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MULTIPLE emergency-service agencies are responding to a three-vehicle crash on North Lee Highway in the area of Wilson Heights Circle N.E. The crash occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday.

BREAKING NEWS: Three-vehicle crash on North Lee Highway; three ambulances responding

Multiple emergency services agencies are responding to a three-vehicle crash on North Lee Highway, in the area of Wilson Heights Circle N.E.The crash occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday.According … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/29/21

BULLETIN: Two Cleveland residents arrested in connection with theft from construction sites

Two Cleveland residents have been arrested by the Bradley County Sheriff's Office in connection with the alleged theft of copper wire and copper pipes from four separate construction sites.According … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/29/21

KYLE PAGE, one of the project managers for the PIE Innovation Center, shared updates Monday with the Bradley County Commission's Education Committee.

PIE Innovation Center progressing on schedule

The ongoing Partnerships in Industry and Education (PIE) Innovation Center project is continuing to move forward. Project manager Kyle Page and Dr. Linda Cash, director of Bradley County Schools, … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 7/29/21

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CLEVELAND has been named recipient of the 2021 Affiliate of the Year award by Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee. At the presentation were, from left, Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland representatives Julio Cerpa,, Jacob Barnett, Dave Williams and Tammy Johnson, and Rutherford County Circuit Court Judge Barry Tidwell, who presented the award.

Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland earns state affiliate award

Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland has received the 2021 Affiliate of the Year Award for the state of Tennessee.The presentation came earlier this month during the state organization's annual … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/29/21

Peerless Road Church distributes 900 school backpacks

Anyone near the intersection of Peerless Road and Raider Drive mid-afternoon Wednesday probably experienced some traffic congestion, as motorists were making their way to a backpack giveaway at the … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 7/29/21

DEANNA HITCH, right, was named the 2020-2021 Ron Braam Award recipient at Wednesday’s Junior Achievement of the Ocoee Region annual meeting. Presenting the award is last year’s recipient, Beau Burris.

Deanna Hitch receives Ron Braam Junior Achievement award

The 2020 pandemic caused some changes in the Junior Achievement of the Ocoee Region’s normal school activities, but it didn’t cause the program to stop providing information to area students.Nor … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 7/29/21

Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland earns state affiliate award

Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland has received the 2021 Affiliate of the Year Award for the state of Tennessee.The presentation came earlier this month during the state organization's annual … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/29/21

PARTICIPANTS pour red sand into the cracks of the sidewalk in front of the Bradley County Courthouse on Wednesday to raise awareness of human trafficking.

Red Sand Project keeps human-trafficking fight alive

Bright red sand is filling the cracks of the sidewalk in front of the Bradley County Courthouse to demonstrate how small actions can have transformational change. The Red Sand Project is an … more

By KAITLIN GEBBY | 7/29/21

Bell: Didn't sign GOP Senate letter because of over-saturation of vaccine messages

Tennessee state Sen. Mike Bell (R-Riceville) said he chose not to affix his signature on a letter written by fellow Senate Republicans urging Tennesseans to get vaccinated, reasoning the media is … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/29/21

7-28 It's a special day for

Shirley Shadden, who celebrated a birthday on Tuesday. more

7/28/21

PRO-CONFEDERATE monument supporters, right, face off against anti-monument demonstrators, left, last summer. The statue has stood at the intersection of Ocoee, Broad and Eighth Street since 1910.

Pugh: 'It's time to get to work'

A participant in demonstrations that pressed last year for the relocation of a local Confederate monument hopes the Cleveland City Council wasn’t “blowing smoke” when it voted to form a … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/28/21

Foundation House plans Christmas in July event July 29-31

Foundation House Ministries will hold a Christmas in July event at its Healing Springs Gifts Shop, located at 266 Broad St. N.W. in downtown Cleveland. The family fun event will include … more

7/28/21

Kezmond Pugh ready for place on election commission

Kezmond Pugh suspects Bradley County may be more purple than red or will be in the future.And the newly appointed member of the Bradley County Election Commission is working to make that happen.Last … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/28/21

THE OAK GROVE Ruritan Club presented its annual student scholarship during the July meeting. The scholarship was presented to Lana Neeley, a former Oak Grove Elementary School student and a future student at Chattanooga State and on to UT Knoxville for an education in the medical field. From left are Helen Dobbs, club secretary; Regina Blackwell, club vice president; Virginia Coleman, club president; Lana Neeley; Connie Dobbs, club treasurer; Tanya Neeley, Lana’s mom; and Brian Neeley, Lana’s dad.

Oak Grove Ruritan scholarship

7/28/21

Tim Held visits with Lynne Middleton, Bradley County 4-H agent.

4-H members gather for 98th state roundup

ennessee 4-H Members Gather for 98th State Roundup more

7/28/21

Hyden attends Space Camp

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Noah Hyden recently attended Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of Space Camp®, Space Camp® Robotics™, Aviation Challenge® and U.S. Cyber … more

7/28/21

CLEVELAND AND BRADLEY County shoppers will be among thousands across the state taking advantage of sales tax holidays beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday. This year, clothing, school supplies and computers are joined by a tax-free week on food.

Shoppers revving up carts for sales tax holidays

Late-nighters or early risers — really early risers — are already making their lists and checking them twice in preparation for Friday’s start of two sales tax holidays in Tennessee.Both get … more

By RICK NORTON | 7/28/21

Restaurant Reports — June 23 through July 25

The Bradley County Health Department inspects restaurants and grades the businesses on a 100-point scale. Priority violations require correction measures immediately; if not possible, then the … more

7/28/21

Bradley County's COVID-19 active cases increase to 150

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Bradley County increased by 15 individuals on Tuesday. According to the Tennessee Department of Health’s daily report, there were 150 active cases, … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/28/21

Bradley Essential magazine is coming in Friday's edition of Cleveland Daily Banner

If you’re looking for ways to beat the heat, be sure to check out the latest issue of Bradley Essential magazine. The Summer 2021 issue will be included with Friday’s edition of the Cleveland … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 7/28/21