Cleveland City Schools' central offices will soon have a new home.On Monday, Feb. 6, CCS' Board of Education agreed to purchase the 48,000-square-foot former First Tennessee Bank building from … more

The Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points will host Mardi Gras festivities Tuesday, Feb. 21, starting at 6:30 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of music and dancing to the … more

More than 270 high school students, representing 19 schools, will visit Lee University’s campus Friday, Feb. 10, and Saturday, Feb. 11, to participate in the annual Honor Choir. The event will … more

Make plans now and join the Polk County Chamber of Commerce for  ChamberMania '23 — its annual banquet. The event is slated for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Ocoee Crest (1020 Thomas Road … more

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2023. There are 333 days left in the year. more

College Hill School alumni gathered for a luncheon at College Hill Recreation Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, the site where the school operated from 1883 until 1966 when the segregation era … more

A Cleveland woman was killed early Sunday, Feb. 5, in a vehicle crash on Keith Street that also resulted in a passenger being airlifted to a Chattanooga hospital.According to Sgt. Evie West, public … more

While Bradley County’s Emergency Medical Services and Fire-Rescue staffing is seeing much-needed improvements, an idea was presented to emergency officials which could see the PIE Innovation Center … more

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

Firefighters are on call 24/7 and can be depended on to arrive speedily to extinguish structure fires, as well as rescue victims entrapped inside.Now, they are asking for your help.The Cleveland Fire … more

Bits of glass, each with their own unique qualities, come together to form a greater whole. Portraying events and themes from scripture, the windows of a church can also be a reflection of the body … more

Meeting at 7 p.m. at the county courthouse commission room, the Bradley County Commission will help to seal the deal for SK Food Group, Inc. coming to Cleveland.County Mayor D. Gary Davis presented … more

Recently, Cleveland/Bradley County Retired Teachers Association met for their bi-monthly meeting at the Elks Club. more

Dear Dave: I’m single, and I make $35,000 a year. Next year, my salary and bonuses should be around $50,000. I have a little over $30,000 in debt right now, including student loans, and I’m not sure how I’ll be able to keep up with bills and everything else right now if I have to save $1,000 for a starter emergency fund like you recommend. Can I get by with a starter emergency fund of $500? — Jonas

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COLDEST IN 47 YEARS, SAY OLD TIMERS: The mercury plummeted to anywhere from 20 to 2 degrees below zero here today, depending on the location and accuracy in thermometers, but undoubtedly 16 to 12 below readings were accurate in view of the fact that so many residents report these sub-zero recordings. Tennessee Nursery company’s thermometers, government tested, recorded a low of 14 below at 6 a.m. They stood 10 below at 8 a.m. and 4 below at 9 a.m. Charleston reported a low of 13 and from Dry Valley G.L. Ledford reported 20 degrees. U.S. River Gauger Tom Bates in Charleston said that ice floes are floating down the Hiwassee, but that due to the rise and fall of the river by Parksville dam flow, there is no chance for the river to freeze.

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Cleveland State Community College and Tennessee Wesleyan University announced they will allow a smooth transition for criminal justice or law enforcement students graduating from the community … more

What if you called 911, but your address didn't appear in the county you're calling from? Who would respond?This question arose for a Bradley County resident living on Hickory Road.At the Bradley … more

Cleveland Middle School hosted its annual spelling bee on Tuesday, Jan. 31.Samuel Cash won first place when he correctly spelled "pioneered.""It's an exciting time to showcase our students' talents … more

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is hosting a career fair on Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The BX – Brainerd Baptist Church’s multi-use meeting facility. more

Brooke Cornelius, a real estate professional with Weichert, Realtors – SEM Associates, in Cleveland, has successfully completed the Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Fast Track training program. more