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Eviction moratorium discussion by legal and housing authorities set today at noon

Legal Aid of East Tennessee, the United Way of the Ocoee Region and members of the Bradley County Bar Association will host an event for landlords and tenants to discuss the Centers for Disease … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/27/21

TVA offers energy-savings techniques, especially during heat wave

The Tennessee Valley Authority wants everyone in the region to keep cool, as well save money.They're also offering a chance to win a $4,000 home appliance package.With temperatures rising across the … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/27/21

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen could be coming to Paul Huff Parkway

Is Cheddar’s coming to Paul Huff Parkway in Cleveland? Maybe.According to Emily Clark, media relations manager for Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, the restaurant chain is currently in the permitting … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/27/21

OFFICER Jonathon Dean of the Cleveland Police Department cradles the dog belonging to a driver whose pickup truck crashed down an embankment on Westover Drive S.W. Monday afternoon. Although the driver was transported to an area hospital, the dog was uninjured.

84-year-old woman injured when pickup crashes down embankment

First responders rescued a woman Monday afternoon after she lost control of her pickup truck and crashed down an embankment. The accident, which injured the driver, Dorothy Snyder, 84, took … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/27/21

JESSICA HADGCOCK speaks to Bradley County Commission members Monday night regarding her concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Resident shares her concerns about COVID-19 vaccine to Bradley County Commission

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic was the topic of discussion twice at Monday night’s Bradley County Commission meeting. The first mention was from Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis, who gave his … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 7/27/21

Active COVID-19 cases in Bradley County rise again; now at 135

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Bradley County increased by 12 individuals over the weekend.According to the Tennessee Department of Health’s daily report on Monday, 135 individuals have now … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/27/21

MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Chapter 81 line the Bradley County Courthouse square as they were presented the Bill Norwood Service to Veterans Award earlier this year. The award will now be moved to a Veterans Day presentation, starting in 2022.

Bill Norwood award moved to Veterans Day

The Bill Norwood Service to Veterans Award, traditionally presented at a Memorial Day ceremony, will now be given to a deserving person or group on Nov. 11 each year.The award was presented on … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 7/27/21

Semi-truck driver killed in Sunday crash identified as Justin Louissaint, 59

The name of a semi-truck driver involved in a fatal crash Sunday afternoon at Exit 27 on Paul Huff Parkway, was released by the Cleveland Police Department late Monday morning.The deceased driver was … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/26/21

Bradley County Commission to hear 'Art is Here Partnership' presentation

The agenda for tonight’s Bradley County Commission work session is light, with only one item listed for discussion. more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 7/26/21

THIS TENNESSEE Department of Transportation SmartWay image shows Cleveland Utilities crews working to restore a concrete power pole that was destroyed early Sunday afternoon near I-75's Exit 27 on Paul Huff Parkway by a semi-truck traveling southbound. The truck driver, whose identity has not been released by investigators, died in the crash.

Investigation continuing into cause of Sunday's fatal crash at I-75's Exit 27

Few details have emerged about the cause of a Sunday afternoon crash at Exit 27 on Paul Huff Parkway that took the life of a semi-truck driver.According to Sgt. Evie West, public information officer … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/26/21

AS THE LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY industry struggled in 2020 because of the pandemic, Tennessee's outdoors options in tourism thrived. State parks and natural areas were brimming with activity, like the Hiwassee River.

Pandemic not beating Tennessee's mountains, parks

Tennessee’s mountains and many state parks bolstered the state’s hospitality industry during the dark days of the pandemic last year. In 2020, many of the state’s concert venues were … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/26/21

Cleveland Utilities pursuing major upgrade for I.T. systems

The Cleveland Board of Public Utilities has approved a $657, 000 purchase order to Waypoint Business Solutions LLC for the purchase of dual VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure Systems for the … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/26/21

No Cleveland City Council meetings today; to resume sessions on Aug. 9

The Cleveland City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 26, has been canceled, as announced during its July 12 meeting.The council will reconvene at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, at the … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/26/21

AN AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH shows the progress at the Tennessee State Veterans Home facility being constructed in Bradley County. Construction on the 108-bed facility is expected to be completed by April 2022.default

Veterans Home construction could be complete by April 2022

If everything goes as planned, the Tennessee State Veterans Home located in Bradley County could be completed by late March or early April.The facilityn located off Westland Drive S.W., the facility … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 7/24/21

Tennessee property, violent crimes fell during 2020

The COVID- 19 pandemic took a bite out of crime in Tennessee last year.According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, in 2020, despite higher-than-average crime rates, both property and violent … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/24/21

WOODY MILLER, Cleveland Utilities volunteer, sets some insulation into place inside the Woodsong education building during the United Way Day of Action.

United Way's Day of Action provides volunteer help across the community

Several volunteers from local businesses and industries, and some from the community, spent Friday morning providing assistance to many sites in Cleveland and Bradley County during the seventh annual … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 7/24/21

United Way campaign begins

Though still not a traditional kickoff, the United Way of the Ocoee Region began its 2021 campaign Friday with hopes for a much calmer and normal year.Stephanie Linkous, United Way of the Ocoee … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 7/24/21

RACHEL TURNER AND RACHEL FLANNIGAN give a thumbs up to residents at the grand reopen-ing of Garden Plaza at Cleveland Thursday. The two were members of the serving team for the special nacho luncheon for the event.

Garden Plaza at Cleveland celebrates 'grand reopening'

Garden Plaza at Cleveland celebrated its “Grand Reopening” Thursday, hosting its residents, their friends and others, to a special luncheon at the Keith Street facility.“We’ve been open … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 7/24/21

Cook to deliver Lee’s summer commencement address

Phil Cook will deliver the commencement address at Lee University’s summer ceremony on Saturday, July 31, at 10:30 a.m. in the Conn Center. “We are excited once again to be able to … more

7/24/21

7-25 Church Activities

South Cleveland Church of God, 1846 Volunteer Drive, will have a History Wall dedication today, 10 a.m. Individuals connected to the church through the years are invited to help celebrate the … more

7/24/21