.This operation was focused in the Cleveland area, aimed at rescuing victims of human trafficking and arresting those trying to engage in sexual acts with minors.Authorities ar...  Read More

From TN.gov: The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state routes for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity at noon on Friday, August 29, until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the Labor Day holiday.“The L...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: The City of Cleveland announced Tuesday a new initiative to create an official Arts and Entertainment District that will serve as a hub for "cultural expression, community engagement and regional tourism." Officials said, "The City will establish a steering committee of diverse stakeholders – including representatives from local arts organizations, business leaders and commu...  Read More

Cleveland City Schools released a statement about a bus accident that occurred yesterday afternoon. Bus 14, transporting Cleveland Middle School students, was involved in a minor accident.According to the release, no students or the bus driver were injured, and all safety procedures were followed. School officials say every student is safe and accounted for....  Read More

From Local 3 News: Cleveland State Community College recently had a 100% pass rate on the paramedic state practical test.All 15 paramedic students passed this test, and 12 of them have already passed the comprehensive exam. The other three students have their comprehensive exams scheduled in the upcoming weeks. Students must pass both tests in order to earn their Tennessee paramedic license.They m...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The TBI is investigating a man who shot himself as officers were arriving at the Tennessee man's home to arrest him on child porn charges.Norman Douglas Burrell of Meigs County was under investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, according to District Attorney General Russell Johnson.The agency had taken out three warrants for sexual exploitation of a min...  Read More