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Banner website is getting new look
One of the ways the Cleveland Daily Banner delivers your news is going to be changing. Not just changing but completely redone. Our website, www.clevelandbanner.com, will have a new look when it la...

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County Mayor D. Gary Davis receives the “White Glove” award from representatives of Cleveland/Bradley Keep America Beautiful. From left are KAB members Shari Horton, Mike Hughes, Kim Shay and Davis. Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES

Landfill has over 30 years of life left
The Bradley County Landfill continues to be a revenue generator for the county and will remain so for decades to come. That is the summary of the annual report given to the Bradley County Commissio...

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911 OPERATIONS centers across the state, including Bradley County’s, now have a more stabilized revenue stream thanks to the recently implemented 911 Funding Modernization and IP Transition Act, which was passed by the state General Assembly in 2014. The new legislation has applied a $1.16 standard monthly surcharge for all residential, business and wireless phone lines — the proceeds of which fund 911 operations. Banner Photo, RICHARD GOAD

New uniform 911 rate provides revenue stream
The 911 Funding Modernization and IP Transition Act, a piece of legislation passed by the Tennessee General Assembly last year, took effect Jan. 1. Intended to uniform 911 surcharges statewide and ...

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BRADLEY SENIOR DANIEL CLARK goes to the basket for two of his 21 points in the first quarter against the Cleveland Blue Raiders Saturday night, inside Jim Smiddy Arena. Banner photo, LYNNAE ROBERTS

Bradley avenges prior losses to Cleveland
With the regular season quickly winding down, the Bradley Central and Cleveland basketball teams both needed wins to make a bid for the top spot heading into the District 5-AAA tournament. The Lady...

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WALKER VALLEY’S Caitlin Lay works her way down the court during Friday’s District 5-AAA game against McMinn County. Banner photo, SARALYN NORKUS

Walker Valley picks up pivotal District 5-AAA basketball wins
Both Walker Valley hoop squads capped off a busy week by picking up a pair of District 5-AAA victories over McMinn County. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lady Cherokees 45-29, while the Mustangs su...

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‘Harry Potter’ comes to the CSCC library
The library at Cleveland State Community College played host to a group of visitors dressed up as witches, wizards and magic professors during the opening of a traveling exhibit Thursday. A Nationa...

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CRIME LOG »

Potential suspect targeted by CPD in stabbing case

Thefts from local business investigated by police

Hit-and-run driver strikes pregnant woman

Capt. Jerry Gay holds the citation which awards him the Bronze Star Medal. It reads in part: “For exceptionally meritorious achievement as an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tactical controller and collection manager for a joint task force in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.” Submitted photo

Jerry Gay receives Bronze Star: Lessons of loyalty, teamwork ‘started all in my hometown’

by BRIAN GRAVES Banner Staff Writer

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“I have taken Cleveland, Tennessee with me around the world.” When Jerry Gay makes that statement, it is much more than hometown pride talking. He speaks to the values, morals and life lessons all ...