From TN.gov: Road construction lane closures will be suspended across Tennessee for the July 4th holiday.TDOT says closures will pause from noon on Thursday, July 3, through 6 a.m. on Monday, July 7. This is to ease travel for an expected 1.5 million Tennesseans hitting the road.Long-term closures will remain in place, and work zones may still have workers present. Drivers are reminded to slow dow...  Read More

From TN.gov: According to data released from the Tennessee Department of Labor, every Tennessee county reported an unemployment rate of 5% or less in May.Williamson County had the lowest rate at 2.6%, while Hardeman County had the highest at 5%.Locally, Bradley County’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5%, the only local county to see a decrease from April. Polk County rose to 3.6%. McMinn, Rhea, an...  Read More

UPDATE: TVA spokesman Scott Fiedler says that Unit 1 is back online, while troubleshooting continues on Unit 2.The two reactors at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant were taken offline early Tuesday, the same day the TVA asked the community to lessen energy use during the heat wave.PREVIOUS STORY: TVA spokesman Scott Fiedler tells Local 3 News that the TVA has determined the causes which led to both react...  Read More

From TN.gov: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has returned from an economic development trip to France.Governor Lee joined other U.S. governors at the Paris Air Show, meeting with aerospace and manufacturing companies to bring jobs and investment to Tennessee.During the event, Howmet Aerospace announced a second expansion in Morristown, creating 217 new jobs. The governor also met with leaders from Sch...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Sanel Durakovic has been indicted and arrested for the 2020 murder of Patrick Godwin in Ooltewah, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says.Godwin, a local hairstylist, was shot and killed in the 8500 block of Horseshoe Bend Lane on January 7, 2020.Durakovic was previously charged, but the case was dismissed in 2020 for further investigation, HCSO says.Following a five-ye...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The two victims in a deadly Dunlap plane crash have been ID'd. Wendall Trimble, 79, died. The second person in the Piper J3C-65, Ashnish Sircar, 55, was seriously injured, Dunlap Police Chief Randy Phillips says.NTSB Aviation Accident Investigator Ryan Enders says the plane was attempting to land when it crashed. The right wing had substantial damage, but the cause of th...  Read More

The legal teams of the owner of Poole Funeral Home, Brian Poole, and the former owner of the business, Ralph Buckner Jr. were in court yesterday. As we previously reported, Poole Funeral Homes has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and a lawsuit claiming Buckner misrepresented the business’s value at the time of the sale. Brian Poole says he paid $12.5 million for Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and relat...  Read More

From News Channel 9 (Read the full story here): TVA is asking homeowners to reduce electricity use due to the high power demand.Tips include setting thermostats to 75–78 degrees, using microwaves instead of ovens, and avoiding the use of large appliances. Customers are also encouraged to close window blinds, turn off unused lights and appliances, and use fans to stay cool.The Tennessee Department ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Remote Area Medical, or RAM, will hold a free, one-day medical clinic on Wednesday, June 25 in Madisonville, TN.All medical services will be free, but will be limited to a medical-only clinic. No dental or vision services will be offered.No ID is required and services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.The clinic will be at the Cora Veal Senior Center at 144 College...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A former Rhea County teacher has filed a lawsuit against the school system, claiming that she faced harassment from upper management.Martha McClendon claims in the lawsuit, filed on June 17, that she was bullied during her time at Spring City Elementary.The suit claims they retaliated against McClendon when she reported issues about her disability accommodations to the administr...  Read More

The Cleveland City Council met yesterday.City Manager Joe Fivas shared updates on multiple development projects. At the Cleveland Jetport, construction of 10 new hangars will begin in July, with future taxiway expansion also being planned.At Jim Sharp Park, work continues on extending the Greenway under the bridge and adding restrooms. A $940,000 bid was approved for upgrades at Tinsley Park, incl...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Bradley Square Mall will remain closed on Tuesday, June 24, due to problems with the air-conditioner.Belk, AMC, and Dunham’s Sports have their own entrances and HVAC systems and are open regular hours.PREVIOUS STORY: Bradley Square Mall will remain closed on Monday, June 23, due to problems with the air-conditioner.On Facebook, the mall said conditions will be evaluated ...  Read More

From TN.gov: Drivers in Polk County should expect delays on US 64 near the Ocoee River next week due to road work.TDOT will reduce traffic to one lane near Cloud Branch from today, June 16, through Wednesday, June 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day.Crews will resurface the roadway, and flaggers and police will be on site to direct traffic. Work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.TDO...  Read More

What was supposed to be four days of lively music, vibrant crowds and nonstop fun is now a muddy field with debris scattered where stages once stood."It was pretty wild-looking,” says Thomas Trouy, manager of The Gear Closet. He says what was left were "dozens and dozens and dozens and dozens of items—anything you could imagine basically still out there—coolers, chairs, tents, everything.”Due to r...  Read More

The City of Cleveland’s Friday Festivals concert was canceled again due to weather.Officials have rescheduled the two canceled concerts. Here’s the updated Friday Festival schedule:June 20 – The Warman TrioJune 27 – Sweet Georgia SoundJune 28 – The Dexter Thomas Band (Saturday evening)July 11 – The Collins Brothers Band (rescheduled from this past Friday)From News Channel 9-Two men from Cleveland,...  Read More

Cleveland State Community College has partnered with City Fields to provide college and career discovery programs for foster youth.The bootcamps are open to high school juniors, seniors and recent graduates who have been in the foster system.They’ll explore career paths, campus life, and financial aid options.Cleveland State’s Dr. John Squires says the partnership reflects their commitment to acce...  Read More

The City of Cleveland is warning citizens to be aware of scams sent by text message or by phone calls. The scan claims you have an outstanding traffic ticket and asks you to complete a payment online or over the phone to avoid having your license suspended or incurring additional fees. Officials say the State of Tennessee and the DMV do not send unsolicited text messages or make phone calls for co...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The on-ramp to I-75 at Volkswagen Drive has reopened after a dump truck ended up on its side Thursday afternoon.The crash happened shortly after 12:00pm and blocked the on-ramp to the southbound side of the interstate and the right shoulder.The truck belongs to Wright Brothers and was the only vehicle involved in the incident.The unidentified driver was not hurt.Wright B...  Read More