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From WBIR Knoxville: Meigs County Juvenile Court met Thursday morning to hear the results of a mental evaluation on a 15-year-old who killed her father in June. Attorneys for 15–year–old Evalett High told the court they just received her mental health evaluation results this week and need time to review them.High is accused of shooting and killing her father, 44–year–old Richard High, in June as h...

From Fox 17 (WZTV Nashville): Federal and state leaders announced indictments Thursday of 38 individuals in Middle Tennessee, including alleged members and associates of the violent MS-13 gang.Those arrested face federal charges involving trafficking of fentanyl, meth, cocaine, carjacking, assault on law enforcement, firearms offenses and immigration offenses.Acting U.S. Attorney Robert McGuire sa...

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: President Donald Trump has pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and one of his co-conspirators Cade Cothren, according to WSMV, the NBC affiliate in Nashville.Both Casada and Cothren, Casada’s former chief of staff, were convicted of federal corruption charges.Casada was sentenced to three years in prison and Cothren was sentenced to nearly three years.For...

Remote Area Medical will host a free two-day pop-up clinic this weekend, November 8th and 9th, at Cleveland State Community College.Services will include dental cleanings, fillings, and extractions; eye exams with free glasses; and general medical consultations. No insurance is required.Patient parking opens at midnight on Friday, November 7th. Services are first-come, first-served, and patients m...

Lee University’s Jazz Ensemble will present its fall concert on Tuesday, November 11th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Center.Directed by Associate Professor of Music Alan Wyatt, the group will perform a variety of jazz pieces, including works by Miles Davis, Benny Golson, and Chick Corea, along with an original piece by Wyatt.The concert is free and open to the public. It will also be livestreamed at ...

Bradley County is hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste Day this Saturday, November 8th, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Bradley County Justice Center on Blythe Avenue.Residents can bring home chemicals, lawn and garden products, automotive fluids, and electronics.Items not accepted include medical or infectious waste, lead acid batteries, styrofoam, construction debris, and other hazardous or non-h...

Dr. Andy White, President of Cleveland State Community College, has announced his retirement.Dr. White joined the college in April of 2024 and will officially retire on December 1. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force and worked at several Tennessee colleges and universities.Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor Flora Tydings thanked Dr. White for his leadership. Dr. Ray Brooks has been name...

From Local 3 News: Tennessee is providing $5 million in new state funding for food banks amid the ongoing government shutdown, Governor Bill Lee announced on Tuesday. The state will grant funding based on SNAP populations in each region, Gov. Lee explained. "I appreciate the Trump Administration’s efforts to deliver some relief for the most vulnerable Tennesseans — but the only true solution is fo...

From News Channel 9: A rockslide has shut down I-24 west in Marion County.The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the slide happened near mile marker 137 Tuesday afternoon.Maintenance crews and a loader were sent to clear the roadway, but drivers should expect significant delays until the area is cleared. ......

From Local 3 News: The McMinn County Sheriff's Office says a helicopter caught fire after crashing at the local airport on Tuesday.Sheriff Joe Guy said the pilot was the only person on the small helicopter.The pilot is being treated for minor injuries by EMS at the scene.The pilot’s name and the cause of the crash have not been released.The sheriff’s office is asking the public to avoid the area w...

CHI Memorial announced that its hospitals and care sites throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia will begin using the CommonSpirit Health name in January 2026.The change will coincide with the opening of the new hospital in Catoosa County, Georgia. Hospital officials say the change will not affect patient care, physicians, or services.Local hospitals will adopt the CommonSpirit brand whil...

The Cleveland City Board of Education met last night.Director of Schools Dr. Jeff Elliott highlighted October achievements, including Cleveland High School Hall of Fame inductions, the Chamber of Commerce 100-year celebration, and Cleveland City Schools being named one of only eight “Change Maker” school systems statewide. Elliott also announced a Cleveland Community bus tour on November 17 to all...

The Bradley County Commission met last night.Fourth District Commissioner Howard Thompson opened the meeting by addressing comments he made concerning the deadly shooting at Barku Plastics last week. Thompson said his remarks had been shared online “without full context,” but apologized to the community, the commission, and Barku Plastics for anything he said that was offensive. He also apologized...

Operation Compassion food drives are happening over the next few weeks here in our area.Here is a list of where you can drop off food items to help support the community:Church of God International OfficesNov 18-20 from 8:00am to 2:00pm2490 Keith Street Cleveland, TN 37312Bradley Square MallNov 3-8 from 10:00am to 2:00pm200 Paul Huff Parkway NW Cleveland, TN 37312Westmore ChurchNov 9 from 9:15am t...

From Local 3 News: A Chattanooga brewery is turning grief into action by hosting a giveback night in memory of the two men who were tragically shot and killed at Barku Plastics in Cleveland.As the community continues to process the tragedy, Oddstory Brewing Co. The Greenhouse will host a giveback night on Tuesday, November 4, in memory of Ivan Aldergot and Tobias Gleinig — both regulars at the bre...

From Local 3 News: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has arrested one of their own for introducing contraband into their jail last year.Sheriff Tommy Jones says they issued a warrant for the arrest of 39-year-old Michael Phillip Zackey, a former corrections officer, this past Monday.A court document stated he committed the offense in June 2024. Zackey told authorities he had been meeting with som...

From Local 3 News: The food program known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits may be suspended starting Saturday, November 1, as the government shutdown continues."We are preparing for that possibility. We are just keeping our food pantry open so we can help anyone coming in that needs help,” said Kendall Hudson, Community Relations for Salvation Army.Hudson said the Sa...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding the driver of a car that hit gas pumps in Ocoee and fled the scene.The crash happened in the middle of the night at a local gas station. The vehicle, believed to be a gray Hyundai Veloster, caused damage to the pumps before leaving. Anyone with information is asked to call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 423-338-8215, ext. 3.......

According to a release from the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Tennessee Representative Justin Jones against House Speaker Cameron Sexton and other House leaders.The lawsuit alleged civil rights violations tied to internal House proceedings. U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson’s ruling upholds the legislative branch’s independence. Attorney Gen...

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is increasing patrols for Halloween weekend to keep roads safe.In 2024, 18 people were killed on Tennessee roads during the Halloween holiday period, including five pedestrian deaths. THP urges drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and never drink and drive. Parents are reminded to take several precautions to keep their children safe while trick-or-treating.Adults ...