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

A new bipartisan bill was introduced on Friday, February 28 addressing a difficult decision Tennessee families often have to make: regular caregiving for family members without income. According to NBC affiliate WBIR10, the Tennessee Disability Coalition has said for years that TennCare barred family caregivers from being paid, "even when the state has failed to provide promised home- and communit...  Read More

From Local 3 News: As of late February, the CDC says the number of measles cases in the United states has reached 93. Most cases are affecting unvaccinated children between five and nineteen years old. One fourth of those has resulted in hospitalization, and on Wednesday, Texas reported the first death from the virus in over a decade. What we're seeing now is not uncommon. Dr. Gary Voccio, health ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Firefighters are currently working to contain a roughly 400 acre forest fire in Gordon and Whitfield Counties.The fire began near the Chestnut Mountain Shooting Range on February 26. Officials warn the public to avoid the area for the safety of first responders and citizens.There are currently no structures impacted by the blaze....  Read More

From Local 3 News: On Thursday, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) released the results of an annual survey that is used to determine the rate of seat belt use in the state.The results from the roadside observational survey for 2024 show a rise in seat belt use of about 0.2 percent when compared to Tennessee’s 2023 result of 92.0 percent.The rate of usage has gone up for two years in row a...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The worker has been rescued and was taken to a hospital.There are no details on his injuries yet.PREVIOUS STORY: A worker was injured after falling 60 feet while doing repairs on the Incline Railway following the Lookout Mountain fire in December 2024. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) were called to perform a rescue mission just after 1:30pm on Wednesday, February 2...  Read More