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The City of Charleston is preparing for its annual Christmas celebration!Christmas in the Park will be held this Saturday, November 29, at Hoyt Berry Municipal Park from 1 to 6 p.m.The free event includes a bounce house, games for kids, a hayride, cake walk, photos with Santa, and more than 30 vendors. The tree lighting will close out the event.Live performances will feature Tyson Leamon and Chatt...

A Meigs County man was indicted by a grand jury Monday in a deadly shooting that happened in July, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.The shooting took place July 6 on Peakland Road in Decatur. Investigators say Chad Mitchell Lankford was responsible for the death of Jason Paul Burnette.Lankford was indicted for first degree murder and arrested Tuesday. He is being held on a $1 mil...

The annual Thanksgiving Day 5K returns to Cleveland this Thursday.Terra Running Company will host the event at Greenway Park on Thanksgiving Day at 8:30 AM.Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Donations will benefit residents in Bradley County.Registration is open in-store at Terra Running Company until 6 p.m. today. Race day registrat...

Mainstreet Cleveland reminds you to shop local on Small Business Saturday this weekend in Downtown Cleveland.This Saturday, November 29, shoppers are encouraged to support local businesses during Small Business Saturday.Downtown Cleveland has more than 30 retailers and 17 restaurants participating. Organizers say shopping small keeps more than half of your spending in the local community.......

Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads this holiday.TDOT is suspending all construction-related lane closures from noon on Wednesday, November 26th, through 6 a.m. on Monday, December 1st. Nearly 1.8 million Tennesseans are expected to travel by car.Commissioner Will Reid says the pause in road work will help ease congestion on the year’s busiest travel days....

Bradley County Deputies responded to a home in Northeast Bradley County on November 23rd after a report that a dog had been shot while secured on the property.Witnesses say Crystal Palmer grabbed a gun and fired several rounds at the confined dog. The animal ran into the home, where it was later found dead. Detectives recovered evidence, including blood in the kennel, a trail into the residence, a...

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday.County Mayor Gary Davis announced three resolutions for the next voting session, including a three-year agreement allowing him to contract with Cintas for janitorial supplies for EMS. Two additional non-contiguous annexation agreements are in process and will move to the next work session, then on to a later vote.Commissioner Mike Hughes reported the Fir...

From Local 3 News: A pilot of an experimental aircraft walked away without injury after a hard landing at the Cleveland Regional Jetport, the Bradley County Mayor's Office says.The pilot was performing a "touch-and-go" maneuver.Bradley County EMS, Cleveland Police, and Cleveland Fire responded to the scene to secure the scene and ensure there were no "additional hazards."The National Transportatio...

From Local 3 News: A court services deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office is charged with driving under the influence after a crash Saturday evening.Josh Woods was off-duty when it happened, according to Sheriff Tommy Jones.Paramedics transported him to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers placed him under arrest.The Monroe County Sheriff's O...

From Local 3 News: A Chattanooga teen who police say shot himself in the foot while firing at a group he was fighting with at the Hamilton Place Mall is now facing multiple charges.Police were called to Dick's Sporting Goods after receiving reports of an active shooter Saturday afternoon, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 3 News.Employees told officers that someone shot themselves wh...

From the Chattanooga Times Free Press: A Ringgold man is being held on a $755,000 bond in connection to a 2023 incident involving gunfire and a crash on I-75 in Bradley County.Matthew Allen McMurray is accused of shooting at and ramming his ex-girlfriend’s car, causing her to crash.The incident began in Bradley County on May 31, 2023, and ended in Hamilton County, where deputies found evidence lin...

From News Channel 9: Some Tennessee parents have filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s new private school voucher program.The suit claims the Education Freedom Scholarship Act violates the state constitution and harms public school funding.It was filed on Thursday in Davidson County Chancery Court.The law gives eligible families $7,295 in public funds for private school tuition and expenses.Gove...

From Local 3 News: The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office says a local judge reported that a driver twice sped toward them while they were walking their dog in a Cleveland neighborhood on November 19.Deputies say Joshua Dale Phillip Sanford allegedly approached the judge aggressively with his car and made comments suggesting retaliation for past actions. He was later arrested and charged with aggrava...

From Local 3 News: Campfire season is just around the corner. Generally, you can throw twigs, small tree limbs, and leaves in your fire pit year-round.But before you start burning debris outdoors or hosting big bonfires, though, it's always important to review your local guidelines.Regardless where you are, officials say you should always:Check with local authorities to make sure there are no rest...

From News Channel 9: A former state lawmaker from Hixson is asking for a *greatly reduced* sentence following her involvement in a public corruption scheme.Court documents show attorneys for Robin Smith have filed a motion for reconsideration.They argue the recent *presidential pardons* of former House Speaker Glen Casada and Cade Cothren leave Smith to suffer criminal consequences alone.Smith is ...

From Local 3 News: Bradley County firefighters are asking commissioners to approve a 25% pay increase to bring starting salaries closer in line with surrounding fire agencies.Fire officials presented the request at the most recent County Commission meeting, saying the current starting salary of $38,000 per year is not competitive. A 25% increase would raise starting pay to about $48,000.Lt. Noah C...

From Local 3 News: The Cleveland Police Department and Santa are urging residents to stay alert as scam activity rises during the holiday season. Officials say scammers have recently impersonated the department, even claiming to be Cleveland Police Chief Gibson, to solicit money or resolve fake warrants. Police stress they will never call asking for donations or payments.Key red flags include:Fake...

From Local 3 News: Bradley County authorities recently resolved an armed encounter with a man that began with a medical call. It happened at a home in Northeast Bradley County near Urbane Road. The sheriff's office said first responders who were there on a medical call had to leave the home because of "the actions of the man they were trying to assist." They said it turned into a mental health cri...

Bradley County Schools congratulated Dr. Corey Limburg, who was named Tennessee’s Middle School Principal of the Year by the Tennessee Association of Secondary School Principals. Dr. Limburg leads Ocoee Middle School and was recognized by the organization for his leadership and dedication to students and staff.......

The Bradley County Fire Committee met yesterday. Employees of Bradley County Fire and Rescue attended the meeting and asked the committee for more funding.They cited a 69% turnover rate since 2020 and a starting salary of $38,000 as a reason to give the department more funding. The department is asking for a new starting pay of $48,078, along with raises for rank and longevity.Fire officials say t...