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Trenton man in custody following nearly 10-hour long manhunt Tuesday
on September 30th, 2026
From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Colbin Quinn Davis, 28, who was wanted on two aggravated assault warrants following a shooting Tuesday, is in custody, the Dade County Sheriff's Office says.Davis was taken into custody at approximately 8:45pm and booked in the Dade County Jail, according to the GBI.Once the case file is complete, it will be given to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorne...  Read More
United Way of the Ocoee Region to host annual Whirlpool Appliance Fundraiser Oct. 17
on September 30th, 2026
The United Way of the Ocoee Region will hold its annual public Whirlpool Appliance Sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. More than 1,000 appliances will be available, including refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, ovens and dishwashers. Gladiator tool and garage storage products and small KitchenAid appliances will also be available.Organizers say the appliances have no dents ...  Read More
Tennessee Valley Authority receives historic nuclear reactor permit
on September 30th, 2026
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn will be among those attending a ceremony as the Tennessee Valley Authority receives a construction permit for a new small modular nuclear reactor planned in Oak Ridge.The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is set to issue the permit at TVA’s Knoxville headquarters for a 300-megawatt reactor at the Clinch River Nuclear Site.According to ...  Read More
Man arrested in East Ridge after Motorola ALPR cameras used to locate missing Florida teen
on September 30th, 2026
From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The man arrested in East Ridge after officers located a missing Florida teenager has been identified.The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in Florida identified the suspect in custody as Michah Mosier, 28.The LCSO began searching for the 13-year-old girl on September 18 when she left her home in North Fort Myers, Florida.Mosier was arrested and charged as a fugitive in ...  Read More
Water service in the Summitview Subdivision to be temporarily disrupted on Oct 1
on September 30th, 2026
Cleveland Utilities has announced that water service will be temporarily interrupted in the Summitview Subdivision on Thursday, October 1st, while scheduled water maintenance is conducted.The outage is expected to last from 9 a.m. until noon. Cleveland Utilities says crews will work as quickly as possible to restore service and appreciates customers’ patience during the maintenance....  Read More
UPDATE: State backsteps decision to move Moccasin Bend mental hospital to Birmingham Hwy
on September 29th, 2026
From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute is officially moving to Birmingham Highway in Chattanooga and is expected to open in about 2030.State officials announced that a replacement facility will be placed on a 49-acre lot along Birmingham Highway in the Lookout Valley area. It will be close to Interstate 24 and only miles from the current location.The facility will be loca...  Read More
Governor Bill Lee refuses clemency for death row inmate Christa Gail Pike
on September 29th, 2026
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has officially denied clemency for death row inmate Christa Gail Pike.Lee announced Monday that after reviewing Pike’s request, he would uphold the state’s sentence and would not intervene.The Tennessee Supreme Court has also declined to stop the execution. Although Pike’s attorneys have petitioned the court, the U.S. Supreme Court has not intervened so far.Pike was con...  Read More
Bradley County Commission meeting recap
on September 29th, 2026
The Bradley County Commission also met yesterday for a work session.Multiple residents asked commissioners to consider a 24-month moratorium on data centers, cryptocurrency operations and power plant activity. Similar concerns were raised earlier in the day during the Cleveland City Council meeting.Commissioners also heard an update from a joint meeting of the Education and Road Committees concern...  Read More
Cleveland City Council meeting recap
on September 29th, 2026
The Cleveland City Council met Monday for a work session and regular voting session, with Project River drawing public comments from concerned citizens despite not being on the council’s agenda.Several residents addressed the council with concerns about the proposed development and related annexations in the Lower River Road area.Jeff Maronna asked council members to consider a two-year moratorium...  Read More
Lee earns top rankings in 2027 U.S. News Best Colleges
on September 25th, 2026
Lee University has once again been ranked among the best universities in the South by the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The school was ranked No. 37 among the "Best Regional Universities - South," a category that includes both public and private universities. It was also ranked No. 19 in the new "Top Private Schools" category.Lee also appears in the "Best Value Schools" ran...  Read More
Tennessee Supreme Court declines to stay execution of Christa Pike
on September 25th, 2026
The Tennessee Supreme Court has denied a request to stop the scheduled execution of Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row.Pike is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on September 30. Read the full story HERE....  Read More
80 year-old Monroe Co. man sentenced to prison for child rape
on September 25th, 2026
From Local 3 News: An 80-year-old Monroe County man has been sentenced to prison for child rape, according to the 10th Judicial District Attorney General.Duane Freer Misener was found guilty of rape of a child and attempted rape of a child, officials say.A judge sentenced Misener to 25 years in prison to be served at 100% for the child rape charge and 12 years in prison to be served at 30% for att...  Read More
Fate of Wacker plant and its employees hinges on US policy
on September 25th, 2026
Approximately 650 jobs at the Wacker polysilicon plant in Cleveland remain in jeopardy as the company waits for more certainty on U.S. trade policy. Read the full story HERE....  Read More
Safety Fest 2026 coming to Cleveland this Saturday
on September 24th, 2026
Safety Fest 2026 is coming to Cleveland this Saturday, September 26.The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office says the free family event will run from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Stuart Road.Safety Fest will feature fire safety demonstrations, inflatables, a petting zoo, children’s activities, fire trucks, safety games, and giveaways. Free food and ice cream will also be availa...  Read More
Bradley Central High School to get brand new track
on September 24th, 2026
From Local 3 News: Bradley Central High School can soon expect an upgrade to its athletic facilities.The district announced a $1.8 million project to replace and expand its running track to eight lanes. Field event areas will also be added, along with a turf infield. The money comes from the Bradley County Commission and will allow student-athletes to train, compete and host events in the future.“...  Read More
Bradley County Schools still plans for new middle school near Walker Valley despite proposed data center nearby
on September 24th, 2026
Bradley County Schools says it still plans to move forward with a proposed middle school near Walker Valley High School despite the dispute over a proposed data center nearby.As we reported yesterday, SDCL Tennessee Propco has filed a lawsuit against Bradley County over zoning regulations that restrict where data centers can be built.The company is planning a large-scale data center called Project...  Read More
Developers sue Bradley County over data center regulations after buying land behind Walker Valley High
on September 23rd, 2026
From Local 3 News: Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis told commissioners Monday that a New York-based developer has sued the county over data center regulations passed earlier this year — the same day the developers behind a separate proposed data center asked the City of Cleveland to pause the project.The developer, SDCL, purchased 306 acres in the Hiwassee Industrial Park for Project Midspan in ...  Read More
Bradley Co. Schools to begin using weapons detection systems at middle schools
on September 23rd, 2026
Bradley County Schools will begin using weapons detection systems at Lake Forest Middle School and Ocoee Middle School soon after fall break.The school system announced the new security measure in a letter to parents and guardians yesterday.School officials say the systems are designed to identify potential threats before they enter the schools while allowing students to enter the buildings as qui...  Read More
Bradley Medical Center again to be in network for UnitedHealthcare
on September 23rd, 2026
Bradley Medical Center says it has reached an agreement that will put the hospital and Bradley Physician Services back in-network for UnitedHealthcare of Tennessee Commercial and ACA Exchange plans.The agreement takes effect November 1st.Hospital President and CEO Lisa Lovelace says the agreement will allow patients to receive care locally from their physicians and providers with in-network covera...  Read More
Bradley County Jail inmate dies after experiencing medical emergency
on September 23rd, 2026
From Local 3 News: An investigation is underway after a Bradley County Jail inmate died on Sunday, September 20.The inmate experienced a medical emergency at the Bradley County Jail and was treated by on-duty medical personnel and correctional staff.He was then taken to a local hospital, where he later died, according to the sheriff’s office.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identified the inm...  Read More
Cleveland Police to offer car seat check during National Child Passenger Safety Week
on September 22nd, 2026
The Cleveland Police Department will be offering free car seat safety checks this Thursday as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week.Officers will be at PlayPalz Cleveland at 820 25th Street NW from 3pm until 5pm Thursday to make sure your car seat is correctly installed and fits your child.Every car seat check earns you $4 off your visit to PlayPalz....  Read More
TVFCU’s 10th Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition to kick off Friday
on September 22nd, 2026
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union’s 10th Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition kicks off Friday, September 25, at 9 a.m.In celebration of its 10th competition, TVFCU has increased the top prize in each region to $50,000 and the second-place prize to $20,000, for a total investment of $300,000 in area businesses. Locally owned businesses with fewer than 25 employees can visit tvfcu.com/idealeap to ...  Read More
Environmental law group challenges Project River annexation, warns of pollution
on September 22nd, 2026
From News Channel 9: A prominent environmental law group is urging Cleveland leaders to reject Project River, arguing the city doesn't have the legal authority to annex the main property for the proposed $11.3 billion development.The Southern Environmental Law Center sent a nine-page letter Friday to Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks, the City Council and Municipal Planning Commission raising both lega...  Read More
Two Polk County volunteer fire departments awarded grants for equipment and training
on September 21st, 2026
From the Chattanoogan: Two volunteer fire departments in Polk County are receiving state grants for new equipment and training.State Representative Dan Howell and Senator Tom Hatcher announced West Polk Fire Department will receive $54,260, while East Polk Fire Department will receive $43,575.The money comes through Tennessee’s Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.The grants ...  Read More
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