From Local 3 News: Thanks to a multi-agency effort, two felons are now in custody after two separate pursuits through Loudon County and Meigs County.On Tuesday, February 4, officers attempted a traffic stop on a burglary suspect, who then fled the scene, the Sweetwater Police Department said.Arthur Wright was driving a gray short bus, which had been stolen Tuesday morning out of Hamblen County.Eli...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Firefighters with the Decatur Fire Department responded to a fire on North Main Street early Wednesday morning, Feb. 5.When they arrived, they found a single-story building fully engulfed in flames.Decatur fire:Fortunately, all occupants had evacuated the building before emergency crews got on scene, the fire department said on Facebook.They were able to control the fire within ...  Read More

Bradley County Schools is sending a big shoutout to Haley Esquinance, an alumna of the school system, as she begins her American Idol journey.Esquinance is an alumna of Black Fox Elementary, Lake Forest Middle, and Bradley Central High School."Haley, we’ve watched your dedication and passion shine since your school days, and we know you will do GREAT things! Your Bradley County family is cheering ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: With new telephone numbers in high demand, in 2024, the Tennessee Public Utility Commission approved the addition of the new 729 area code to the existing 423 area code region, which covers two non-contiguous regions in eastern Tennessee, serving communities such as Bristol, Chattanooga, Johnson City and Kingsport, as well as many other smaller communities.This process is known ...  Read More

From Cleveland State: Cleveland State Community College was awarded a $300,000 Rural Healthcare Grant from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to expand healthcare programs in the college’s five county service area of Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe and Polk counties.  The grant is a partnership between the Adult Education, Workforce Development, Healthcare departments at th...  Read More

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