From Lee University: Lee University will commemorate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events beginning Monday, Jan. 20, continuing through the week. Events are designed to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring impact on justice, unity, and equality and provide opportunities for community engagement, education, and celebration.The week’s theme, “A Day…...  Read More

Public school parents and educators are fighting back against Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's voucher proposal.The team called Public School Strong, a group that is supportive of public schools is holding a rally in Chattanooga to warn others about the proposal.Governor Lee is proposing 20,000 private education vouchers at a rate of $7,075 per voucher.The first 10,000 vouchers are for families under...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A water main break has shut down 24 Shallowford Road for 24-hours.The closure will affect all lanes of traffic on Shallowford Road. Citywide services will also complete an icing treatment along the affected stretch of the road to ensure safety for drivers, city officials say....  Read More

From Local 3 News: In Tennessee, cell phones and other electronic devices in classrooms may become a thing of the past.Multiple bills related to the matter are being brought to the table this legislation session.Tennessee State Senator Todd Gardenhire and State Representative Dan Howell teamed up to write a bill to ban cell phones, tablets, laptops, and gaming devices in classrooms.They both said ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Sweetwater man was arrested on Thursday, January 9 after a search warrant led to the discovery of multiple containers of fentanyl.The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) sought out the search warrant after receiving a tip that fentanyl was being sold in the 800 block of Beardshire Street.Police say that during the search, drug paraphernalia was found in addition to the containe...  Read More

The Cleveland City Council met yesterday. The Council praised the efforts of Public Works during the local snowstorm. The City used between 500-600 tons of salt. Crews worked for about 36 hours straight.City Manager, Joe Fivas, discussed a recent meeting between Fivas, City Mayor, Kevin Brooks, and County Mayor, Gary Davis, to discuss changes in the urban growth boundary. Fivas told the Council he...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday for a work session.5th District Commissioner and Education Chairwoman, Cindy Slater, recommended the Commission send a letter to our local legislative delegation and other key legislators opposing the Education Freedom Act of 2025, a voucher bill supported by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.The Education Committee met with County Schools Director, Dr. Linda ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The recent snowy conditions helped the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) find and arrest a wanted fugitive from Georgia.On Saturday, January 12, deputies got an anonymous tip that told them Brandon Frady, 31, was at a home near the 2600 block of Banks Road in Chattanooga. Frady was wanted in Catoosa County for the following charges:Aggravated AssaultSimple BatteryCriminal ...  Read More

From Cleveland State: Cleveland State Community College Foundation will celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the newly renovated Mark E. Smith Performance Center on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 4 p.m. in the L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium on the Cleveland State campus.The Performance Center is located on the first floor of the gymnasium and provides state-of-the-art fitness equipment to help studen...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Hamilton County man was arrested on Friday, January 10 after shooting at a family he claimed was sledding on his property.The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) received a call from the 6300 block of Stoney River Drive concerning a shooting at a family playing in the snow.Deputies say that when they arrived, they found that two parents had taken their four children down t...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Chattanooga police are investigating a car crash that resulted in injuries Thursday evening on Highway 153 near Boy Scout Road.It is unknown if the injuries sustained are life-threatening, officials say.We are working to learn more.This is a developing story & will be updated....  Read More

Food City is celebrating the grand opening of its new pharmacy at 2310 McGrady Drive in Cleveland, on Monday, Jan. 13, at 9:00 a.m. The pharmacy will offer a range of services, including immunizations, prescription notifications, and a drive-up window for added convenience. Customers can also earn Fuel Bucks for prescription purchases.As part of the event, Food City will donate $2,500 to Life Brid...  Read More

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) held a media briefing yesterday to discuss preparations for the winter storm hitting the state today. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has issued a State of Emergency to ensure regulatory relief and that resources are in place to respond effectively.Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous, and TEMA urges residents to prepare for power outages and ...  Read More

From Live Nation: The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced its 2025 lineup. Taking place June 12–15 in Manchester, Tennessee, this year’s headliners include Luke Combs, Tyler, the Creator, and Olivia Rodrigo. Other featured acts include:•Glass Animals•Avril Lavigne•Hozier•Vampire Weekend•Queens of the Stone AgeBonnaroo is also introducing the “Infinity Stage,” described as the world’s larg...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Whitfield County authorities have released the names of the victims from the Wednesday Cohutta, Georgia fire.The victims of the fire were identified as:Brenda Sandifer, 74Brittany Sandifer, 26Joshua Sandifer, 5Jacob Sandifer, Jr., 4Legend Sandifer, 2The fire remains under investigation, but officials believe it was started by an electrical malfunction.PREVIOUS STORY: A f...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Smoothie and juice bar Etowah Nutrition will be temporarily closed after a car crashed through the store. The business posted to their Facebook about the incident on Wednesday, January 8:Car crashes into Etowah Nutrition"Sorry for the inconvenience we will be closed until further notice. I am hoping to get back open as soon as possible but given the situation, it may take a bit....  Read More

Bradley County Trustee Mike Smith has announced the Trustee's Office recently received a very positive state audit for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The state audit was performed by the Division of County Audits of the Tennessee Comptroller's Office. Smith stated that the tax processing clerks had another outstanding year servicing over 53,000 Bradley County and City of Charleston parcels with 100% a...  Read More

With the possibility of winter weather in our area this week, we encourage you to download our app. Go to mymix1041.com and click on “Download the Mobile App. The App will help you stay informed on local weather information, closings, and breaking news. WCLE will be broadcasting up-to-the-minute information right here on Mix 104.1. In addition to our app and broadcasts, your County’s Emergency Man...  Read More

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is preparing for a significant weather event with snow forecasted to hit the Tennessee Valley on Friday.Covering 24 counties in the Tennessee Valley and the Upper Cumberland Plateau, Rae Anne Bradley, Regional Communications Officer for TDOT said their crews follow a very detailed weather plan and are equipped to treat 7,000 lane miles during the p...  Read More

The Lee University family had only just returned to prepare for the coming spring semester when stunned with news of the passing of long-time coach, faculty, and friend of the university, Kay McDaniel.McDaniel served as coach of Lee University tennis teams, was a professor of health science, and most recently and perhaps most notably conducted free tennis clinics every summer at the university for...  Read More

The Cleveland City Board of Education met on Monday covering several items of business.An approval was passed for the softball field renovation, baseball bleachers renovation, and approval for track and field equipment. The purchase is $25,000.  There was an approval passed for the pursuit of the construction of an intermediate school. A motion was also passed to renovate the pool at the Denning C...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met on Monday covering several items of business. It was reported that Kevin Chastain is in the hospital. Denny Collins reported the Education Committee will meet on Thursday at noon. It was voted unanimously to keep the urban growth policy, with a motion to approve the policy to be on January 21st. Josh Rogers shared his congratulations to the Bradley Bearettes. Ther...  Read More

If you have underlying car problems, the cold weather will display them.The first thing you want to do and can do on your own is check your coolant levels with a coolant tester. What the tester does is check your coolant levels to see where it will freeze, and it should freeze anywhere from -30 to -70 degrees.John Memmer, the President of Stateline Auto, said the coolant test cost anywhere from $8...  Read More

New or returning Tennessee residents from certain states will need a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) from their former state before applying for a new license.Beginning on January 10, those with a driver license from California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, Vermont or West Virginia will have to get a MVR from their former state to apply for a Tennessee license.An MVR must be issue...  Read More