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SUPERVISORS OF THE YEAR for the Bradley County Schools are Emily Brown, left, and Angie Gill Tuck, right, who were both recognized at the Board of Education meeting Thursday evening. Dr. Linda Cash, director of schools, presented the awards.

Bradley County teachers, principal, supervisors recognized

Though announcements had been made previously on the teachers, principal and supervisors of the year for Bradley County Schools, the six individuals had not yet been honored in a public setting by … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 4/10/21

School board receives PIE Innovation Center update

Weather has caused some issues with construction at the PIE Innovation Center, but it appears the pace has picked up and work continued even through the rains.Corbett Drew of Cornerstone Management … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 4/10/21

Downtown Dine Around planned for April 29

It’s time for another helping of delicious food from downtown restaurants during the Downtown Dine Around on Thursday, April 29.The event lasts from 5 to 8 p.m. It’s your opportunity to … more

Special to the Banner | 4/10/21

Prevent premature death: Drive sober!

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By SHERIFF STEVE LAWSON | 4/10/21

Advance Program is ideal for working adults

Eighteen months. One night a week. Earn a degree! Are you ready to make a career change? Looking to be promoted? Cleveland State Community College can help! CSCC offers students the opportunity … more

4/10/21

Jail Dockets 4-9-21

The following information was gathered solely from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office. This list includes individuals who are, or have been, incarcerated in the Justice Center, and can include arrests made by the BCSO, the Cleveland Police Department, the Charleston Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Drug Task Force and other local law enforcement agencies. more

4/9/21

U.S. Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, left, and Dr. Bill Seymour, right, Cleveland State president, stand in front of the ambulance simulator for CSCC’s EMS / paramedic students.

Congressman visit to Cleveland State

Dr. Bill Seymour, Cleveland State president, left gives Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, right. a tour of the new Health and Science Center on CSCC’s campus. The 53,000-square-foot building houses nursing, EMS / paramedic, medical assisting, biology and microbiology students. The building includes a state-of-the-art simulation lab and simulated hospital unit for nursing students, a simulated physician’s office suite with reception area, exam rooms, laboratory and records areas for medical assisting students and ambulance simulators for EMS / paramedic students. more

4/9/21

Around Town 4-9

Gary Matheny reflecting on the days of little boys, Saturday night baths and washing your feet ... Maxine Gertner making some special introductions among new friends. more

4/9/21

FORMER GEORGIA quarterback and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton chats on the sidelines before Georgia's annual GDay inter squad spring football game in April 2018.

Fran Tarkenton's secret to success: 'I was always coachable'

For National Football League Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton, the secret to success in all endeavors is the ability to be coachable.The former pro quarterback recently spoke of his football and business … more

By TIM SINIARD | 4/9/21

ARMY SGT. First Class Gary Littrell shakes hands with President Richard M. Nixon during a White House ceremony, where he was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions he took in 1970 during the Vietnam War.

U.S. veteran Gary Littrell: Tested by life, tested in war

By the time Gary Littrell, United States command sergeant major and future Medal of Honor recipient, withdrew from a hill in South Vietnam in 1970, he and some 400 men had battled 5,000 North … more

By TIM SINIARD | 4/9/21

COVID-19 active cases in Bradley County make slight increase; now at 304

The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee as of Thursday was 820,965, including 890 current hospitalizations, 795,885 inactive/recovered cases and 11,997 deaths.Since Wednesday, there were 1,460 … more

By TIM SINIARD | 4/9/21

TENNESSEE REP. DAN HOWELL presents a state resolution honoring the Lake Forest Middle School Lady Bruins basketball team's state championship at the Bradley County Board of Education meeting on Thursday night. Accepting the resolution is LFMS Lady Bruins coach Zandra Morris.

Legislators honor LFMS Lady Bruins

The Lake Forest Middle School girls basketball team won a state title in February, and along with having that championship, they have now been recognized by their state legislators.State Rep. Dan … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 4/9/21

Overcrowding forces Bradley County Schools to move 107 students

To lessen classroom overcrowding, and avoid new building construction, students in some Bradley County elementary schools may be relocating in the fall.The Bradley County Board of Education, in a … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 4/9/21

Sheron Smith, Sarah Thomas named regional semifinalists for 'Teacher of the Year'

Two Cleveland City Schools educators have been selected as regional semifinalists for "Teacher of the Year" in their respective grade bands and will advance in the Tennessee Department of Education's … more

By RICK NORTON | 4/8/21

Parker Street closed Friday between 20th and 25th streets: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Parker Street will be closed between 20th Street N.E. and 25th Street N.E. from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday due to construction in the area at the PIE Innovation Center, according to an announcement from … more

By TIM SINIARD | 4/8/21

CLEVELAND CITY SCHOOLS Director Dr. Russell Dyer speaks during a prior meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education. In a media statement released Thursday, Dyer confirmed the school district has completed a strategic, three-year goal of providing every student with a laptop, which is part of the BLADE Project.

Cleveland City Schools completes strategy of equipping every student with a laptop

Cleveland City Schools has completed a strategic, three-year goal of providing every student with a laptop, according to a joint announcement by Director of Schools Dr. Russell Dyer and the Cleveland … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/8/21

U.S. CONGRESSMAN CHUCK FLEISCHMANN sat down for an interview Wednesday in the offices of the Cleveland Daily Banner.

Fleischmann: Education, economic development, infrastructure are priorities

Economic development and education are among the top focus areas for U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Ooltewah). more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 4/8/21

HARDEE STAR, a 2-year-old reticulated giraffe that recently joined the Chattanooga Zoo, has a distinct Cleveland connection. He was sponsored by the George R. Johnson Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit based in Cleveland. The late George Johnson owned and operated the Hardee's franchise in much of East Tennessee and North Georgia. The foundation provides civic support for the communities in which it has restaurants.

Hardee Star and his Cleveland connection

Cleveland has a 14-foot tall ambassador residing at the Chattanooga Zoo.Named Hardee Star, the 2-year-old giraffe was introduced to members of the Rotary Club of Cleveland during a Zoom meeting … more

By TIM SINIARD | 4/8/21

THIS VIEW beside Arnold Elementary School shows Harle Avenue from the 4th St. N.W. side looking toward 7th St. N.W.

Cleveland City Schools to seek closure of section of Harle Avenue near Arnold Elementary

A plan for a road closure near Arnold Elementary School and a new commercial cleaning contract for the school system were approved during Monday night’s Cleveland Board of Education … more

By KAITLIN GEBBY | 4/8/21

I-75 traffic to be slowed Sunday north of Exit 27 due to TVA transmission-line work

The Tennessee Valley Authority issued a traffic caution for Sunday, April 11, due to transmission line work that will take place on Interstate 75, north of Paul Huff Parkway’s Exit 27.The work will … more

By TIM SINIARD | 4/8/21