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‘Aging out’ doesn’t end foster care
The goal of foster care is to give children a permanent home, but that does not always happen before they reach the age of 18. Some children reach their teenage years and hit the brink of adulthoo...
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Finance OKs 15 budget changes
Bradley County’s Finance Committee had more amendments than usual Wednesday as it tries to get as many budget amendments taken care of before the final amendment meeting June 6. In all, the commit...
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Dr. Raymond R. Brown
Mistaken identity hits Life Bridges chairman
Life Bridges board chairman Dr. Raymond R. Brown received a crash course in how small the world is thanks to a case of mistaken identity earlier this week. Recent reports have brought money launde...
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RECENT WALKER VALLEY graduate and catcher Josh Poole will be joining baseball teammate Drew Lyles at Lincoln Memorial University this coming fall. Seated, from left, are Jake Poole (brother), Joey Poole (father), Josh, Mitsi Pool (mother) and Joeli Poole (sister). Standing are WVHS Principal Danny Coggin, Dustin McPherson (assistant coach), Joe Shamblin (head coach), and Steve Longley (assistant coach). Banner photo, SARALYN NORKUS
Mustang catcher signs with LMU
Lincoln Memorial University is loading up with Walker Valley athletes for the upcoming year. Recent graduate and former Mustang catcher Josh Poole became the third LMU signee this year. Poole will ...
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RECENT BRADLEY CENTRAL graduate Dakota Bromley has accepted an opportunity to continue his wrestling career at Cumberland University in Lebanon. Present for the signing were, seated from left, Larraine Brenner (grandmother), Trae Bromley (father), signee Bromley, Corinia Bromley (mother), Kelci Bromley (sister), and Linda Manis (grandmother); standing, Turner Jackson (BCHS AD), Jared McDaniel (BCHS assistant coach), Ben Smith (BCHS head coach), Todd Allen (CU head coach), Steve Logsdon (former BCHS coach and uncle) and Justin Anglin (BCHS assistant coach).
Bear wrestler heading to Cumberland
Declaring that “Bradley wrestling saved my life,” former Bear grappler Dakota Bromley is hoping to build on what he’s learned in life and on the mat as he prepares for the next step. “I was hoping ...
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CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S JOB CORPS teacher Edna Polier spoke to the Bradley County Interagency Council. She discussed the women she teaches in the program and the work being done. Banner photo, DELANEY WALKER
Christian Women’s Job Corps work provides direction into a better life
Ladies apply to be a part of the Christian Women's Job Corps of Bradley County in hopes of finding stability and creating a better life. Sue Bennett, local CWJC site coordinator, and Edna Polier, ...
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  • Minibike and tiller reported missing
    05.23.13 - 12:00 pm
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    by GREG KAYLOR Banner Staff Writer
    05.13.13 - 12:00 pm
    • Gov. Bill Haslam finishes the ceremonial signing of legislation lowering the tax on food from 5.25 percent to 5 percent in Sloan’s Grocery in Vonore. State Sen. Mike Bell, R-Riceville, is standing on the left and state Rep. Eric Watson, R-Cleveland, is standing at center.
    Gov. Bill Haslam finishes the ceremonial signing of legislation lowering the tax on food from 5.25 percent to 5 percent in Sloan’s Grocery in Vonore. State Sen. Mike Bell, R-Riceville, is standing on the left and state Rep. Eric Watson, R-Cleveland, is standing at center.
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    Haslam signs law lowering sales tax
    by DAVID DAVIS, Managing Editor
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    Gov. Bill Haslam signed legislation earlier this week in a ceremony that lowered the sales tax on groceries from 5.25 percent to 5 percent, effective July 1. State Sen. Mike Bell, R-Riceville, and ...
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