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Craig Liner was in court again yesterday for an attorney status hearing in front of Judge Sandra Donaghy. Attorney Matt Rogers was in court with Liner, but said he would not go on record as Liner’s attorney because Liner has not been able to access funds to retain him. Rogers says he is unsure of the timeline and that Liner’s funds are tied up in civil court. Liner will appear before Judge Donaghy...

The Bradley County Board of Education met last night.Dr. Linda Cash received high marks in her annual evaluation, earning an overall score of 2.97 out of 3.0. She scored perfect 3.0 ratings in categories including leadership, curriculum, budgeting, and community involvement.Board members praised Dr. Cash’s communication, strategic planning, and leadership.  The board unanimously approved Dr. Cash’...

The Cleveland City School Board met last night.The board recognized newly tenured teachers and students who assisted during a medical emergency involving a staff member during state testing.The board approved a resolution to participate in the Education Freedom Act’s bonus program, allowing qualifying teachers to receive at least $2,000. A $500 local bonus is proposed for non-eligible staff.The pr...

The Bradley County Commission met last night.The commission approved two resolutions:•To discontinue a lease at 3069 Overlook Drive, allowing Emergency Management to use the building.•To contract with TNG Construction for up to $117,506 in renovations at the Office of Emergency Management.Commissioners also announced that Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to ...

Bradley County Schools announced on Friday the new Principal of Walker Valley High School.The current Principal, Dr. Candice Belt, is leaving her role to pursue a new career opportunity. Dr. Jeremy Jones has been named as her successor. School officials say he brings a strong commitment to education and student success. Jones is the current Principal at Valley View Elementary. ......

From Local 3 News: A 21-year-old man drowned Sunday afternoon according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.The TWRA said that Austin Sigh of Monterey, TN went into the water to help load an older, 16-foot cabin cruiser onto a trailer when he succumbed to "environmental factors" at about 4:00pm.The water temperature was 66 degrees Fahrenheit, the TWRA said.Sigh’s body was recovered in less ...

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department confirmed to Local 3 News that they are investigating a shooting that occurred on I-24 Eastbound near the Westside Road exit.Much of the interstate up the ridge cut was shut down as they inspected the scene.Crews reopened all lanes at 7:30am.This is a developing story.PREVIOUS STORY: Heavy police activity at Exit 181A near Dodds Avenue h...

The 2025 Relay for Life of Bradley County, initially scheduled for Saturday, May 3, has just been postponed due to potential strong thunderstorms in the area throughout the day.The Bradley County Relay for Life Director, Dewayne Belew, told Mix 104.1 a new date for the event has not yet been announced, but will be soon. ......

Nine local students have been awarded the 2025 Rymer Scholarship by Lee University.Gold Scholars receiving $10,000 each are Wesley Denard from Cleveland High, Christopher Herron from Bradley Central, and Allissa Schalk from Walker Valley.Silver Scholars receiving $5,000 each are Isaac Augustine, Sydney Sacca, and Abrielle Schalk, all from Walker Valley.Bronze Scholars receiving $3,000 each are Hen...

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: A Rhea County pursuit bled over into Hamilton County on Thursday, May 1, ending in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 South near Hamilton Place and causing significant traffic delays.Around 9:00am, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office were told that the Rhea County Sheriff's Office was engaged in a car chase with a black Dodge Durango on Highway 60. Hamilton County D...

Dr. Linda Cash, Director of Bradley County Schools, delivered the State of the Schools address yesterday at the PIE Innovation Center.She reported a 97.7% graduation rate for the Class of 2024, with 709 students in the system earning over  $19 million in scholarships.The district secured more than $7 million in grants and invested $2.5 million in capital improvements, including land acquisition fo...

From Local 3 News: A new Tennessee bill is drawing criticism over a provision that would make it a misdemeanor to approach a police officer within 25 feet after being told to stop.Section 5 of House Bill 55 would make it a Class B misdemeanor to “intentionally approach, within twenty-five feet (25’), a law enforcement officer” after the officer has ordered the person to stop or retreat. The restri...

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The federal trial of a Bosnian man who was living in Chattanooga and is accused of torturing prisoners during the 1990s conflict in Bosnia began Wednesday at the Joel W. Solomon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse.Sead Miljković, 51, faces charges of torture and passport fraud.On Wednesday, the prosecution called its first witness to the stand who is named as “victim on...

From Local 3 News: Five people were arrested following an undercover joint operation by TBI's Human Trafficking Unit, Soddy Daisy police, and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.On April 26, agents placed multiple decoy advertisements on websites that predators are known to visit. The focus of the operation was to identify people in the Soddy Daisy area seeking to engage in sex acts with minors a...

From Local 3 News: Phase 2 of the I-75/I-24 project in Chattanooga may face a delay. The originally predicted completion date was summer 2025.While the I-24 section of the project is on track for the original completion date, the I-75 section will likely finish after, TDOT's Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley says.TDOT is working out a revised schedule with the contractor to finish P...

From Local 3 News: Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett says the office's public programs are finally operational again following April 14th's cyber attack incident.Garrett's full statement:“Since the incident occurred, the HCSO has been working methodically and diligently alongside an external cyber defense firm to preserve and examine this cyber-ransomware event and systematically restore serv...

Garden Plaza at Cleveland has been named a 2025 Best Senior Living Community by U.S. News & World Report, earning top honors in Caregiving, Feels Like Home, and Management and Staff.Executive Director Ken Bolin said the recognition reflects the team’s mission to create a true community where seniors feel valued and at home.Garden Plaza offers independent and assisted living options on a 160-apartm...

The Bradley County Commission met last night for a work session.Mayor Gary Davis presented a resolution to convert the TRC building into an EMA facility this fall, which will be voted on at the commission’s next meeting.Several upcoming events were announced during the meeting:The Law Enforcement Committee will meet on May 14th.TDOT will hold a meeting on the on the 25th Street projects on : May 1...

From Local 3 News: After eight years of serving the Cleveland community, Cleveland Coffee & Market is shutting its doors this May. "This has been such a special place for me and the staff to build community, learn, and grow together which is why this is such a tough decision," says owner of Cleveland Coffee and Terra Running Brittany Katz. "I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the many ...

From Local 3 News: The Bradley County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said deputies responded to a report of suspicious activity at a local golf course maintenance facility late Monday morning.The BCSO said security cameras recorded two individuals behaving suspiciously near dumpsters on the property, prompting a response and further investigation by deputies. Deputies arrived at a nearby property where a...