An emergency petition on Tuesday was filed to expedite the conservatorship action brought by the son of Life Care Centers of America CEO Forrest Preston, as other executive members cited year-end obligations.Executives of the company say Preston’s son, Aubrey Preston, should be appointed as his conservator on an emergency basis due to the critical and time-sensitive needs of Life Care and its affi...  Read More

UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on I-24 eastbound. They say the shooter is claiming self-defense.When police arrived on scene on Tuesday, November 5, they found a man with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a hospital where he died.The shooter had remained at the scene and was arrested.According to police, the preliminary investigation re...  Read More

From Local 3 news (AP): Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch...  Read More

UPDATE: A 20-year-old man was killed in a wrong way crash on I-75 around 3:00am, the Chattanooga Police Department said.The man was driving a Ford Excursion southbound on I-75 Northbound, and at mile marker 2.4 he crashed into a Dodge Ram, seriously injuring a 32-year-old man.After the initial impact, the Dodge Ram was hit a second time by a semi-truck, the CPD said.The Chattanooga Fire Department...  Read More

Bradley County’s election results from yesterday are in. Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump won the county with 80.2% of the vote with 38,034 votes to 9, 355 votes for Kamala Harris. Statewide, Trump won with roughly 65% of the vote. U.S. Senate incumbent Republican Marsha Blackburn defeated Democrat Gloria Johnson with 80% of the vote in Bradley County. Statewide, Blackburn received ...  Read More

Early voting in Bradley County for the Nov. 5 election has concluded, with 37,414 ballots cast, representing nearly 47% of eligible voters. According to a release from Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, statewide early voting also saw high participation, with a record-breaking 2 million votes. Williamson County led the state with over a 60% turnout. This year’s State’s numbers are nearly one-third h...  Read More

The Cleveland City School Board met yesterday. The board celebrated several student achievements and community initiatives. A major highlight was the announcement of Cleveland High School’s impressive 94.4% graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, which exceeds the state average across all demographics. Currently, Tennessee's statewide average graduation rate is 92.1%. Cleveland City Schools...  Read More

The County Commission met last night.County Mayor Gary Davis opened the meeting by remembering the late David Swafford, a former member of the Bradley County Fire Department. The mayor also praised Mainstreet Cleveland and those involved with the planning of the Cleveland Block Party for bringing the community together on Halloween. The commission unanimously approved the reappointment of Mike Hug...  Read More

From News Channel 9: A murder suspect from Monroe County, Nicholas Wayne Hamlett, remains on the run and is considered armed and dangerous. Police in Chapin, South Carolina, reported spotting Hamlett Thursday morning, however, a search of the area was unsuccessful. Hamlett was identified after allegedly calling 911 dispatchers in Polk County under the name Brandon Andrade, claiming he’d fallen fro...  Read More

Rosa Andrade, a 29-year-old swept away in September’s flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, was found dead Friday along Interstate 26 in Erwin, TN. Andrade was the last of six employees from Impact Plastics in Unicoi County who were missing. Her husband said she called to say goodbye just before the flood hit. Her body was discovered in a debris field, 33 days after the storm. The Tennessee Immigra...  Read More

There was a fire at the Mountain View Inn in Cleveland last night.  According to Assistant Cleveland Fire Chief Pete van Dusen, the fire was confined to a mechanical room, however, Cleveland Utilities did have to disconnect power to the entire building. Management is working with the Red Cross to work out a solution for the occupants. ...  Read More

Household Hazardous Waste Day provides Bradley County residents a free opportunity to dispose of hazardous items. The event will take place this Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Bradley County Justice Center.Accepted items include:- Home chemicals- like paint and cleaners. - Lawn and garden chemicals- like herbicides and pesticides. - Automotive products such as coolant and fuel additi...  Read More

UPDATE: An investigation has begun concerning the death of a Superior Traffic Control worker on I-75 North near Cleveland, Tennessee.Superior Traffic Control notified Tennessee OSHA (TOSHA) of the fatality on Thursday, October 31.The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development says that the investigative process will include surveying the location, reviewing company records and procedu...  Read More

From the Chattanooga Times Free-Press…In an update to a story, we brought you yesterday…A Bradley County judge has ordered Life Care Centers of America CEO Forrest Preston to undergo two medical exams within 10 days as part of a conservatorship petition filed by his son, Aubrey Preston. Chancellor Jerri Bryant appointed attorney Katherine Lentz as guardian ad litem for the 91-year-old Preston, all...  Read More

The Downtown Halloween Block Party is tonight! The festivities begin at 5:00 PM. The Mars Treat Street will open at 6 PM, and the WCLE Costume Contest will start at 6:30 PM. There will also be great music all throughout the event. Drivers should be aware that Ocoee, Broad, and Church streets between Central and Inman will be closed to traffic early this afternoon. If unable to attend, watch the ev...  Read More

Early voting runs through October 31st in Tennessee. According to Bradley County Election Administrator Fran Green, an additional 2,821 voted in Bradley County yesterday, bringing the total vote count to 14,145. Compared to voting totals in the 2020 November election at this point in the early voting cycle, we have seen roughly a 2% increase in early voting totals. In Bradley County, there are 4 e...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Jones Loving Paws Rescue is a Cleveland nonprofit with a mission to rescue homeless or injured cats and kittens, providing veterinary care, vaccinations, and microchipping. Right now, there are over 50 cats in their care that need loving homes, and the organization's president said they need help to continue saving lives."We get calls daily," said Kimberly Jones. Currently, ther...  Read More

From Chattanooga Times Free Press: Aubrey Preston, son of Life Care Centers of America founder Forrest Preston, is seeking court intervention to become his father’s conservator. Court documents filed in Bradley County Chancery Court allege abuse and financial exploitation of Preston, who is 91. Kim Preston and her siblings are accused of manipulating him and acquiring substantial assets, including...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Highway 64 in Polk County has been reopened.PREVIOUS STORY: Highway 64 in Polk County will be closed for several more hours following a semi-truck crash at the Whitewater Center.Polk County 911 Emergency Communication District says no one was injured, but it is a large mess to clean up....  Read More

The Cleveland City Council met yesterday.Mark Chaney was sworn in as a member of the Airport Authority. Rodney Williams spoke to Council members on the relocation of the City Wellness Center. City Manager Joe Fivas also joined the discussion regarding the location’s use in the future and access to the public. Fivas stated that decisions have not been formalized. The main reason for the changes is ...  Read More

The County Commission met yesterday for a work session. Commission Chairman, Tom Crye, introduced State Representative Dan Howell to make a presentation to Lauren Limburg, Walker Valley's softball coach. Linburg was named TSSAA’s 2024 Softball Coach of the Year. She has coached for 13 seasons, made two state tournament appearances, won nine district championships, had 9 region tournament appearanc...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Corporal Enoch Hurd, 52, died Friday evening after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, October 13, the Collegedale Police Department said.The accident occurred along the Cherohala Skyway, a mile into North Carolina, while Corporal Hurd was off-duty and riding with a group of friends."We are heartbroken by this loss," said Chief Jack Sapp. "Enoch serve...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning of a scam for those who plan to get festive with decorations during any holiday.How the scam works:The BBB says the scam happens when people, who browse online for holiday decorations, seemingly think they found the perfect item in a social media ad or search results.The BBB says the decorations not only look incredible but also have l...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The suspect that stabbed a woman multiple times and then himself in Dalton has been identified as Terry Lee Chamlee, 67. The condition of both Chamlee and the victim is still unknown. Dalton Police say the final list of charges have not been settled.This is an ongoing investigation.PREVIOUS STORY: A Dalton man stabbed a woman at a store on the afternoon of Friday, Octobe...  Read More