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KIWANIS CLUB OF CLEVELAND president, Chris Newton, smiles beside guest speaker William Lamb, center, and Kiwanis member, Jill Welborn. Banner photo, DELANEY WALKER
‘Why do you do what you do?’ Kiwanians given challenge
Why do Kiwanis Club members do what they do? William Lamb, Lee University Leonard Center director, asked that simple question at the meeting this week. “We act out our life often because we’ve lear...
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Lottery Numbers
These Tennessee and Georgia lotteries were drawn during the weekend: TENNESSEE Friday Cash 3 Evening — 8-5-9, Lucky Sum: 22 Cash 3 Midday — 7-1-6, Lucky Sum: 14 Cash 4 Evening — 7-3-9-0, Lucky Sum...
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LEE UNIVERSITY Vice President for Enrollment Phil Cook poses with Rymer Scholars Hanna Blessing, Alexandera Hutt, Jordon Glover, Kyle Davidson, Hannah Long, Clay Parris, Kelsey Wofford, Devin Kersey and Caitlin Tharp.
Kersey, Tharp and Wofford are Rymer Gold Scholars
Devin Kersey, Caitlin Tharp, and Kelsey Wofford were named Gold winners for Lee University’s 2013 Rymer Scholarship awards. Three Gold Scholars, three Silver Scholars, and three Bronze Scholars we...
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Spec. Bradley Taylor, Cleveland, demonstrates a Mark 19 40 mm belt-fed automatic grenade launcher. The weapon can also be mounted on a motorized vehicle. The 252nd Military Police Co. opened the National Guard Armory on Dalton Pike to the public Saturday. Banner photos, DAVID DAVIS
National Guard open house
The 252nd Military Police Co. opens the National Guard Armory on Dalton Pike to the public Saturday.
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Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG STUDENTS from the Rotary Interact Club at Tennessee Christian Preparatory School give a presentation to the Bradley Sunrise Rotary Club. They were there to ask members to help “fight hunger” and support their work to raise money for The Caring Place’s “Sack Pack” program. The students had raised $700 during their first school semester as a club.
Brooks, TCPS students share work to help local residents
High School students from Tennessee Christian Preparatory School and State Rep. Kevin Brooks lent their voices Thursday to share how their respective efforts were impacting the community. The pres...
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Banner photo, DELANEY WALKER BRADLEY COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE’S Eric Freeman, aka “Peanut,” helped children at the Boys and Girls Clubs’ health fair who wanted to shoot water from the fire truck’s hose.
Boys and Girls Clubs Health fair was evening of fun activities
Hundreds of children, parents and volunteers showed up in full force for an evening of fun and free activities at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland’s annual health fair. Britt DeBusk, Tucker ...
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StageWorks gears up for final show of season
StageWorks of Cleveland, a new community theater, is coming to the close of its inaugural season with “Steel Magnolias,” a show popular with many people. Ed Callais, who has several years experienc...
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DESPITE THE RAIN, the 20th annual Relay for Life was held Friday night and Saturday at Cleveland High School’s track. The Bradley County firefighters had someone walking on the track at all times during the event, which started at 7 p.m. Friday and continued until noon Saturday. Banner Photo, DONNA KAYLOR
Relay for Life
DESPITE THE RAIN, the 20th annual Relay for Life was held Friday night and Saturday at Cleveland High School’s track.
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Sheriff's Office: Anticipating the risk
At your Sheriff’s Office, we are constantly evaluating the possibilities of threats to the peace and safety of all of Bradley County. This is done informally 24/7 by our patrol deputies as they cru...
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RICK NORTON, associate editor at the Cleveland Daily Banner, was the guest speaker this week for the Lions Club meeting. Norton, who began at the Banner in 1977, returned to the newspaper three years ago after spending time with United Way and Whirlpool. From left are Lion President Buell Connell, Norton and Lion Robert Stem.
Lions Club meeting 5-5

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Dr. William Green, dean of Lee University School of Music, presents Erica Tipton with the Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award at the 2013 Honor Recital.
Tipton named Presser Scholar
Erica Tipton, a junior French horn music performance major from Cleveland, was announced as the recipient of Lee University’s 2013-2014 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award at the 2013 Honor Recital...
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THERE WAS a three-way tie for high attendance at the spring rally of the Cherokee District Ruritans. The honor was shared with Westside Ruritan Club, Sandra Daily president; Oak Grove Ruritan Club, Danny Trentham, president; and East Ridge Ruritans, Mark Brandt, president. Among those in attendane at the rally was M.C. Lovell Whitehead, of the Morrison Ruritan Club. Whitehead is past district governor and leadership development coordinator.
Cherokee District Ruritan spring rally

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With Hope in Mind series planned for families living with mental illness
If a family member or loved one lives with a mental illness, you know the effects it can have on you as well as your family member or friend. He or she may live with you or depend on you for care. ...
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camper shows off a creek critter
Polk 4-H camp deadline nears
Applications are still being taken for the Polk County 4-H camp. The Polk County 4-H Summer Camp at Camp McCroy will kick off with Teen Camp June 10 to 13 for seventh through 12th-grade 4-H mem...
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Dr. Laura Anderson
Anderson honored for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Laura Anderson, professor of education, has been selected as the recipient of Lee University’s 2013 Excellence in Teaching Award. The Excellence Awards are the highest honors presented to Lee f...
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