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Bradley County voting locations stayed busy on first day of early voting Wednesday
on October 17th, 2024
Early Voting began yesterday and voting locations were busy. Bradley County Election Administrator Fran Green reported to WCLE that a total of 3292 ballots were cast in Bradley County. Of that total, 2,936 were in-person votes and 356 were by mail. OCI was the busiest location with 906 ballots cast. If you compare in-person votes with the first day of early voting in the Presidential Election of 2... Read More
THP seeking help identifying woman's body found along I-40 near Knoxville
on October 16th, 2024
From Local 3 News: An unidentified African American female with serious injuries was found by troopers along I-40 at the 341-mile maker in Roane County on October 13.The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is seeking any assistance that will lead to the identification of the woman.If you have any information about this incident or who the woman could be, contact THP Knoxville District Dispatch Center a... Read More
Lee University to host Red Back Hymnal Night on Oct. 22
on October 16th, 2024
Lee University will present “Songs That Touch Our Hearts” on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in The Lee Chapel, featuring beloved hymns from the Red Back Hymnal. Danny Murray will direct the program and lead the congregation in singing these cherished songs. Murray said of the event, "This event brings together the rich musical heritage of our community. A diverse array of students, faculty, and commu... Read More
Tennessee early voting begins today
on October 16th, 2024
Early Voting begins today in Tennessee. In Bradley County, there are 4 early voting locations. OCI 410 Urbane Rd. NE Bradley County Election Office155 Broad St. NW Northeast Recreation Center264 Berry St. NE Bradley County Fire-Rescue Training Center3715 Dalton Pike SE Hours:Weekdays: 9:00 am – 6:00pmSaturdays: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm There is one exception to the normal operating hours. The Early Vot... Read More
Cleveland City School Board meeting recap
on October 15th, 2024
The Cleveland City School Board met last night.Several announcements were made during the Director’s Update:The board will have its fall retreat on October 29th. Schools will be closed on November 4 from noon to 7 p.m. for Parent/Teacher Conferences and closed the entire day on November 5 for students only for Election Day. Staff will report for a development day. Hal Taylor, Director of Operation... Read More
Bradley County Commission meeting recap
on October 15th, 2024
The Bradley County Commission met yesterday for a work session. County Mayor Gary Davis announced that the County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending in June 2023 from the Government Finance Officers Association. It is the highest form of annual recognition. 3rd District Commissioner and Finance Committee Chairman, Milan Blak... Read More
Chattanooga firefighters fighting woods fire in Red Bank
on October 15th, 2024
From Local 3 News: The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) is fighting a vegetation fire next to a power line cut out in Red Bank Monday evening.Firefighters have been working several hours to put the fire out, having to drag hoses to the top of a steep hill.Fire officials estimated that 1/4 acre is burning right now.There are no injuries or structural endangerment, CFD says.... Read More
Tennessee to launch $100M loan program to help with Hurricane Helene cleanup
on October 14th, 2024
From Local 3 News: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says counties severely impacted by Hurricane Helene will soon be able to access a new $100 million loan program designed to help clear debris and repair damaged water systems.Lee announced the program, dubbed the Helene Emergency Assistance Loan or HEAL program, on Thursday. The Republican says the no-interest loans will go toward communities while they w... Read More
One child was killed in an accident at The Haunted Hilltop; GoFundMe created
on October 14th, 2024
UPDATE: The student that was killed in the Haunted Hilltop tragedy has been confirmed to be a student at the Chattanooga School for Liberal Arts. The school has created a GoFundMe to honor the student, as well as support his family during this time. PREVIOUS STORY: The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department and the Highway 58 Fire Department responded to a call at the Haunted Hilltop that a child ha... Read More
1 dead and 9 wounded as groups trade gunfire near Tennessee State homecoming
on October 14th, 2024
From Local 3 News: Gunfire broke out among a crowd near Tennessee State University's homecoming celebrations, killing one person and wounding nine others, police said.A crowd that gathered earlier Saturday for homecoming events was thinning out when people in two groups near the campus began shooting at around 5 p.m., said Metro Nashville Police spokesperson Don Aaron. Shell casings indicate that ... Read More
Missing woman found dead in Cleveland apartment, suspect extradited to TN for trial
on October 14th, 2024
Update, 10/13/24- Dayren Lopez-Roque was extradited back to Tennessee by the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office and is currently in custody at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Justice Center, awaiting trial for First Degree Murder in the death of Dayana Garcia, age 25. Previous Story:In just less than 24 hours, first-degree murder suspect, Dayren Lopez Roque, 41, was located and arrested at approx... Read More
Suspect in custody as death investigation continues by Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
on October 11th, 2024
From Local 3 News: The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says a death investigation has led to at least one person being taken into custody on Thursday.Deputies were called to a home in the 8200 block of Thrush Hollow Lane near Standifer Gap Road at around 12:40pm.Details are limited at this time.No names, including the suspect's, have been released.The HCSO says there is no threat to the co... Read More
Ferrari catches on fire at Signal Mountain gas station
on October 11th, 2024
From Local 3 News: A Ferrari caught on fire while being fueled at a Signal Mountain gas station on the evening of Thursday, October 10.The car caught on fire at Citgo/Hill-Top Market, the Signal Mountain Fire Department says.The car sustained major damage, as well as damage to the fuel pump and canopy above the car.Fuel pumps were shut off due to the incident. No injuries were sustained by the dri... Read More
TVA warns against swimming, boating near dams after recent hurricanes
on October 11th, 2024
From Local 3 News: In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated homes and businesses across Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is urging residents to avoid swimming or boating near dams.TVA spokesperson Scott Fiedler emphasized that the water conditions remain hazardous due to fluctuating water levels and debris from upstream.“Currently, we are s... Read More
Ashlynn's Weekender Guide 10-10-24
on October 10th, 2024
Happy Fall Break to students and educators in Bradley County and Cleveland schools as well as Lee University students! I'm sure this break was needed for a lot of us this week, so congratulations! You made it!This weekend we're waking up to some chilly mornings at 43 degrees and warming back up in the afternoon with temperatures in the upper 80s. That means that we can finally break out those swea... Read More
The Latest: Hurricane Milton weakens to Category 1, but danger remains in Florida
on October 10th, 2024
From Local 3 News: Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential flooding to much of the state.Milton drew fuel from exceedingly warm Gulf of Mexico waters, twice reaching Category 5 status.The cyclone had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (205 kph) when it roared ashore in Siesta Key, Florida, ... Read More
Hamilton Co. plans audit for two Ooltewah roads after deadly crash
on October 10th, 2024
From Local 3 News: A safety audit for Snow Hill Road and Hunter Road is in the works, the Hamilton County Mayor's Office said.Findings from recent road studies coupled with public safety concerns on the two heavily-trafficked roads have highlighted the need for an audit.Gabe Lowe, a senior at Ooltewah High School, believes that Snow Hill Road presents too many dangers for new and young drivers."As... Read More
Tennessee corrections chief says new process for executing inmates will be completed by end of year
on October 10th, 2024
From Local 3 News: Tennessee's corrections chief said Wednesday that the department expects to unveil a new process for executing inmates by the end of the year, signaling a possible end to a yearslong pause due to findings that several inmates were put to death without the proper testing of lethal injection drugs.“We should have our protocols in place by the end of this calendar year or at the fi... Read More
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Archive
2024
July
Cleveland State - Advanced Business ProgramThe Learning College - TCPSCleveland City Councilman Dale R. Hughes honored with title of ColonelTennessee’s tax-free weekend provides opportunity to save money on back-to-school shoppingBystanders pull Bradley County crash victim from car before it burst into flamesCrews battle two fires inside Dayton chemical packaging company SaturdayESC en Mezcla TV 08-02-24
August
UPDATE: THP identifies the driver whose car went into Parksville LakeLee’s Dr. Murray receives COG Distinguished Educator AwardCleveland City Schools & Bradley Co. Schools back-to-school schedulesBradley County Commission meeting recapCleveland City School Board meeting recapOoltewah home destroyed in early morning fireTennessee announced as first state to provide families with free diapers, amid new TennCare benefitPolk County residents concerned after picture showing decaying bridge pillar surfacesTwo Bradley Co. Schools educators nominated for TN Principal / Supervisor of the Year awardsSearch continues for missing juvenile in ClevelandCity of Cleveland announces revised hours for public pools for rest of seasonAll Bradley Co. Schools students eligible for free meals for 2024-25 school yearAthens drug best leads to arrest, seizure of drugs, guns, cash and explosivesUPDATE: Body found, believed to be missing Grundy Co. manTVA to upgrade technology and relocate operations system to Georgetown, TNInfant found dead in unattended car in Collegedale; father charged with reckless homicideBradley County Commission work session recapCleveland City Council meeting recapHCSO School Resource Deputy involved in head-on collision on Hwy. 58 in Meigs Co.Cleveland City Schools announces passing of longtime educator, Barbara EctorTN celebrating three consecutive months of record-low unemploymentDBJ Realty and J-&-S Restaurants, Inc. file lawsuit against new Food City on Highway 411 in Polk Co.Bradley County Commission meeting recapState of Tennessee begins issuing newly designed driver licenses & ID cardsUnemployment rates drop in a majority of Tennessee counties“RARE INCIDENT” Cleveland construction worker dies trapped 9 feet under trenchHigh School Football Schedules 2024UPDATE: TOSHA now investigating fatal trench collapseWalmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to elevated arsenic levelsUPDATE: Man faces murder charge after woman's body found in Athens church fireCollegedale police arrest woman for using drugs with children in carUPDATE: All three victims dead after Cleveland house fireCyclist dies in crash on South Lee HighwayCleveland City Council meeting recapBradley County Commission meeting recapTVA plans to increase power rates to 5.25% this fallStudent arrested for carrying stolen, loaded handgun at Howard High SchoolAuto theft suspect arrested after police chase on Hwy 153; stolen car recoveredChancellor Jerri S. Bryant denies 10th Judicial District Attorney Elect Stephen Hatchett's petition to take office before term beginsCleveland State to receive GIVE grant from state8 school threats reported in first 3 weeks of school in Tennessee ValleyUPDATE: Chattanooga State Confirms Campus is SafeUPDATE: “Potential gunman” threatened to harm Chatt State students if payment not receivedManhunt underway for man who fired shots at deputiesSen. Blackburn questions DHS and ICE over losing track of 32,000 migrant children
September
Cleveland State to host free TEAS prep classUPDATE: One person injured, dog killed in Ooltewah-Georgetown Rd fire SaturdayI-75 Interstate shutdown after Tuesday morning crashTwo people killed, child injured in wrong-way crash on I-75 Tuesday morningEast Hamilton Middle School student arrested after bringing gun to schoolCleveland Bradley County Public Library receives Technology GrantCleveland City School Board meeting recapBradley County Commission meeting recapFormer student arrested for threat at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, HCSO saysCleveland's Kevin Kinser to appear on Times Square Video presentationTeen charged with killing 4 at Georgia high school had been focus of earlier tips about threatsAshlynn's Weekender GuideBuiltwell Bank Inc. and Bradley County Financial Corp. announce mergerUPDATE: CPD identifies two people killed in wrong-way crash on I-75 Tuesday morningUPDATE: 17-year-old arrested in alleged shots fired near Dade County school bus incidentTVA sets summer 2024 record power demandTWRA reports no boating related fatalities over 2024 Labor Day weekendOver 90,000 Fords recalled for possible engine failureFormer CMS teacher who filmed students in locker room sentenced MondayBradley County Commission meeting recapCouncil members sworn in at Cleveland City Council meeting Monday UPDATE: Man suspected in death of Cleveland woman arrested in TexasMultiple school threats in Hamilton County reported on Tuesday, students arrestedOak Ridge Multibillion Dollar Nuclear Project: Largest Investment in Tennessee HistoryCleveland State launches new Apprenticeship Program with Starplex Scientific15 arrests for school threats during first month of school in Tennessee ValleyCleveland City Schools honors two educators for exceptional contributionsJon Bon Jovi helped persuade a woman to come off the ledge of a Nashville bridge, police sayBradley County School Board meeting recapCleveland High students bring CFC games to viewers worldwideStudent arrested after threatening to kill teachers at Chattanooga Prep.UPDATE: Suspects who fired at officers remain at large, yet "no longer a threat"Head-on collision in Chattanooga claims woman's life FridayDr. Linda Cash named 2025 Tennessee Superintendent of the YearUPDATE: Three now in custody, one at large after McMinn Co. home invasionCharleston man charged for assaulting teen daughterRoad work causes Inman Street closure during evening hours through FridayBradley County Commission meeting recapChamber of Commerce announces 2024-25 Class of Youth Leadership ClevelandVolkswagen recalls 99,000 ID.4 SUVs; doors may open unexpectedlyTennessee official and executive accused of rigging a bid on a $123M contract are chargedSuspicious death in Dalton under investigation by officialsI-75 S shuts down Wednesday night after crash near East Ridge exitBradley County bus involved in accident WednesdayBradley Central announces Hall of Fame Class of 2024Volkswagen Chattanooga to furlough about 200 employees following ID.4 recallAshlynn's Weekender GuideOoltewah High student killed in Snow Hill Road crash Thursday morning