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Cleveland City Council meeting recap
on August 27th, 2024
The Cleveland City Council met yesterday.Chris Bates discussed the newest addition to the city fire truck fleet. The new 100ft fire truck was recently delivered. The truck was a $1.6 million investment by the City. The truck is replacing a vehicle in the fleet that was 23 years old.Council members and Mayor Kevin Brooks thanked Vice Mayor Avery Johnson and Councilman Dale R. Hughes for their servi... Read More
UPDATE: All three victims dead after Cleveland house fire
on August 27th, 2024
From Local 3 News: On Sunday, August 25, Bradley County Fire Rescue (BCFR) responded to a residential fire off of Live Oak Trail.A release from BCFR said that responders arrived to find heavy smoke and intense flames coming from the home.Firefighters entered the structure to find three victims inside. One was pronounced dead at the scene.Bradley County EMS transported two men in critical condition... Read More
Cyclist dies in crash on South Lee Highway
on August 27th, 2024
From Local 3 News: A female cyclist was found deceased on the side of the road after being struck on South Lee Highway on Monday, August 26.Officials say the female was riding the bicycle in the parking lot of the Budget Inn, soon exiting the parking lot onto South Lee Highway in Cleveland.She was struck by a Dodge Ram that was traveling south. The driver of the Dodge Ram was not injured, official... Read More
Collegedale police arrest woman for using drugs with children in car
on August 26th, 2024
From Local 3 News: Collegedale Police responded to the Walmart on Little Debbie Parkway Friday night after reports of someone using drugs inside a parked car.Officers arrived and found a car matching the description the caller reported in the Walmart parking lot. They discovered Katanna Lashae White was in the front passenger seat.According to a release, White was showing signs of intoxication and... Read More
UPDATE: Man faces murder charge after woman's body found in Athens church fire
on August 26th, 2024
From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The TBI says an arrest has been made in the homicide of Linda Buchanan and St. Mark AME Zion Church fire.Kyle Hickox is charged with Second Degree Murder.Autopsy results found Buchanen died before the church fire. According to the TBI, evidence led investigators to Hickox as the suspect.Agents arrested Hickox Friday and booked him into the McMinn County jail where he's b... Read More
Walmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to elevated arsenic levels
on August 26th, 2024
From Local 3 News: Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. that were found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after making its original announcement Aug. 15. The new classification said the affected product may temporarily cause adverse he... Read More
UPDATE: TOSHA now investigating fatal trench collapse
on August 26th, 2024
UPDATE: Tennessee's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) is investigating the deadly trench collapse that happened Thursday in Cleveland.The collapse claimed the life of a worker at Dillard Construction who was nine feet below the surface.Coworkers tried to rescue the man, but were unable to. The rescue operation moved into a recovery phase once first responders determined the vic... Read More
High School Football Schedules 2024
on August 23rd, 2024
Bradley CentralAugust 23McMinn CoAugust 30Tyner AcademySeptember 6@ MaryvilleSeptember 13Walker ValleySeptember 20@ Innovation AcaSeptember 27October 4FarragutOctober 11@ Hardin ValleyOctober 18Red BankOctober 25ClevelandNovember 1@ BeardenNovember 8PlayoffsNovember 15PlayoffsNovember 22PlayoffsCleveland High SchoolAugust 23ClintonAugust 30@ McMinn CountySeptember 6Walker ValleySeptember 13Farragu... Read More
“RARE INCIDENT” Cleveland construction worker dies trapped 9 feet under trench
on August 23rd, 2024
From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The construction worker who fell into a trench was determined to be deceased mid-rescue, when the operation turned into a recovery. The Tri-State Mutual Aid called this a “rare incident.” Eighteen agencies responded to the scene on Thursday afternoon. Crews on the scene say the victim was 9 feet under the surface, partially covered. Fellow workers tried to rescue the vic... Read More
Unemployment rates drop in a majority of Tennessee counties
on August 23rd, 2024
From TN Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development: The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development released county-level July unemployment data for counties yesterday. The Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for the entire state remained the same at 3.0% from June’s rate. The unemployment rate decreased in 77 counties, increased in 10 counties, and remained the same in 8 counties. Sev... Read More
State of Tennessee begins issuing newly designed driver licenses & ID cards
on August 23rd, 2024
From Local 3 News: The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security began issuing new driver licenses and ID cards on Monday. The cards have a new look, which features the Tennessee flag and state capitol. But you may be wondering, why the change? “Well, periodically we need to change the licenses to upgrade for different features. These features help prevent fraud and we incorporate new t... Read More
Bradley County Commission meeting recap
on August 20th, 2024
The Bradley County Commission met yesterday. Although the meeting was short, commissioners had several issues to discuss and voted on several resolutions. 3rd District Commissioner, Milan Blake asked County Assistant Laurie Moultrie to look into the proposed amendment to the State Constitution that would ban the implementation of a statewide property tax. Blake would like to know more about how i... Read More
DBJ Realty and J-&-S Restaurants, Inc. file lawsuit against new Food City on Highway 411 in Polk Co.
on August 20th, 2024
DBJ Realty and J-&-S Restaurants, Inc. have filed a lawsuit claiming the new Food City on Highway 411 in Polk County would be violating deed restrictions that do not allow the service of “fast food items” or “cafe seating” if the store was built as planned. Yesterday, we read a statement on-air from Food City that read in part, “Food City disagrees with the allegations in the complaint. In an effo... Read More
TN celebrating three consecutive months of record-low unemployment
on August 16th, 2024
According to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Tennessee is celebrating its third consecutive month of record-low unemployment, holding steady at 3% for July. According to the report, the state added 2,000 new nonfarm jobs, with notable growth in construction and healthcare sectors. Over the past year, Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate drop... Read More
Cleveland City Schools announces passing of longtime educator, Barbara Ector
on August 16th, 2024
Cleveland City Schools released a statement yesterday about the passing of Barbara Ector, a dedicated educator who served for 36 years in the system. Read the statement here:‘Cleveland City Schools is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Barbara Ector, a beloved educator who devoted 36 years to serving the students, staff, and families of our community. Barbara had recently retired after a l... Read More
HCSO School Resource Deputy involved in head-on collision on Hwy. 58 in Meigs Co.
on August 16th, 2024
From our partners at Local 3 News: A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy (SRD) was involved in a head-on collision in the 13600 block of Highway 58 in Meigs County on Thursday, August 15. The SRD was struck head-on when the driver of the other car crossed over into his lane, officials say.Both the SRD and other driver are believe to have had minor injuries, officials report. Th... Read More
Cleveland City Council meeting recap
on August 13th, 2024
The Cleveland City Council met yesterday. Election Administrator, Fran Green spoke to the Council about the City School Board vacancy in the Second District. No one qualified to be on the ballot for the position. One candidate did qualify to be a write-in candidate but failed to receive enough votes to occupy the position according to state law. The Council voted to appoint current school board me... Read More
Bradley County Commission work session recap
on August 13th, 2024
The County Commission met for a work session yesterday. Mayor Gary Davis asked Assistant Adam Lewis to give a broadband update during the meeting. Lewis announced that the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Grant letters of intent are due by October 9th. Volunteer Electric will be applying and the grant is open to other providers as well. The Mayor also presented a resolution to amend and upda... Read More
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Archive
2024
July
Cleveland State - Advanced Business ProgramThe Learning College - TCPSCleveland City Councilman Dale R. Hughes honored with title of ColonelTennessee’s tax-free weekend provides opportunity to save money on back-to-school shoppingBystanders pull Bradley County crash victim from car before it burst into flamesCrews battle two fires inside Dayton chemical packaging company SaturdayESC en Mezcla TV 08-02-24
August
UPDATE: THP identifies the driver whose car went into Parksville LakeLee’s Dr. Murray receives COG Distinguished Educator AwardCleveland City Schools & Bradley Co. Schools back-to-school schedulesBradley County Commission meeting recapCleveland City School Board meeting recapOoltewah home destroyed in early morning fireTennessee announced as first state to provide families with free diapers, amid new TennCare benefitPolk County residents concerned after picture showing decaying bridge pillar surfacesTwo Bradley Co. Schools educators nominated for TN Principal / Supervisor of the Year awardsSearch continues for missing juvenile in ClevelandCity of Cleveland announces revised hours for public pools for rest of seasonAll Bradley Co. Schools students eligible for free meals for 2024-25 school yearAthens drug best leads to arrest, seizure of drugs, guns, cash and explosivesUPDATE: Body found, believed to be missing Grundy Co. manTVA to upgrade technology and relocate operations system to Georgetown, TNInfant found dead in unattended car in Collegedale; father charged with reckless homicideBradley County Commission work session recapCleveland City Council meeting recapHCSO School Resource Deputy involved in head-on collision on Hwy. 58 in Meigs Co.Cleveland City Schools announces passing of longtime educator, Barbara EctorTN celebrating three consecutive months of record-low unemploymentDBJ Realty and J-&-S Restaurants, Inc. file lawsuit against new Food City on Highway 411 in Polk Co.Bradley County Commission meeting recapState of Tennessee begins issuing newly designed driver licenses & ID cardsUnemployment rates drop in a majority of Tennessee counties“RARE INCIDENT” Cleveland construction worker dies trapped 9 feet under trenchHigh School Football Schedules 2024UPDATE: TOSHA now investigating fatal trench collapseWalmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to elevated arsenic levelsUPDATE: Man faces murder charge after woman's body found in Athens church fireCollegedale police arrest woman for using drugs with children in carUPDATE: All three victims dead after Cleveland house fireCyclist dies in crash on South Lee HighwayCleveland City Council meeting recapBradley County Commission meeting recapTVA plans to increase power rates to 5.25% this fallStudent arrested for carrying stolen, loaded handgun at Howard High SchoolAuto theft suspect arrested after police chase on Hwy 153; stolen car recoveredChancellor Jerri S. Bryant denies 10th Judicial District Attorney Elect Stephen Hatchett's petition to take office before term beginsCleveland State to receive GIVE grant from state8 school threats reported in first 3 weeks of school in Tennessee ValleyUPDATE: Chattanooga State Confirms Campus is SafeUPDATE: “Potential gunman” threatened to harm Chatt State students if payment not receivedManhunt underway for man who fired shots at deputiesSen. Blackburn questions DHS and ICE over losing track of 32,000 migrant children
September
Cleveland State to host free TEAS prep classUPDATE: One person injured, dog killed in Ooltewah-Georgetown Rd fire SaturdayI-75 Interstate shutdown after Tuesday morning crashTwo people killed, child injured in wrong-way crash on I-75 Tuesday morningEast Hamilton Middle School student arrested after bringing gun to schoolCleveland Bradley County Public Library receives Technology GrantCleveland City School Board meeting recapBradley County Commission meeting recapFormer student arrested for threat at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, HCSO saysCleveland's Kevin Kinser to appear on Times Square Video presentationTeen charged with killing 4 at Georgia high school had been focus of earlier tips about threatsAshlynn's Weekender GuideBuiltwell Bank Inc. and Bradley County Financial Corp. announce mergerUPDATE: CPD identifies two people killed in wrong-way crash on I-75 Tuesday morningUPDATE: 17-year-old arrested in alleged shots fired near Dade County school bus incidentTVA sets summer 2024 record power demandTWRA reports no boating related fatalities over 2024 Labor Day weekendOver 90,000 Fords recalled for possible engine failureFormer CMS teacher who filmed students in locker room sentenced MondayBradley County Commission meeting recapCouncil members sworn in at Cleveland City Council meeting Monday UPDATE: Man suspected in death of Cleveland woman arrested in TexasMultiple school threats in Hamilton County reported on Tuesday, students arrestedOak Ridge Multibillion Dollar Nuclear Project: Largest Investment in Tennessee HistoryCleveland State launches new Apprenticeship Program with Starplex Scientific15 arrests for school threats during first month of school in Tennessee ValleyCleveland City Schools honors two educators for exceptional contributionsJon Bon Jovi helped persuade a woman to come off the ledge of a Nashville bridge, police sayBradley County School Board meeting recapCleveland High students bring CFC games to viewers worldwideStudent arrested after threatening to kill teachers at Chattanooga Prep.UPDATE: Suspects who fired at officers remain at large, yet "no longer a threat"Head-on collision in Chattanooga claims woman's life FridayDr. Linda Cash named 2025 Tennessee Superintendent of the YearUPDATE: Three now in custody, one at large after McMinn Co. home invasionCharleston man charged for assaulting teen daughterRoad work causes Inman Street closure during evening hours through FridayBradley County Commission meeting recapChamber of Commerce announces 2024-25 Class of Youth Leadership ClevelandVolkswagen recalls 99,000 ID.4 SUVs; doors may open unexpectedlyTennessee official and executive accused of rigging a bid on a $123M contract are chargedSuspicious death in Dalton under investigation by officialsI-75 S shuts down Wednesday night after crash near East Ridge exitBradley County bus involved in accident WednesdayBradley Central announces Hall of Fame Class of 2024Volkswagen Chattanooga to furlough about 200 employees following ID.4 recallAshlynn's Weekender GuideOoltewah High student killed in Snow Hill Road crash Thursday morning