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The Bradley County School Board met last night.The board recognized Lake Forest Middle School’s show Choir, Revolution, for winning 5 Grand Championships and winning Best Vocals and Best Choreography in all five competitions they competed in this year. The choir is the winningest group in the 25-year history of Revolution.The board approved a grant-funded modular building at Oak Grove Elementary t...

From Local 3 News: A bill that would allow Tennessee schools to display historical documents, including the Ten Commandments, has passed the state Senate Thursday.The measure sparked sharp debate among lawmakers, ultimately passing strictly along party lines. Republicans argue the Ten Commandments are a significant part of the nation’s historical foundation, while Democrats say the bill crosses th...

From Local 3 News: Students at Tellico Plains High School in Monroe County were allowed to leave early on Thursday, March 19 after a gas leak.Monroe County Schools and the high school announced that additional repairs to the gas lines are needed before students can return to campus, and their decision was made only out of an abundance of caution.“The safety of our students and staff is always our ...

From News 12: Residents in the Ten Mile community of Meigs County are raising concerns about ongoing flooding along State Route 304.Neighbors say drainage issues are causing repeated flooding that threatens businesses and creates hazards for drivers.TDOT says it has studied the issue extensively and is exploring several possible solutions.This follows many of the residents coming together to sign ...

From News Channel 9: A Cleveland business owner is defending himself after neighbors raised concerns about suspected illegal burning on his property.The concerns first surfaced after a viewer shared drone video with our newsroom.The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) told us that video appears to show illegal burning happening at Cleveland Roll Off Rentals.Now, the owner o...

From Local 3 News: The Chattanooga Airport is gathering community support for their TSA agents as they work without pay through a partial government shutdown.Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, people are welcome to leave grocery store or gas gift cards at the reception desk through the wooden double doors on the second floor of the rotunda.“See these smiling faces?? They’re part of the TSA team...

From Local 3 News: Tennessee lawmakers are continuing to push forward with the “Fair Rx Act,” despite strong opposition from CVS Health.The proposed legislation would prevent pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies in the state, which is a business model CVS currently uses.CVS warns the bill could lead to the closure of more than 100 of its pharmacies across Tennessee, with t...

From Local 3 News: A bill requiring Tennessee students to show documentation proving citizenship to enroll in public schools passed the state house Monday, with support from all but three Republicans, who joined Democrats in opposition.It now goes back to the Senate, before requiring Governor Bill Lee’s signature. The Senate version is sponsored by Sen. Bo Watson, a Hixson republican.Schools would...

From Local 3 News: For two students at Cleveland Middle School who rely on wheelchairs, getting through the school hallways just got a little easier, thanks to a group of their own classmates.Sixth graders Angel Molina and Angel Diaz navigate the school differently than many of their peers.The boys’ STEM teacher, Derek Morris, says it was clear the boys wanted to be able to do certain things on th...

Cleveland Utilities has announced that fiber construction is now complete, giving all electric customers access to its fiber internet network.The utility says the service offers equal upload and download speeds, with no data caps or contracts.Customers who sign up by March 31st will be entered into a drawing to win a JBL Clip speaker.Officials say the expansion marks a major step in providing mode...

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday.Much of the meeting focused on early discussions about the county’s upcoming budget and a potential property tax increase.County Mayor Gary Davis distributed budget request packets to commissioners, outlining millions of dollars in proposed spending increases from various departments. The increases are what county government departments are asking the co...

From Local 3 News: A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Clearwater Road and Congress Parkway in Athens, Tennessee, on Monday.First responders transported that person to a local trauma center, according to the Athens Police Department. They say the person’s injuries were not life-threatening.Police say the pedestrian stepped into the path of an oncoming vehicle on Monday morning, March 16, 2026....

From News Channel 9: A defense attorney has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Sweetwater Police Chief Eddie Byrum over comments and videos he posted on social media about a controversial hunting case.Attorney Matthew Rogers claims the police chief trespassed on private property while recording one of the videos and made statements he says were misleading about Rogers’ clients.The dispute stems fro...

From News 12: Bradley Central basketball star Kimora Fields has been named Tennessee’s Gatorade Player of the Year.Fields helped lead the Bearettes back to the state tournament this season.During the regular season, she averaged 32 points, eight rebounds, and three steals per game.Fields also scored more than 3,000 points during her high school career and maintains a 4.0 grade point average.......

The SPCA of Bradley County has found a home for its new animal shelter.The organization was the winning bidder on a commercial property at 111 Industrial Way Southwest in Cleveland. The site includes a 4,900 square foot building on one acre.On Tuesday, the Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals approved the zoning change needed for the project to move  forward.A title search is underway, and the SPCA e...

From TN.gov: The Tennessee Department of Treasury is encouraging Tennesseans to check ClaimItTN.gov for missing money after businesses and organizations across the state turned over an additional $248.6 million in unclaimed property so far since July 1, 2025.Tennesseans may soon receive a letter from the Department notifying them they have unclaimed money. Each year, the Unclaimed Property Divisio...

From Local 3 News: A bill moving through the Tennessee legislature could soon end the twice-a-year clock change for residents across the state.House Bill 1300, filed by House Republican, Chris Todd, would require Tennessee to observe standard time year-round, eliminating the annual shift between daylight saving time in the spring and standard time in the fall.Todd says the legislation responds to ...

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened early Wednesday morning on Highway 64.Deputies say the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. in the 6000 block of Highway 64.Investigators say a pedestrian was first struck by an unknown black vehicle that may have significant front-end damage. That vehicle left the scene.Authorities say the injured person was still a...

From Local 3 News: Multiple people are now facing charges after an investigation revealed drug activity at a “Dirt Dynasty” home in Tellico Plains.Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones says his deputies, alongside the 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, obtained a warrant to search a home on Belcher Loop in the Rafter community on Tuesday, March 10.He says the...

From WATE News 6 Knoxville: Former Tennessee First Lady Martha Carolyn Swanson Sundquist has died at the age of 88. Sundquist served as Tennessee’s first lady from 1995 to 2003 during the two terms of her husband, former Governor Don Sundquist.She was born in Joliet, Illinois in 1937 and graduated from Augustana College before marrying Don Sundquist in 1959.During her time as first lady, she suppo...