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Stepping high into the war against life's clutter

“This was more like closing up shop, or say, having a big garage sale where you look at everything you’ve bought in your life, and you remember how much it meant to you. And now, you just tag it … more

RICK NORTON | 5/15/21

Stable footing and making a change

The tree was lying on its side when I got to it. It was a nice-looking pine tree, fluffy and full and as tall as me. The strong winds, coupled with some unstable footing, had caused it to fall … more

CARRIE CLASSON | 5/15/21

'The Big Yellow Chair' makes triumphant return

The Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway has been blessed with a number of enhancements that make walking or running the linear park that much more pleasant, including a number of water fountains, and … more

CAMERON FISHER | 5/15/21

Sometimes, efficiency takes a back seat

I’ve always liked completing tasks in the least amount of time possible.I love trying to figure out a way to accomplish what I need to accomplish as efficiently as I can.And I apply this concept to … more

BARRY CURRIN | 5/14/21

Honoring nurses, teachers and correctional officers

Last week we touched on an important day — Mother’s Day. This past week also represented several other important groups that deserve to be recognized.Nurses Week took place last week, and … more

D. GARY DAVIS | 5/12/21

Nocturnal negotiations and a good night's sleep

It’s amazing that anyone shares a bed. I know there are plenty of married and cohabiting couples who have separate beds, or even separate bedrooms, and I can see the logic in avoiding the … more

CARRIE CLASSON | 5/8/21

'The purest love you can find on this earth'

When sons stumble, life finds a way to give them new meaning; they're called moms and I can't imagine living a day without mine. True, I lost her 17 years ago ... about 12 … more

RICK NORTON | 5/8/21

No leaving the table 'till you drink that milk'

Back in the old days, America’s favorite pastime was the great game of baseball. Sunny afternoons at a crowded ballpark, cheering on your favorite team, yelling at umpires questioning their … more

GARY MATHENY | 5/8/21

Ebenezer Scrooge has nothing on me

I’ve had my first premonition.It came to me in a dream, which went something like this.A store in town debuted its new robotic motorized shopping cart. After a trip or two up the aisles, the robot … more

BARRY CURRIN | 5/7/21

Powerful relationships critical for students and teachers, too

There are many reasons that children succeed in school. One element is constant: every child deserves excellent teachers and administrators. The research and science of learning and development tell … more

JC BOWMAN | 5/5/21

Mother’s Day special time for showing love

The second Sunday of May every year is reserved for Mother’s Day, a day we honor mothers for the care and selfless love they show. The relationship between a mother and child begins even … more

D. GARY DAVIS | 5/5/21

Preparing for our first yard sale in years

Weather-permitting, Love Muffin and I will end a 20-year drought next Saturday, May 8; yes, we’re hosting a yard sale. Whether it has really been two decades since … more

RICK NORTON | 5/1/21

Cleveland and the Billy Graham connection

I was showing a friend around town last week. When we came to the corner of Ocoee Street and Billy Graham Avenue, he asked an obvious question: “Why is a street named for Billy Graham here in … more

DR. PAUL CONN | 5/1/21

Warmer weather increases the use of our greenway

With the onset of warmer weather, foot and bike traffic has picked up on the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway. This time of year is traditionally one of the busiest as those who prefer their … more

CAMERON FISHER | 5/1/21

At Cleveland City Schools, a year to remember!

The last quarter of 2019-20, and the entire 2020-21 school year, will be a time to be remembered when the history of Cleveland City Schools is written in the future. Thinking back to March 2019, none … more

DR. RUSSELL DYER | 5/1/21

Blackberry Winter on its way, so bundle up!

By the time you read this, you will likely be enjoying temperatures in the 80s — the way it’s supposed to be in spring.But today I’m freezing, and it’s almost May.Yesterday was cold and … more

BARRY CURRIN | 4/30/21

Properly disposing of prescription drugs

With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration held its 20th Take Back Day last Saturday. At its last Take Back Day in October, DEA collected a … more

D. GARY DAVIS | 4/28/21

Vaccines, diligence and doing our part

Several weeks ago Mayor D. Gary Davis acknowledged to county commissioners they were probably tiring of his weekly COVID-19 updates, but that he would continue giving them because the virus is still … more

4/28/21

FAITH PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE in the Cleveland and Bradley County community's rebound from the tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011, which sent five twisters barreling through the community. Whether spurred by a faith in neighbors, family, friends or strangers, or a spiritual faith, local residents regained their lives over the coming months and years. A Cleveland Daily Banner reader, whose name could not be found in our archives, sent us this photograph on April 28, 2011, the first day of recovery. Can you find the angel among the clouds?

Remembering tragedy, and a people's rise

Thanks to two doses of Moderna vaccine, followed by the standard two-week wait, I achieved full immunity from COVID-19 last Tuesday. It’s a temporary fix, but a fix … more

RICK NORTON | 4/24/21

Oh, all the different sides to the aging process

Age is creeping up on me.Sometimes it doesn’t creep. Sometimes it comes flying at me like a meteor screaming across the sky.I’m not necessarily talking about the typical aches and pains and … more

BARRY CURRIN | 4/23/21