From TN.gov: The statewide unemployment rate remained unchanged in May at 3.6%, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). This marks the fourth consecutive month the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has been 3.6%. One year ago, the state’s unemployment rate in May was 3.5%.Tennessee’s unemployment rate continues to track wel...  Read More

From News Channel 9: Two Monroe County Sheriff’s Department employees have been indicted following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.Investigators say fleet manager Neal Townsend and maintenance garage employee Jamey Lee Frank improperly used an inmate assigned to the sheriff’s department maintenance garage for work on private property...  Read More

From News 12: The Athens Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 18-year-old Cornelius Raeshaun Hurst in connection with a shooting at McMinn Village Apartments on Westside Street.Police say officers responded to reports of gunfire and found that a person had been struck by a projectile. The victim was taken to a local hospital, and their identity has not been released.Hurst ...  Read More

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday that a man has been sentenced to prison in connection with a fentanyl overdose death.Calvin Suttles pleaded guilty to facilitation of second-degree murder on Wednesday, June 17, according to Sheriff Tommy Jones. Judge Andrew Freiberg then sentenced Suttles to eight years in prison to be served at 100%.Sheriff Jones said the overdose happened...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is encouraging people traveling this weekend to monitor weather conditions closely, as storms are expected to move in beginning Thursday.Officials say the system could bring strong winds and heavy rain, potentially impacting travel routes and conditions across Tennessee.Travelers are urged to check forecasts before departing, moni...  Read More

Cleveland City Schools has named Dr. Keri Miles as the new principal of Mayfield Elementary School beginning with the upcoming school year.Dr. Miles is a Cleveland City Schools graduate who attended Mayfield Elementary, Cleveland Middle School, and Cleveland High School.She currently serves as the sixth-grade assistant principal at Cleveland Middle School and has spent the past four years supporti...  Read More

From The Chattanoogan: Stephen Hatchett, District Attorney General for Tennessee’s 10th Judicial District, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference.Hatchett was chosen by fellow district attorneys from across the state and will help guide decisions involving public safety and the administration of justice in Tennessee.Hatchett said he is ho...  Read More

Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area is opening a new location in southeast Cleveland later this month.The new store, located at 2010 Broomfield Road Southeast in the former Fresh ‘N Low grocery building, will officially open June 25.A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 8:30 a.m., with doors opening to the public at 9 a.m.The more than 15,000-square-foot facility will include ...  Read More

Juneteenth in the Park is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at Mosby Park in Cleveland.The event begins at 11 a.m. and will feature food, live music and family-friendly activities.Free swimming lessons will be available for children in middle school and younger.The NAACP of Bradley County will also present a historical review of Juneteenth.A three-on-three basketball tournament is planned for high ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Recent sightings of several cracks along a bridge in Meigs County are sparking concern over safety and the bridge’s integrity.The Tri-County Veterans Bridge sits along Highway 60 between Meigs and Rhea County over the Tennessee River.Local Sky 3 shows a large split near the middle of the bridge and multiple cracks along the concrete siding.The Tri-County Veterans Bridge sits alo...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Chattanooga Area Food Bank will be holding their quarterly community food distribution in Cleveland on Thursday, June 18.The event will be held from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Mission Cleveland Parish. Distribution is available for those in need of food assistance, with a variety of groceries offered:“We encourage those who may benefit from this program to attend and share thi...  Read More

Blood Assurance will host three community blood drives on June 24.Donation opportunities will be available at Crown Cleveland Jeep from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., the American Legion from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., and Mountain View Nissan from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.Organizers say a single blood donation can help save up to three lives.Appointments can be scheduled through Blood Assurance, and walk-ins will als...  Read More

The Cleveland City School Board met yesterday and received an update on the district’s personal communication device ban. Cleveland High School Assistant Principal David Turner told board members the policy has improved student engagement and reduced classroom distractions.Students are not allowed to use personal devices such as cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, AirPods, or gaming devices during...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling all lots of its powdered infant formula due to a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says.The recall affects Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula in both 700-gram and 400-gram containers sold nationwide through Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and Jun...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Cleveland Utilities will perform a traffic signal upgrade at the intersection of Keith Street and 20th Street on Tuesday, June 16.Work will begin around 8:00am and will take about eight hours, ending at around 4:00pm, according to Cleveland Utilities. They ask the public to avoid the intersection and take another route during this time.Cleveland Utilities provided a detour map, ...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday. Commissioners approved the final budget amendments by unanimous votes.The commission recognized School Resource Officer Tommy Kimsey of Michigan Avenue Elementary after he was named Tennessee School Resource Officer of the Year.Sheriff Steve Lawson said Kimsey created a program that teaches students about 911 services and the roles of law enforcement, f...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of May. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson reported Friday that total May tax revenues were $1.9 billion, $227.2 million more than the budgeted estimate and $244.7 million more than May 2025. The total tax growth rate for the month was 14.38 percent.General fund revenues were $221.1 mi...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Firefighters worked for more than four hours to control a blaze at the Jackson Manufacturing Router Plant on Goldstar Drive in Cleveland.The industrial fire response began around 6:40pm on Thursday, June 11, according to a statement from the Cleveland Fire Department.Nine different fire rescue companies, comprised of 38 firefighters, responded to the scene.Several firefighters r...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Bradley County deputies arrested a man connected to a stabbing incident that occurred on Old Charleston Road NE on Friday night, June 12.Robert Dakota “Cody” Partin, 28, is now in custody and charged with attempted second-degree murder.“The Bradley County Sheriff's Office thanks the public for its assistance and vigilance during the search.”Partin is scheduled to appear ...  Read More

A Bradley County educator is receiving national recognition for excellence in skilled trades education.Rob Parker has been named one of 50 finalists nationwide for the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.The award recognizes outstanding teachers who prepare students for careers in the skilled trades and help build the future workforce.Parker’s selection places him a...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department will host a public auction of confiscated, seized, and surplus vehicles this weekend.Sheriff Mike Neal says it will be Saturday, June 13, at 11:00am in the agency’s training center.The following vehicles will be sold as is:2010 Hyundai Elantra - KMHDU4AD3AU0149812012 Chevy Cruze 4D - 1G1PC5SH6C72663092004 Cadillac Deville 4D - 1G6KD54Y44U1788...  Read More

Bradley County Fire Rescue are giving away free smoke alarms at a community event this Saturday, June 13.The department is partnering with the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s office as a part of the Tennessee Get Alarmed program to help keep the community safe.They say if your home needs working smoke alarms, stop by the Bradley County Fire Rescue Charleston Fire Station 9 on 8824 Hiwassee Street N...  Read More

The Bradley County Board of Education has approved moving forward with plans for a new track and field facility at Bradley Central High School.Board members unanimously approved several motions related to the project during Thursday night’s meeting.School officials said Bradley County has already allocated $1.8 million for the facility, but initial construction bids exceeded the budget.The distric...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program announces that it has granted accreditation status to the Cleveland Polce Department. This is the 5th TLEA award for the department. They were awarded this achievement during the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police meeting held in Nashville last week.Officials said, "To achieve accreditation with TLEA, an agency volun...  Read More