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From Local 3 News: Sunset Memorial Gardens has faced numerous complaints over the years from family members who have shown up to visit loved ones only to find their graves dismantled and uncared for. In 2023, the state fined the cemetery for not keeping the grounds in proper order."We've had complaints about cemeteries for years in the 10th Judicial District,” Stephen Hatchett of District 10 says....

From TN.gov: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is leading a 38-state bipartisan coalition urging the FDA to crack down on counterfeit and unsafe versions of weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound.Skrmetti warns that fake drugs from overseas supply chains pose serious health and security risks. The coalition is calling on the FDA to enforce stricter r...

From Local 3 News: The 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) will be making a stop in Cleveland on Saturday, March 22 at 4:00pm.Tickets to this evening of adventure, storytelling and community start at $20 for adults, or $10 for attendees under 17.You can watch the films at the Doris Johnson Screening Room at Lee University.Hosted by Spotted Dog Outfitters LLC and Lee University Angling, proceed...

From Local 3 News: The Tennessee Valley Authority has asked EPB and Cleveland Utilities to spread the word of voluntary power reductions.Cleveland Utilities says the cold snap is upping power demand, so they're asking the community to voluntarily conserve power.EPB asks everyone to follow the below steps specifically on Thursday and Friday from 7:00am to 11:00am:Set your thermostat to 65-68 degree...

From Local 3 News: A Chattanooga Police Department officer is okay after a shoplifting suspect clipped him with his car while fleeing the scene Tuesday.According to a statement given exclusively to Local 3, an officer had been notified of a shoplifting suspect.The officer followed 31-year-old Nicholas Davis to his vehicle on foot, attempting to get him to stop.Davis instead jumped in his car and a...

From Local 3 News: Cleveland Middle unveiled a new mural on Tuesday that represents the school's commitment to fostering a global perspective and celebrates the connections that unite students.The mural on the wall of the school bears the motto "We are Cleveland, and the World Walks Our Halls.”It is meant to serve as a reminder of how education can bring people together to create meaningful connec...

Winter Weather has once again reached the Southeast Tennessee region.Here is a list of closings & delays for Wednesday, Feb. 19:Schools-Bradley County Schools - Closed WednesdayCleveland City Schools - Closed WednesdayAthens City Schools - Closed WednesdayCalhoun City Schools - Closed WednesdayCandies Creek Academy - Closed WednesdayChattanooga State - Remote Learning WednesdayCleveland Christians...

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday.The Commission passed a resolution officially sanctioning the Bradley County America 250 Committee and authorizing the county to receive and distribute state funds for the celebration of America's 250th Anniversary, which will take place in 2026. Finance Committee Chairman and 3rd District Commissioner Milan Blake made a motion to set the 2025/2026 budge...

From Local 3 News: A local family is speaking out after discovering their mother’s grave was severely damaged at Sunset Memorial Gardens, a cemetery that has faced years of complaints over poor maintenance.For Karla Richeson and her family, visiting their mother’s grave has always been a sacred tradition. Their mother passed away from COVID-19 three years ago, and each year, they return to honor h...

From Local 3 News: While the Walnut Street Bridge renovation is scheduled to begin on March 17, pre-renovation set-up began on Monday, Feb. 17.Small sections of the sidewalk will close for short periods of time while the remainder of the bridge stays open for pedestrian traffic. At least one side of the bridge will remain open until March 17 when the full renovation begins.The city has also launch...

From Local 3 News: Bradley County first responders are mourning following the passing of Chaplain Bill Griffith Sunday morning.Griffith was a chaplain for Bradley County EMS and also a former Chief Deputy at the Bradley County Sheriff's Office."For decades, he provided support and guidance to our first responders, always ready with a kind word or a prayer when needed most," Bradley County EMS post...

From Local 3 News: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has launched the "TBI Find" app for to enhance public awareness and provide essential details on missing persons. The app has two main features:Stay Informed: Receive notifications and access educational resources to stay informed and proactive.Vital Information Repository: Collect and store important details about yourself or your lov...

From Local 3 News: In Polk County, a section of Highway 30 near Sage Hill Road, or Kimsey Mountain Highway in Reliance, Tennessee, will be closed until further notice. We spoke with one resident who said his friend was driving on the highway when it collapsed."A friend of mine was coming through there this morning going to work, and he ran off into that and ended up in off the bank. He's okay, but...

From Local 3 News: A Brainerd High School student was arrested Friday for carrying a loaded handgun on school property. School staff were made aware of the incident when they received a phone call threatening mass violence, the Hamilton  County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says.A loaded handgun was found in the student's backpack, officials say.The student was arrested and placed in custody at the Hami...

From Local 3 News: The office of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee sparked controversy when they missed the January 1 deadline renewal for the federal Electronic Benefits Transfers Program for Children (Summer EBT).The program, which began in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, provided families with $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy food during the summer months. The Summer EBT Program, ac...

The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens of a scam text claiming recipients owe money for FastTrack Lane Tolls. If you receive this message, do not click any links or provide payment information. For more details, visit www.bradleysheriff.com/scams-and-fraud.......

UPDATE: A Chattanooga Preparatory School teacher has been ordered to not have contact with minors after being indicted on 14 counts related to sexual exploitation.Kenya White's charges all stem from a February 2023 incident. A student at the school tells us White was a teacher at Chatt Prep at the time.White faces a $10,000 bond for each count. He was indicted on February 10, 2025 on the following...

The Bradley County School Board met last night.Chairman and 2nd District Board Member Vicki Beaty appointed 3rd District Board Member Teddy Bryson to the Capital Outlay Committee. Both Beaty and Bryson will serve on the Committee. Bradley County Schools will host a job fair at the PIE Center on February 25 from 4:00- 5:30 p.m. The fair is for anyone interested in working for Bradley County Schools...

From the Chattanoogan: Governor Bill Lee has signed the Education Freedom Act, creating Tennessee’s first universal school choice program.Governor Lee called it a “momentous day” for Tennessee families, thanking parents, students, and legislators for their support. Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds emphasized that the bill also includes funding for teacher bonuses, K-12 facilities, and ensu...

From Local 3 News: The Polk County Sheriff's Office posted early Thursday morning that part of the road near the intersection of Highway 30 and Sage Hill Road has washed out.The Tennessee Department of Transportation's Smartway website give the location as the 2300 block of Kimsey Mountain Highway, and notes that the damage has closed the road in both eastbound and westbound directions.Repair work...