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The Bradley County School Board met last night.Board members recognized several outstanding educators and approved a one-year contract extension for Director of Schools Dr. Linda Cash.Dr. Cash’s annual evaluation was also approved. Board members rated her across multiple categories on a one-to-three scale, with three being the highest. Her overall score was 2.86 out of 3, which falls in the “excee...

From TN.gov: Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.6 percent in March, remaining below the national rate of 4.3 percent. According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the state added more than 12,000 non-farm jobs between February and March, led by gains in health care and social assistance, accommodation and food services, and administrative support services. ...

From Local 3 News: Erlanger announced plans for a major expansion and renovation project at their East Hospital on Gunbarrel Road.Construction begins this summer and is expected to be completed by fall 2028.A press release from the health system says the centerpiece of the project is a new three-story, 52,000-square-foot medical building that will add 22 patient beds to the hospital.Erlanger East ...

From Local 3 News: A Cleveland man is charged with assaulting a first responder and evading arrest after Hamilton County deputies say he attempted to ram a patrol vehicle during a chase.The chase began in the 8200 block of Hixson Pike on Tuesday, May 12.According to an affidavit obtained by Local 3 News, a deputy on patrol saw a vehicle “acting suspiciously” while near the intersection of Daisy Da...

Cleveland Utilities is notifying customers about changes involving cash payments because of the nationwide penny shortage.Officials say cash transactions will now be rounded to the nearest nickel.If a payment rounds up, customers can apply the extra amount as a credit toward the next bill.If a payment rounds down, balances under one dollar can be carried forward to the following month without pena...

Christopher Beckstrand and Rob Cuthbertson, co-owners of Avail Senior Living, have been named the recipients of the 2026 Mel Bedwell Small Business Person of the Year Award by the Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of Commerce.The pair will be recognized during the Chamber’s 33rd annual luncheon on May 21.Avail Senior Living officially opened in July 2021 and now employs 71 people in the Cleveland and Brad...

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Two employees at the Amaero plant in Cleveland, Tennessee, were taken to the hospital on Wednesday following a lithium battery explosion.The Chattanooga Fire Department said one of those workers was taken to Erlanger Hospital by ambulance.Chattanooga Firefighters responded to the hospital for a hazmat response, with the initial belief that the patient came into contact w...

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: A simple classroom project at a Cleveland middle school is growing into something much bigger, thanks to the help of a local engineer determined to bring students’ ideas to life.Just two months ago, seventh-grade STEM students in Derek Morris’ class designed door openers to help classmates who use wheelchairs navigate school doors more independently. The devices were bui...

From Local 3 News: An officer with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is being praised after rescuing a mother and two children from a house fire.According to CPD, Officer Rogers was the first to arrive at the scene of a recent house fire where flames were visible near the front door. Neighbors told the officer that people were still trapped inside the home.Police said Officer Rogers immediat...

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Questions and tensions surrounding the recent removal and reinstatement of the Cohutta Police Department continued Tuesday night during a town hall meeting.Neither the mayor nor the vice mayor attended the meeting, and no official votes were taken.During the discussion, town officials said the town charter does not specify how many officers the town must employ. Official...

From Local 3 News: Several members of the Tennessee House Democratic Caucus have been removed from their standing committee and subcommittee assignments, according to a letter sent to Local 3 News.The letter, signed by Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and addressed to Democratic Leader Karen Camper, states that Democratic lawmakers will receive individual letters removing them from all House...

From News Channel 9 (Read the full story here):  A driver was seriously injured in a fiery crash in Meigs County Tuesday morning. Meigs County Emergency Services says crews responded just before 11:00 a.m. to a crash with entrapment and a vehicle fire. Officials say the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames when a passing motorist pulled the driver from the wreck before emergency crews arrived. Fir...

The Bradley County Commission held a budget hearing for Bradley County Schools yesterday.The school system presented a balanced budget for Fund 141, which had already been approved by the Board of Education.The budget includes step raises and a 1.5% raise for salaried employees.Most employees are expected to see an average increase of about 2.5%.The budget also includes two new behavioral position...

From Local 3 News: A convenience store clerk was held at gunpoint during an armed robbery at ABC Market on South Lee Highway in Cleveland late Saturday night, according to a police affidavit.Officers responded to the business at 2425 South Lee Highway SW around 10:00pm on May 9 after a caller reported the robbery.When officers arrived, a clerk said a masked white male wearing a black and green hoo...

Craig Liner pleaded guilty Monday in the murder of his ex-wife, Karen Liner.Liner pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, felony murder, and aggravated burglary.He was sentenced to life in prison.Karen Liner was shot and killed in January of 2025 at her home on Arthur Lane in Cleveland.During an earlier hearing, investigators said surveillance video showed Craig Liner pulling into Karen’s driveway ...

From WATE- A new federal lawsuit has been filed challenging Tennessee’s newly redrawn congressional districts approved during the recent special legislative session.The lawsuit was filed by four registered voters and four Democratic candidates running in Tennessee congressional races.Among the plaintiffs are Congressman Steve Cohen, State Representative Justin Pearson, Chaz Molder and Chaney Mosle...

From WTVC– TVA is warning that ongoing drought conditions could impact boating and recreation across the Tennessee Valley this summer.TVA officials say the region has received only about 69 percent of normal rainfall and 45 percent of normal runoff so far this year.River forecasters say lake levels are lower than usual, creating the possibility of exposed hazards and shallow water in areas that ar...

From Local 3 News: The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofits that were affected by the recent drought.The loans are available to those who sustained economic losses caused by the drought that began on December 30, 2025.Local Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina counties covered include:Bradley - TNHamilton - T...

U.S. News & World Report recently released its list of 2026 Best Assisted Living Communities, and Garden Plaza at Cleveland made the list.Garden Plaza at Cleveland was recognized as high-performing in care services, activities and enrichment, and overall atmosphere.The rankings are based on customer satisfaction surveys from senior living communities across the country.Executive Director Ken Bolin...

From News Channel 9: Blood Assurance is offering e-gift cards next week to encourage more blood donations as platelet supplies remain critically low in the Chattanooga area.From May 9th through May 15th, donors who give blood, platelets, or plasma will receive a 25-dollar e-gift card.Eligible double red cell donors will receive a 40-dollar e-gift card.Blood Assurance says donor turnout has remaine...