From News Channel 9: (Read the full story here) A Rhea County man is free after spending over 30 years in prison for crimes he did not commit.Scott Minton was convicted in 1993 for aggravated rape, kidnapping, and robbery, despite 18 witnesses and time-stamped receipts proving his innocence. His conviction was based on a victim’s live lineup identification. Minton was sentenced to 66 years and end...  Read More

From Lee University: Over 300 high school students, representing 25 schools, will visit Lee University’s campus on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-8, to participate in the annual Honor Choir. The event will conclude with a concert, “Here We Belong,” on Feb. 8 at 4 p.m. in the Conn Center. “We love hosting area choral students, their teachers, and families!” said Dr. Kay Dick, associate professor of mu...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met last night for a voting session.Despite not having any items on the agenda, several items were discussed during the meeting.Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis congratulated Amero International on their recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event marked the company bringing its first facility to the US. Around 105 jobs are expected to be created.Also, 7th District Commi...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Tri-State Mutual Aid Association (TSMA) says multiple vehicles were involved in multiple wrecks Saturday morning on I-75 North and South due to heavy fog. The accidents occurred at Highway 30, near the Athens exit. The association says the following TSMA agencies responded to the scene:Athens City Athens RuralRicevilleNiotaCalhounHillsviewEnglewoodMcMinn County HazmatOther a...  Read More

From TN.gov: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced a settlement in principle between a bipartisan coalition of states and the NCAA over its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) recruiting ban. The lawsuit, led by Tennessee and Virginia, alleged that the NCAA’s restrictions violated federal antitrust laws and harmed student-athletes.A federal judge had already blocked the NCAA from ...  Read More

From Lee University: The 25th annual Great Strides Walk and 23rd annual 65 Roses 5K will take place at Lee University on March 29, raising funds and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.Community leader Jarrett Millsaps returns as event chair, and in a release emphasized the importance of community involvement in fighting cystic fibrosis. Last year’s event drew over 700 participants, contr...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The case against a Harrison man accused of shooting at a family that was sledding in snow near his property has been sent to a grand jury.Records show 56-year-old Benjamin Cook Sr. appeared in Hamilton County General Sessions Court on Wednesday where he given a $50,000 bond.Cook is also ordered by a judge to wear a GPS monitoring device and have drug screens as terms of ...  Read More

Governor Bill Lee’s school voucher bill is now awaiting his signature after passing both chambers of the Tennessee legislature.The Education Freedom Act was approved in the House by a vote of 54-44 and in the Senate by 20-13. The bill’s passage concludes a special legislative session called by Governor Lee on January 15.The legislature also passed a bill banning sanctuary cities in Tennessee.The l...  Read More

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) says there are two crashes in Bradley County that are impacting traffic.The first is on I-75 North at mile marker 33. The direction is closed at the Exit 33 interchange. TDOT says those traveling may need to consider an alternate route.At the scene of the crash, a helicopter can be seen landing. TDOT says the crash is currently under investigation....  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Chattanooga business owner was arrested for a second time in less than a year on Tuesday evening.The police report says 73-year-old Richard “Rick” Davis was arrested at his jewelry store in the 5300 of Brainerd Road.The report is limited in details about the investigation but says Davis is accused of passing worthless checks at his business around January 14, 2025.Davis was bo...  Read More

State Senator Adam Lowe announced yesterday a $2.9 million site development grant for Bradley County’s Industrial Development Board. The funding, administered by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, will support property grading at Spring Branch Industrial Park.Lowe said in the statement that the investment will help attract new businesses and spur economic growth. The S...  Read More

From Local 3 News: An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. There were multiple fatalities, according to a person familiar with the matter, but the precise number of victims was unclear as...  Read More

Yesterday, various committees of the State House and Senate met to discuss Governor Lee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Act. The bill got an unexpected boost from President Donald Trump yesterday afternoon. Trump posted on social media “Congratulations to Tennessee Legislators who are working hard to pass School Choice this week, which I totally support. We will very soon be sending Education BACK...  Read More

The City of Cleveland put out a news alert on social media last night concerning flyers addressed from the KKK of Kentucky. The Cleveland Police Department has investigated and found evidence that flyers were circulated in Cleveland. In the release, Mayor Kevin Brooks assured residents that the Cleveland Police Department will investigate and work to identify the persons who distributed the flyers...  Read More

As we reported yesterday, 61-year-old Charlton Craig Liner is in custody, facing charges of First Degree and Felony Murder in the death of his ex-wife, Karen Liner. Liner appeared in court yesterday and pled not guilty before Judge Clay Collins. His attorney, Paula Henderson, argued for his release, claiming it would be difficult for Liner to prepare for trial while in jail, but the judge denied b...  Read More

UPDATE: Former K-9 Officer Joker has died.Joker was a German Shepard and Bradley County K9 Deputy seriously wounded in the line of duty with his handler, Deputy Eduardo Choate.Joker and Chaote were searching for a group of six juveniles, automobile theft suspects, near Toyota of Cleveland, in September of 2021.Several surgeries and recoveries later, Joker was released from veterinary care to Chaot...  Read More

UPDATE: Charlton Craig Liner is in custody and being charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Karen Liner.Liner is charged with first-degree murder and felony murder, Cleveland police say. He is being held at the Bradley County Justice Center with no bond.PREVIOUS STORY: A homicide investigation is underway after a well-known Cleveland realtor was found dead on Monday.Cleveland police say Karen Lin...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday for a work session. Although no items were on the Agenda, several announcements were made during the meeting. The Bradley County Law Enforcement Committee will meet today at noon at the Sherrif’s Office. The following committees have upcoming meetings at the Bradley County Courthouse: The Audit Committee will meet on February 3, at noon, in the Commissio...  Read More