Bradley County Schools congratulated two educators of the system on social media yesterday for being nominated as a finalist finalists for the 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards. The Tennessee Department of Education announced the finalists yesterday. Kirk Campbell, the Principal of Charleston Elementary Stem Academy is a finalist for Tennessee Principal of t...  Read More

From our partners at Local 3 News: Folks in Polk County are concerned about a bridge across the Ocoee River. They say it looks like a pillar is deteriorating, but the Tennessee Department of Transportation says it’s safe. George Long says he’s seen the problem for at least a year. He says he walks across the bridge daily and is concerned if the problem isn’t fixed soon, it could cause harm to some...  Read More

From our partners at Local 3 News: Tennessee is now the first state in the nation to provide families with free diapers if they use TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program. Starting on Wednesday, August 7,  the program will provide 100 diapers per month for children under two. This new benefit is part of Governor Lee’s strong families initiative, aimed at helping families with practical needs and c...  Read More

From our partners at Local 3 News: An Ooltewah homeowner called 911 just before 2:00 A.M. Sunday reporting a fire. It happened in the 9300 block of Dexter Lane. Firefighters arrived to find head smoke coming from the single-story home. The operation also came with a challenge. Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department says crews had to shuttle water to the scene because the nearest hydrant was half ...  Read More

The Cleveland City School Board met yesterday. Director of Schools, Jeff Elliot announced to the board that CCS Received a $10,000 grant to create a reading bus, and CHS received a $17,000 Aeronautics education grant.  The Board was recognized for being named a TSBA Board of Distinction for the past year.  It was also announced that Board Member Krista McKay will be retiring from her seat at the e...  Read More

The County Commission met last night. Mayor Gary Davis presented a resolution to install new forward-facing cameras in ambulances. The County will be using a new vendor as the contract ended with the previous vendor. The new contract would be a multi-year lease for cameras and software. The cost will be $6,000 for the first year and $5,900 for years two and three. The mayor will explore any lease ...  Read More

It’s back-to-school time in our area! Starting today, Cleveland City Schools are holding reconnection days for students with last names beginning with A through K. Tomorrow, the system will host students with last names beginning with L through Z. School will begin for elementary schools at 8:30 AM and will dismiss at 3:30 PM. Cleveland Middle School and Cleveland High School will start at 7:30 AM...  Read More

Dr. Debbie Murray, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Lee University, was honored with the Distinguished Educator Award for Leadership during the 79th International General Assembly of the Church of God in Indianapolis. Murray, who joined Lee University in 1980, expressed gratitude for the recognition and credited her colleagues and family for their support throughout her career in education. M...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified the driver as 46-year-old Michele L. Lorino. The THP says that Lorino’s 2019 Toyota Camry, traveling eastbound, went off the right side of US-64, where it hit a rock wall and guardrail which sent the vehicle airborne and into Parksville Lake. The vehicle was recovered Saturday.  PREVIOUS STORY: Polk County Sheriff Steve Ross sa...  Read More

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From Local 3 News: Crews battled two fires inside Hiwassee Packaging’s warehouse Saturday. An off-duty firefighter spotted smoke coming from the business in the Dayton, TN industrial park around 10:30 A.M. Crews from several agencies responded to investigate the origin of the smoke. Firefighters discovered two fires inside the chemical packaging plant. After battling the fires for about three hour...  Read More

Two people were taken to the hospital after a fiery crash in Bradley County Saturday evening. It happened on Spring Place Road near Million Drive. Bradley County EMS said the woman driving swerved to avoid stopped traffic. The car flipped into a ditch and then caught fire. Authorities said the woman and man in the car were both wearing seat belts. The man was able to get out on his own.  Bystander...  Read More

From Local 3 News: We’re counting down the last few weeks of summer, which means back-to-school shopping is right around the corner! You can expect stores to be packed this weekend as Tennessee hosts its annual Tax-Free Weekend. “For anyone shopping for computers as well as clothing and school supplies, you’ll be able to benefit by not having to pay taxes on most items,” Michele Mason, President o...  Read More

Councilman Dale R. Hughes was honored with the title of Colonel at a recent council meeting.The honor was presented by Senator Adam Lowe and signed by Governor Bill Lee. Senator Lowe praised Hughes for his contributions to education, business, and community service, noting his tenure as Principal of Bradley High School and his current role as councilman.Hughes will be stepping down from the Clevel...  Read More