The ESPN Cleveland 101.3 Community Kickoff Games are here! Cleveland and Walker Valley squared off last night. Cleveland came from behind, despite a couple of weather delays to win 48 to 20.  If you missed the game, you can stream a replay at MixTV.TV.Bradley Central will travel to McMinn County tonight to play in one of Tennessee’s longest high school rivalry games. Listen live to Bear game cover...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Gov. Bill Lee announced "an historic milestone in his administration’s strategy to accommodate Tennessee’s record growth and address traffic congestion," as the Tennessee Modernization Board approved DriveTN as TDOT's selected private-sector partner to deliver the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project.Under the proposed partnership, DriveTN will design, build, finance, operate...  Read More

From TN.gov: Tennessee last month posted its lowest unemployment rate in two years, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July was 3.4%, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month and from one year ago.The last time Tennessee reported an unemployment rate of 3.4% or lower...  Read More

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)’s Office of Outdoor Recreation announced over $20 million in funds for 19 communities across the state.$18,490,470 will come from grants with the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF), while $1,760,000 will come from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP).The recreation office is matching $6.8 million through the Grant Opportunity (GO...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is changing how it charges for electricity as demand from data centers continues to grow across the region.On August 20, TVA’s Board of Directors approved a new higher wholesale rate structure specifically designed to address the increasing amount of power being used by large data centers.The new rate is scheduled to begin October 1, 2026, an...  Read More

Two longtime Lee University educators have received Distinguished Educator Awards from the Church of God.Dr. Terry Cross received the Distinguished Educator Award for Faculty, while Dr. Paul Conn received the Distinguished Educator Award for Lifetime Achievement. The honors were presented during the Church of God’s 80th General Assembly in Orlando, Florida.Cross, a 1978 Lee graduate, returned to t...  Read More

The Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce has hired Christina Henderson as its new director of economic development.The newly created position will focus on attracting new investment, supporting existing industries and developing the local workforce.Henderson comes to Cleveland from the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, where she also served as director of economic development.She will work al...  Read More

A former principal is suing the Cleveland City Board of Education, alleging the Tennessee district unlawfully demoted her after she raised concerns about her school's maintenance problems.Read the full story HERE....  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Lee University's Presidential Concert Series, presented by Bradley Medical Center, will celebrate its 34th season with five performances featuring an eclectic lineup of acclaimed artists and ensembles, bringing classical, jazz, traditional Irish, vocal and contemporary music to the Cleveland community."This season celebrates the remarkable breadth of today's musical world," ...  Read More

The Cleveland City Planning Commission heard from the public Tuesday night over two land-use requests, including a proposed neighborhood tea room and the annexation of nearly 386 acres near Interstate 75 in northern Bradley County.The commission first considered a request to rezone about half an acre on North Ocoee Street from Professional Institutional to Neighborhood Commercial.The proposed use ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Many of us have been trying to stay cool during this latest heat wave.Our area reached 99 degrees on Monday, and while the high temperature didn't break a record, it was still one of the hottest days of the year.The dials on electric meters for millions of homes and businesses have been spinning like crazy since last week when this heat wave started.The demand peaked Monday when...  Read More

Four local elementary schools have received funding through a Tennessee Valley Authority program supporting youth robotics.TVA awarded a total of $700,000 to 187 schools and nonprofit organizations.Local recipients include Arnold Memorial and Mayfield Elementary Schools in Cleveland, along with Prospect and Valley View Elementary Schools in Bradley County.Arnold Memorial plans to establish a robot...  Read More

From Local 3 News: STEM opportunities will be expanding for students across the Bradley County Schools district with the opening of three new Volkswagen eLabs this fall.Students will receive hands-on opportunities to design, build, create, prototype and solve real-world problems using industry-relevant technology at the new labs at Bradley Central High School, Charleston STEAM Academy and Ocoee Mi...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Tennessee has seen the largest property tax increase in the nation over the past six years, according to a new report from the Beacon Center of Tennessee.The report says Tennessee is the only state where property taxes increased by more than 75 percent during that period.The Beacon Center says 46 states have some form of property tax cap, while Tennessee does not.A proposal to e...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission honored three longtime county officials during its meeting Monday.County Clerk Donna Simpson, Register of Deeds Dina Swafford and Trustee Mike Smith are all leaving office at the end of August.State lawmakers presented resolutions recognizing their service, while Cleveland and Bradley County issued proclamations in their honor. Monday was declared Donna Simpson Day, A...  Read More

From News Channel 9: An investigation into the theft of communication lines across three states has led to three arrests.The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office says it received reports in June of wires being cut and removed from utility poles in western Cherokee County, North Carolina.Investigators determined similar thefts had also occurred in Polk County, Tennessee, and Fannin County, Georgia.Perr...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Due to extreme heat indexes, Polk County Schools will dismiss early Friday, August 14 and Monday, August 17.Students will be dismissed at noon on both days as the district takes precautions amid dangerously high temperatures....  Read More

From Local 3 News: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that auto manufacturer Chrysler is recalling 1,271,295 model-year 2019-2026 RAM 1500 vehicles for a seat belt issue.The NHTSA says that the second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. Because of that, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: The Cleveland Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint later this month.The checkpoint is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, from 7:00 until 11:00 p.m. in the area of Keith Street and Raider Drive....  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Tennessee tax revenues came in well above budget estimates for July.Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson says the state collected $2.2 billion in tax revenue for the month. That was more than $418 million above the budget estimate and nearly $338 million more than July of last year.Sales taxes were about $69 million above estimates, while corporate franchise an...  Read More

The City of Charleston will hold a public open house Thursday, August 27, to get feedback on recommendations from a transportation study.The open house will run from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. at the Hiwassee River Heritage Center on Hiwassee Street.The study includes U.S. 11, also known as Lee Highway and Hiwassee Street, between Market Street and the James S. Varnell Junior Bridge.It also covers Water...  Read More

The Bradley County School Board approved several major items Thursday night, including a new technology use plan and the Bradley Central High School track project.The board unanimously approved a technology guide aimed at reducing screen time in classrooms.The district is working toward a 70-30 approach, with about 70 percent of classroom time focused on teacher-led instruction, paper-and-pencil w...  Read More

From News 12: A Bradley County judge has reduced bond for two 19-year-olds charged in connection with the shooting death of 19-year-old Aiden Darity in Cleveland.Darity was killed two weeks ago. Cleveland Police say Haydon Land and Jayson Maxwell brought Darity to Bradley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound.Investigators say the two told police the shooting was an acc...  Read More

From WSMV Nashville: Some Tennessee travelers are running into problems at airport security because their driver's licenses are not being read by TSA equipment.The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security says it is aware of a small number of licenses affected by the problem.Some travelers have reported missing flights because their licenses could not be read.State officials are invest...  Read More