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MainStreet Cleveland has once again earned national accreditation from Main Street America and the Tennessee Main Street program.Cleveland is one of 838 programs nationwide to receive Accredited status, the organization’s highest designation. Across the nation, last year, Main Street America programs generated over $9.4 billion in local reinvestment.MainStreet Cleveland was recognized for strong c...

Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent for the third straight month in April, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.The state’s unemployment rate remains below the national rate of 4.3 percent.Tennessee employers added more than 1,200 nonfarm jobs between March and April, with the largest gains in construction, manufacturing, and food service jobs....

Brenda Lawson has been re-elected president of Cleveland 100, a nonprofit organization that supports families of first responders killed in the line of duty.Lawson was re-elected during a board meeting this week along with Vice President Joe Wilson, Secretary Zandra Welch, and Treasurer Kelvin Bishop.Board members also discussed the group’s annual awards program, with plans for an October event ex...

Tennessee officials called off the scheduled execution of death row inmate Tony Carruthers Thursday after medical staff were unable to establish the intravenous lines required for lethal injection.Carruthers was convicted in the 1994 kidnapping and murders of three people in Memphis.According to the Tennessee Department of Corrections, medical personnel spent more than an hour attempting to establ...

Cleveland Utilities announced on social media that water maintenance work is scheduled to begin next week in the Harrison Pike area.Crews will install new water meter endpoint devices, and some customers may experience brief water outages if their meter needs to be replaced.Officials say crews will attempt to notify customers before any temporary interruption in service.The work will take place du...

Bradley Central High School announced yesterday that Jody Adams will serve as the new head basketball coach for the Bradley Central High School Bearette Basketball team.Coach Adams replaces retiring coach Jason Reuter, who served as head coach for 16 years.Adams brings more than 30 years of experience in women’s basketball as a player and coach.She played at Bradley Central from 1987 through 1989 ...

From the Chattanoogan: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Wednesday joined the National Football League and Tennessee Titans to celebrate the announcement that Nashville will host Super Bowl LXIV (64) in 2030.The game will mark the first Super Bowl ever hosted in Tennessee.The announcement came during the NFL Spring Meeting after team owners voted unanimously in favor of Nashville hosting the event.Go...

Bradley County officials issued a warning Wednesday morning after a bear was spotted roaming through the Wildwood area of Cleveland.Photos and videos circulated online showing the bear sitting in a tree as Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers monitored the animal.Officials say bears wandering into neighborhoods is common during the late spring and early summer months as young bears search ...

Cleveland City Schools and Cleveland High School have announced the 2026 Cleveland High School Alumni Hall of Fame class.The inductees include Richard Blair, Bethany O’Bannon Bowman, Mike Frazier, Stuart Tasman, and Robert Thompson.School officials say the Hall of Fame honors graduates who have achieved success in their careers while making meaningful contributions through leadership and service.D...

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee says he will not stop the execution of Memphis death row inmate Tony Carruthers.Carruthers is scheduled to be executed May 21st, more than 30 years after being convicted in a triple murder case in Memphis.Lee released a statement Tuesday saying he reviewed the clemency request and would not intervene.Carruthers was convicted in 1996 of killing three people whose bodies ...

From TN.gov: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has appointed Madeline Clark as the new Solicitor General for the State of Tennessee.Clark will begin the role June 8th, replacing Matt Rice, who is leaving the office for a private law firm.Clark currently serves as Principal Deputy Solicitor General and previously worked as an attorney with Jones Day.She also completed clerkships for U.S....

The Tennessee Department of Transportation says road construction will not delay Memorial Day travelers this weekend.TDOT announced it will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon Friday, May 22, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 26.AAA predicts about 950,000 Tennesseans will travel during the holiday weekend. Drivers are still being warned that some long...

The Bradley County Commission also met yesterday.The Commission approved an agreement Monday to accept a donated ambulance from Cleveland City Schools for use by Bradley County EMS.Cleveland City Schools Director Dr. Jeff Elliott told commissioners the ambulance was originally purchased through a grant near the end of the COVID-19 pandemic to support student medical needs across the school distric...

The Cleveland City Council met yesterday.The Council approved the fiscal year 2027 budget that includes no additional proposed tax increase while laying out more than $240 million in future infrastructure, transportation, public safety, and quality-of-life projects, they say, aimed at preparing for continued growth.City Manager Joe Fivas called the proposal a “no drama budget,” but said it still i...

From Local 3 News: The Yellow Dot Program is a free initiative that provides first responders with medical information in the event of an emergency.The program focuses on seniors in our community. However, it can be useful for anyone who has a pre-existing medical condition.Each participant will receive a yellow folder that includes a blank medical sheet. On the paper, each participant will add em...

The Tennessee Division of Forestry has announced that burn permits are no longer required in Tennessee through October 14th.The state requires free burn permits each year from October 15th through May 15th because of increased wildfire danger during the fall, winter and early spring months.Forestry officials say residents should still check local city and county burn regulations before burning out...

From News Channel 9 (Read the full story here): Athens Police say a man is facing attempted murder charges after a woman was shot Sunday on Fisher Street.Officers found a 36-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her upper body when they arrived at the home.She was taken to a regional trauma center for treatment.Police say 51-year-old Steven Wilkerson Junior was still inside the home and...

Cleveland firefighters responded to Amaero Advanced Materials and Manufacturing on Innovation Drive Saturday night around 8 p.m. Crews worked with Cleveland Police, Bradley County EMA and Bradley County EMS to put out a small fire that officials say was difficult to reach. No injuries were reported, and officials say there was no danger to the public.At this time, the incident does not appear to b...

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. ...