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ETSU names Casey Owenby as McKinstry Scholarship recipient JOHNSON CITY — East Tennessee State University has announced Casey Owenby as the recipient of a $1,000 Dr. Sam and Carolee McKinstry Sch...
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CLEVELAND LIONS CLUB recently hosted a special presentation by State Rep. Kevin Brooks, center, R-Cleveland who represents the 24th Legislative District. Here, Brooks receives a special gift from longtime Lions Club member George Martin, right, who hosted Brooks’ visit as program chairman. At left is Buell Connell, local Lions Club president. Banner photos, RICK NORTON
‘What’s right with America?’ Rep. Kevin Brooks says answer is ‘Tennessee’
When asked by Cleveland Lions Club program chairman George Martin to speak on the theme “What’s Right With America?” state Rep. Kevin Brooks took a gentle sidestep by paring it down to a subject he...
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100 Black Men of America focus on health and wellness issues
The 100 Black Men of America focused on the awareness and solutions for a number of health and wellness issues impacting African Americans at its 27th Annual Conference held in New Orleans. Unde...
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Addison Short and Conner Short became part of a fun chalk art surprise for their dad, Jason Short, in the driveway of the family home. They were hoping to brighten his day when he arrived home. Banner photo, DONNA KAYLOR
Happy Father's Day

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Military News 6-16
Leven D. Butler Air Force Airman Leven D. Butler has graduated from the Avionics Systems Apprentice Course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas. The course is designed to provide airm...
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Banner Photo, DONNA KAYLOR RIDING EQUUSPORT in the Three Gated Park Pleasure Open Championship was Tommy Bent. The annual Chattanooga-Cleveland Charity Horse Show was held at Tri-State Exhibition Center on Friday evening.
Chattanooga-Cleveland Charity Horse Show

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Cleveland Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol promoted Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Breanna Melton to the rank of Cadet 2nd Lt. at a special award and promotion ceremony Tuesday at its Cleveland headquarters. In the photo are Col. Barry Melton, left, Cadet 2nd Lt. Breanna Melton and Lt. Col Jack Mullinax.
CAP cadet Melton promoted to 2nd lieutenant
The Cleveland Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol promoted Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Breanna Melton to the rank of Cadet 2nd lieutenant at a special award and promotion ceremony Tuesday at its...
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I see by the Banner 6-16
The Bradley County Democratic Party will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the Cleveland Public Library, Community Room. Dr. Bill Estes, dean of the College of Education at Lee University and is a Clevelan...
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Cry Out America seek churches to pray during 7 days before Sept. 11
The Seven Mountains of Culture are the focus of continuous prayer on the seven days preceding the Cry Out America prayer service on Sept. 11. Cry Out America organizers are seeking seven lead chur...
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Lee University School of Music’s music festival
10 outstanding pianists to compete
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Banner photo, DAVID DAVIS U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-09 honored Shepherd Mosby Saturday at the Fun In The Park Day 2013 at Mosby Park. The ceremony was part of an event to raise awareness about how to enjoy the local pools, lakes and rivers this summer in a fun and safe manner. Shepherd Mosby served in the Merchant Marines during World War I. He was assigned to a special unit called “The Waterdogs,” whose mission was to protect the shore from enemy swimmers. From left, are Flotilla Vice Commander William McGarvey, left, College Hill Recreation Center Director Trese Curry and Flotilla Commander Stephen McLain.
Wreath placing remembers Mosby, urges water safety
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-09 combined water safety with culture Saturday by placing a wreath on a monument dedicated to Shepherd Mosby at the Fun In The Park Day 2013 at Mosby Park. ...
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Dr. Joy Hudson
City schools plan for Common Core
Co-teaching to focus on special needs students
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Dr. Sherry Kasper
Seven Lee faculty members earn promotion in rank
Seven Lee University faculty members recently earned promotion in rank. Four faculty earned a promotion to associate professor from assistant professor: Drs. Sherry Kasper, Mike Iosia, Kimberly Mo...
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Banner Photo, DONNA KAYLOR The Harry S. Truman Club precented a check for $1,000 to C.D. Heidel, cochair of Southeast Tennessee Veterans Home Council. From left, are Jiggs Mullinax, Larry McDaris, Winston Prince, Heidel, Barbara Ervin and Zane Harris; back, Sally Love, Bob Hughes, Jeff Morelock, Bee Bo Harris, Joe Davis and Doug Pirkle.
Truman Club

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From left are Jo Ann Finnell, registrar; Teresa Silvers; and Robin Ramsey, president.
UDC holds annual picnic
The Jefferson Davis Chapter No. 900 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held its annual picnic on June 8. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful barbecue luncheon catered by Marilyn Kinne. They we...
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