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In preparation for increased holiday travel, TDOT will suspend all interstate construction work requiring lane closures starting Thursday, April 17th at 6 p.m. through Monday, April 21st at 6 a.m.Some long-term closures will remain in place, and drivers may still see workers on site. TDOT urges drivers to obey posted speed limits in work zones and always move over for HELP units and emergency resp...

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday for a work session.Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis honored the Bradley Central High School girls basketball team for winning their third consecutive state championship.Kimora Fields was recognized for being named Miss Tennessee Basketball, and April 14th was declared “Kimora Fields Day” in Bradley County. Coach Jason Reuter was named TSSAA 4A Girls Coach...

The Cleveland City Council also met yesterday.During the meeting, it was announced that Cleveland will receive a new Safe Haven Baby Box. The box will be from the same company that supplied the box in Hamilton County where a newborn was surrendered last month. According to state law, a mother can surrender a baby legally by leaving it in a safe baby box location. The boxes are temperature controll...

From Local 3 News: Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee House passed HB1376, a bill transferring authority over hemp-derived cannabinoid products from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission.An amendment made by Representative Mark Cochran (R-Englewood) added on Wednesday that would prevent the sale of hemp containing a total THC content over 0.3%.As most of t...

From Local 3 News: A mutual aid response was required for a single-engine plane crash in Polk County's Cherokee National Forest Friday afternoon, April 11.Crews responded to a call from the McGee Tyson Airport Air Traffic Control reporting a small plane had disappeared from the radar.Brian Nightlinger with West Polk County Fire and Rescue says they were given coordinates of the crash and responded...

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: After five days of searching, Loudon County officials say they have located a second body in their search for two missing teens who jumped into the Tennessee River on Wednesday to evade police."Sheriff Jimmy Davis and the Loudon County Sheriff's Office that the second missing teenager has been found dead," said the LCSO on Sunday, April 13. "The teen was recovered this a...

Yesterday, school resource officers and administrators at Cleveland High School received information about a possible threat to the school.Officers quickly began investigating and identified a 9th-grade male student as the source of the threat.The school then requested assistance from the Criminal Investigations and Crisis Intervention teams.The student was taken to the Bradley County Juvenile Det...

The Bradley County School Board met last night and approved a custodial services contract with Pritchard Industries valued between $1.8 and $2.2 million. The final amount will depend on whether the board opts for full service or a hybrid model.In addition, the board approved a resolution for each educator in the system to receive a $2,000 bonus through the recently passed Education Freedom Scholar...

From TN.gov: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in warning nine voice service providers to stop routing illegal robocalls. The letters accuse these companies of continuing to transmit scam calls, despite prior warnings.If they don’t take action, the companies could face legal consequences. The coalition is already pursuing one suc...

Lee University’s Small Jazz Ensemble will perform next Wednesday, April 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Center.Led by instructor Shawn Perkinson, the concert will feature classic jazz pieces.  The event is free and open to the public, and a live stream will also be available at leeu.live.......

From Local 3 News: A Cleveland elementary school unveiled the "Oak Grove Community Garden" on Wednesday.Oak Grove Elementary School received a $5,000 grant from TVA to make the student-based garden possible.The community garden is aimed at providing opportunities for Problem-Based learning, but also giving chances to turn student work into serving those in need, Bradley County Schools says.Food pr...

From Local 3 News: A Cleveland woman is speaking out after she was shot with a paintball gun while driving on a local highway, leaving her injured and her car damaged.Bionca Ross recounted the frightening moment from Saturday, April 5, during an exclusive interview with Local 3 News.Ross is now calling for justice and has vowed to hold the individuals responsible accountable.Ross was driving when ...

From Local 3 News: A Hamilton County woman has filed a lawsuit against Massage Envy Hamilton Place, its franchise owner, and a massage therapist, claiming she was secretly recorded during a session — and that dozens of other women may have been, too.Cieera Davenport, the plaintiff, says she was contacted by Chattanooga Police after a still image of her, taken without her knowledge, was discovered ...

Bradley County authorities are warning residents about a recent surge in scam phone calls. These scammers are pretending to be deputies from the Sheriff’s Office, falsely claiming that the person on the line missed a court appearance and now faces civil and criminal charges. The scammers then demand payment over the phone to avoid jail time.In a concerning twist, the scammers are directing victims...

A report of a burglary early Monday morning ended badly for the bad guys when the McMinn County Sheriff's Office deputies caught them with the stolen items.On April 7, deputies were dispatched to a report of a theft in progress at Sweetwater Airsoft on County Road 275, according to Sheriff Joe Guy.The previous night, the same business had been burglarized.When the McMinn County deputies arrived, t...

At last night’s Cleveland City Schools Board meeting, Director of Schools Dr. Jeff Elliot received high marks on his annual evaluation, scoring 3.83 out of a possible 4.The board also approved a construction amendment at Arnold Elementary, where hazardous walkways between buildings will be repaved. Plans had to be revised after underground piping was discovered, increasing the cost between $10,000...

In a unanimous vote last night, the Bradley County Commission approved a comprehensive growth plan and a landmark interlocal annexation agreement with the cities of Cleveland and Charleston, which will guide development over the next two decades.Mayor Gary Davis led the discussion, emphasizing the importance of “responsible growth planning” and praising the collaboration between the public, commis...

From Local 3 News: A Dayton woman will be serving 30 years in prison for a home invasion, in which she opened the front door with a large pair of hedge clippers, threatening the homeowners.Samantha Hyatte, 37, pleaded guilty to two counts of home invasion in the first-degree, two counts of aggravated assault, and attempted armed robbery.When Hyatte got inside the residence on February 24, 2024, sh...

UPDATE: The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has identified the remains of a woman found near Ooltewah-Georgetown Road.Deputies say the body of Rebecca Louise DeQuattro, 50, of Cleveland, TN, was located on March 25.The investigation into what led to her death is still ongoing.The sheriff's office asks anyone with information to call HCSO Criminal Investigations at (423) 209-8940.PREVIOUS STORY: T...

From Local 3 News: Beginning in December 2025, Delta Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights from a variety of American cities to Latin America. Specifically, Delta will offer a nonstop flight from Nashville to Cancun."These flights will allow residents of these cities to quickly and easily access Cancun, the most preferred Latin leisure destination," says Delta.The well-known airline says th...