Men and women of impact are best remembered by their impactful deeds; yet, it is their words — past and present — that inspire others to take up a humanitarian cause, whether it benefits the …
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1/17/21
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As America navigates an uncertain path toward healing in the wake of last week’s insidious attack on the U.S. Capitol, we in Cleveland and Bradley County can take solace in knowing this: something …
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1/13/21
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As the congressional seeds of debate swell toward impeaching President Donald Trump or forcing his removal by invoking the 25th Amendment, it is critical to remember America draws perilously close to …
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1/8/21
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On this day of safety protocols and in the middle of a holiday-season surge in COVID-19 infections that have stolen the lives of 76 Bradley County residents, it is troubling to hear of a cavalier …
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1/6/21
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On Saturday, the day after Christmas, our hometown faced a question that challenges our hearts today just as it did years ago when a beloved Cleveland pastor asked it to any who would listen and to …
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12/27/20
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Color comes in many shades, not just black and white.Answers are matters of interpretation, not just right and wrong.Interests are a question of preference, not a case of one dominant and one …
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12/23/20
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As the miracle of Christmas approaches, and its joyous expectation grows, we are reminded of the heavy hearts endured today by friends and neighbors among us who have lost loved ones in recent days …
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12/20/20
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Whether Bradley County is headed for an unemployment rollercoaster filled with twists and turns, up and downs and topsy-turvy tumbles — blamed almost exclusively on the uncertainties surrounding …
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12/13/20
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As the debacle called 2020 draws to its merciful close and many Bradley County families continue the struggle to wrest their livelihoods from the grip of COVID-19, a glimmer of hope has arisen for …
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12/9/20
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Slightly bent under the weight of COVID-19, but assuredly not broken, WCLE’s Empty Stocking Fund precariously straddles the midway point of a community-creating fundraiser that strives to bring …
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12/6/20
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As rising numbers of COVID-19 active cases deepen the anxiety of Americans while heightening the uncertainties surrounding the span of this relentless pandemic, all eyes remain focused on what some …
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12/2/20
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To borrow from a discomforting adage, Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis is finding himself firmly wedged between a rock and a hard place.The rock is COVID-19, a nine-month maker of mayhem and the …
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11/29/20
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A thin line divides Veterans Day from Thanksgiving, one that is only about 15 days wide.Whether it’s their physical proximity on the calendar or the message of their seasons that defines their role …
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11/25/20
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An everyday man who survived a serious COVID-19 infection thanks to the kindness of a stranger, Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks now finds himself on a mission.
In the …
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11/22/20
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A discussion among elected leaders on civil debate during a recent session of the Bradley County Commission offers hope that, at the very least, local politicians are noticing the impact of their …
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11/20/20
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Communities aren’t just measured by population, square miles, transportation networks, per capita income, entertainment, dining, job opportunities, education resources, government outreach, diverse …
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11/18/20
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Arguably, one of the happiest persons on Planet Earth to see the end of this rollercoaster pandemic — or, at the very least, the distribution launch of a reliable vaccine — could be Bradley …
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11/15/20
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In a year that most would be just as happy to forget, Cleveland and Bradley County residents did get a spark of good news a couple weeks ago upon learning Spring Branch Industrial Park had finally …
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11/13/20
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In editorials long before today, we have echoed the sentiments of the last two dedicated leaders to hold the position of commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services. Their …
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11/11/20
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In any given year, people-friendly assistance programs offered through the Bradley County Trustee’s office — like the Tax Relief and Tax Freeze initiatives — help to make a difference for …
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11/7/20
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