Bradley County Trustee Mike Smith is reminding residents that April 4, 2025, is the deadline to apply for the county’s Tax Relief and Tax Freeze programs.Those who believe they qualify can apply in person at 1701 Keith St NW. Applicants should bring their ID, Social Security card, and 2023 income information. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p....  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Tennessee House passed a bill limiting people from using SNAP benefits for junk food.The Tennessee Healthy Snack ACT, HB1236, Act would require the Tennessee Department of Human Services to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture allowing the state to end benefits for candy and soft drinks.The bill's main purpose is to provide low-income families with altern...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Local 3 News is working to learn if a suspect search is connected to a death investigation from over the weekend in Marion County.Sheriff Bo Burnett told Local 3 News that the Marion County Sheriff's Department (MCSD) was called about a body being found at around 3:00pm on Sunday in the area of River Canyon Road.Sheriff Burnett said the TBI was called in to help with the investi...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Bradley County man is behind bars after he shot through a gap in a door at his son on Saturday, March 8.From Local 3 News: Deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office initially responded to Flagpoint Drive in Ooltewah for reports of a disorder with a weapon.Officials spoke with the son of Richard Lee Thomas, who said his dad appeared to be intoxicated when he rang the d...  Read More

The Cleveland City Council met yesterday.City manager Joe Fivas announced the Grand Opening of Johnston Park on May 12th at 11:30 a.m. Fivas also announced that City departments are working on budgets. He said at this time, there are more needs than revenue in the current budget draft and the budget will need to be adjusted. The Council will have a proposed budget to review in mid to late May.Fiva...  Read More

The County Commission met yesterday.Two resolutions were proposed, including a TVA buying easement for a substation and a three-year contract for the Sheriff's Department's phone system. Both items will be placed on next week's voting agenda. One item was removed from the next voting session agenda by 5th District Commissioner Cindy Slater. Slater had placed a resolution on the agenda to oppose a ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating missing teen Aiden Christopher Lundy, 17.Police say Aiden was last seen around 8:00pm on Thursday, March 6 at home. Surveillance video shows him leaving the house around 10:15pm. He was wearing a red, black, and white Chicago Bulls hoodie; black, red, and white joggers with holes; and black, red, and white Nike s...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The Walker County Sheriff's Office says the shooter involved in the Saturday murder-suicide involving 4 people was from Marietta, GA.The initial investigation shows the shooter, Russell David Payne, 54, was living apart from his wife, Jacklyn D. Payne, 54.Jacklyn was living at her father's house, Eugene Denny, 79, where Russell traveled to on Saturday night.Investigators...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) have released charges related to a Saturday morning homicide on Powerline Road in Dunlap.Johnathan Belk, 41, is believed to have made a trip to confront his wife, Jada Gholston, 31, and Billy Jean Floyd, 18.Police say he attacked the two, injuring Gholston and killing Floyd.Belk is being held at the Sequatchie County Jail and...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Flames ripped through a home on Freeling Varner Road off Hixson Pike late Thursday night, March 7.Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue say the home was a "total loss," and investigators with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office are investigating the cause.Due to the intensity of the fire and the home's structural instability, firefighters deployed a defensive attack.Just before 11:00pm, fir...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Some exciting news about the Tivoli's renovations was shared with the Rotary Club of Chattanooga on Thursday.The Tivoli Theater downtown on Broad Street is getting a major boost as part of the current reconstruction project.Tivoli Foundation CEO Nick Wilkinson announced a $1-million donation from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) Foundation, and the stage is being na...  Read More

From TN.gov: Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in January at 3.7%, according to the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This matches December’s revised rate and marks an increase from 3.2% in January 2024.Despite the rise, Tennessee’s unemployment rate remains below the national average of 4%. Over the past year, employers in the state added 21,500 jobs, with the ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is looking to save money throughout the country, including in the Tennessee Valley.According to DOGE's website, they plan to keep the Social Security Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Department of Homeland Security from renewing leases for several of its sites in Tennessee and Georgia.The National IRS Office in ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: A family now has a resolution to a years-long battle over who, and how, the estate of Life Care Centers of America's founder Forrest Preston will be managed.On Tuesday, Bradley County Chancery Court Chancellor Jerri Bryant told attorneys for both parties that she had reviewed the case's documentation as well as health-related assessments filed under seal.From the bench, ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: When multiple fires broke out in Monroe County Tuesday, it demonstrated why mutual aid is crucial.For more than 40 years, the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association has served 125 agencies and 250 fire stations in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. They provide resources and support during emergencies to 11 Tennessee counties, six Georgia counties, two Alabama counties and one county in ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Spirit Airlines is launching its first-ever service at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) this June.The expansion will make use of Spirit's modern Airbus A320 aircraft with 176 seats.According to the airline, beginning on June 4 and 5 and through August 12, Spirit will provide nonstop flights between Chattanooga and the following:Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International A...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Tyner Middle student accused of threatening violence at the school was arrested on Tuesday.The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said the school resource officer (SRO) was told by an administrator about the alleged threat.After being found, the HCSO said the student admitted to making the threat.The minor was taken to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.The stu...  Read More

From the office of Tre Hargett, TN Secretary of State: Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has issued a warning about a deceptive mail scam targeting businesses regarding annual report filings. Businesses have reported receiving official-looking mailers from a third party called the “Tennessee Business Filing Center,” which threatens additional fees if reports are not filed through them befor...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Hiwassee River Road (NFSR 108) will close during the first two weeks of March, U.S. Forest Service officials with the Cherokee National Forest said.Watch out for the road closures on these dates:Tuesday, March 4Wednesday, March 5Thursday, March 6Tuesday, March 11Wednesday, March 12Thursday, March 13Workers during this time will replace several culverts alongside the road.Crews w...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Several fire departments responded to a large brush fire in Apison, Tennessee, earlier today.Tri-Community Fire crews received initial calls about a structure fire in East Brainerd shortly after 12:30pm. Less than 10 minutes later, they received reports of a fast-moving grass fire in Apison. With other resources already in use, they requested mutual aid assistance from Catoosa, ...  Read More

The Cleveland City School Board met yesterday.Board members will attend a retreat on March 28 to set system priorities.Kindergarten registration will take place on Saturday, March 29 at CHS Arena.Summer Academic Camps are scheduled for June 2-26, running Monday through Thursday. The camps will provide transportation, meals, and snacks. Locations include Yates Primary for K-3rd grade, Ross Elementa...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met last night for a voting session.Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution from 7th District Commissioner Josh Rogers to rezone property at 1784 Benton Pike from a C-1 Rural Commercial District to a C-3 Highway Commercial District.If you missed the meeting, you can watch it on MixTV.TV....  Read More

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) plans to conduct "checkpoint enforcements" to promote safe driving throughout the month of March."Please designate a sober driver logo or take a ride share. Do not get behind the steering wheel and attempt to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Make the safe choice," says THP.The checkpoints will be conducted in all eight of THP's districts and will co...  Read More

Bradley County Schools is celebrating Mr. Kent Smith, the 8th-grade Principal at Ocoee Middle School, for being named Tennessee Assistant Principal of the Year by the Tennessee Association of Secondary School Principals.Smith, who has spent 23 years with Bradley County Schools—including eight as an assistant principal—is known for his dedication to students, academic excellence, and leadership. Oc...  Read More