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UPDATE: Electrical fire blamed for Flealand destruction

Excessive use of extension cords and overloading the circuits sparked the fire that destroyed Flea Land Flea Market at 5527 Waterlevel Highway (U.S. Highway 64), a county official said Monday.Bradley … more

By ALLEN MINCEY and AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/23/22

A MURAL painted by local artist Fred Wise on a wall inside the Museum Center at 5ive Points depicts a day in the life of the Ocoee River.

Life on the mighty Ocoee River

When local artist Fred Wise was contacted by the Museum Center at 5ive Points to paint a mural on a panel inside the museum’s exhibition space, he determined his creation would not only be … more

By TIM SINIARD | 5/23/22

Jail Dockets

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 … more

5/23/22

Alumni group wants to meet over 'harmful' Lee policy

An alumni group is trying to reschedule a meeting canceled Monday to discuss Lee University's recently leaked policy on sexuality and gender.The Affirming Alum Collective, founded last year, is … more

By ANNA SHAND | 5/23/22

BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF Steve Lawson, second from left, poses for a photo after speaking at the Rotary Club of Cleveland’s luncheon last week, where he reported the results of a sheriff's office step plan proposal, which compares BCSO salaries to those paid at law enforcement agencies in surrounding areas. The study revealed BCSO patrol officers are paid approximately $10,000 less than Collegedale Police Department officers. Lawson said the pay disparity, which also includes county jail employees, affects the safety and security of the community, as well as employee retention. Also pictured from left are BCSO Lt. Dwayne Scoggins; BCSO Deputy Paul Allen and Rotary Club of Cleveland President Vaughn Berger.

Sheriff spotlights pay disparity

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5/23/22

SEAN PRICE GLASSWORKS was one of the displays at Saturday’s Comic and Pop Culture art show Saturday. Price showed patrons how he forms animals and other items from glass at the event.

Comic and Pop Culture art show showcases local works

Banner photos, ALLEN MINCEY | 5/23/22

THE CLEVELAND ELKS LODGE #1944 recently was presented the Bennewitz, Braam and Ratterman Business Beautification Award by Keep Cleveland and Bradley County Beautiful for the renovations to the lodge’s campus. Receiving the award from KCBCB Executive Director Amanda Peels, right, is Priscilla Morris of the Elks Lodge.

Keep America Beautiful affiliate offering scholarship

Keep Cleveland and Bradley County Beautiful is again offering a scholarship to a Cleveland State Community College student who is working toward a degree in aiding the community, including public and … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/23/22

Club members Catalina Gordon, Jacky Toruno Brown and Kathy Davini.

Cleveland International Club returns

When the world began shutting down due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Cleveland International Club was forced to stop meeting. The group now feels it is safe to hold meetings and welcome new member as … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/23/22

Knights of Columbus Council #4572 recently made a donation to Life Bridges in support of the organization for adults with intellectual disabilities. Life Bridges serves Bradley and Polk counties and has 38 resident homes with 185 residents and 440 staff members. It has been in operation since 1973. From left are Past Grand Knights Gerald Orman and Don Meagher, Life Bridges CEO Dianna Jackson, Deputy Grand Knight Brendan Foley and council Trustee Bertin Kurtz.

Knights of Columbus donates to Life Bridges

5/23/22

Commissioners want population trends studied to adjust schools

Forming a committee to study school population trends is one of the items on the Bradley County Commission’s next meeting agenda. Commissioners meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 23, for a work … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/22/22

NEW OFFICERS for the Bradley County Regional Planning Commission are, from left, Vice Chairman Richard Burnett, Secretary Janie Bishop and Chairman Lake Mantooth.

Planning officials OK new lots, plats and rezonings

The Bradley County Regional Planning Commission late Thursday approved nearly 100 lots in three subdivisions, multiple plats, and rezoning and variance requests. Plats • Magnolia Farm’s … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/22/22

FLEALAND, a flea market on U.S. Highway 64 owned by Bradley County Commissioner Howard Thompson, was destroyed by fire early Saturday afternoon. The cause of the blaze was not determined Saturday, and is still under investigation.

UPDATE: Flealand goes down in flames

Flealand, a flea market on U.S. Highway 64 owned by Bradley County Commissioner Howard Thompson, was destroyed by fire around noon Saturday.Traffic was stopped on the busy highway as emergency crews … more

By ALLEN MINCEY and AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/21/22

Firefighters have collected funds in the community since 1954 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Cleveland firefighters will have boots in hand for MDA

The Cleveland Fire Department and Professional Fire Fighters Local 3748 will continue the long-standing tradition of the annual Fill the Boot Drive fundraiser this year from May 27-29. Frefighters … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/21/22

Maj. Scotty Hernandez speaker for Memorial Day ceremony

Maj. Scotty Hernandez, presently serving as executive officer with the 15th Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne), will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Memorial Day ceremony at the … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/21/22

Hindman said the current LFMS bleachers are very old and outdated, and guests have fallen from them before.

Lake Forest football coaches take on fundraising project

Lake Forest Middle School assistant football coaches Josh Hindman and Josh Gregory are taking on a monumental fundraising project to upgrade the current football complex. The project will cost … more

By ANNA SHAND | 5/21/22

It's a special day for... 5-21

Paul Holt, who is celebrating a birthday Monday.Lena Elliott, who is celebrating a birthday Monday. more

5/21/22

Private school employee arrested

A United Christian Academy employee was arrested by the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office today, Friday 20, and charged with aggravated statutory rape after she was indicted by Bradley County Grand … more

By TIM SINIARD | 5/20/22

Lottery numbers 5-20

NASHVILLE (AP) — These Tennessee lotteries were drawn Thursday:Cash 3 Midday: 7-8-9, Wild: 9Cash 3 Morning: 0-9-1, Wild: 7Cash 4 Midday: 7-4-0-2, Wild: 1Cash 4 Morning: 5-1-1-1, Wild: 1Mega … more

5/20/22

Hannah Dunn, sixth grader at CMS, poses with her device.

Challenge eggs on CMS students

Sixth grade students at Cleveland Middle School competed in an egg drop challenge during their final week of school before the summer break. Students were challenged to design and build a device that … more

By ANNA SHAND | 5/20/22

FORMER U.S. Sen. Bob Corker smiles during an appearance at a Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce event held Wednesday at the Museum Center at 5ive Points.

Corker blasts current political discourse

Former U.S. Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) said here this week that an extreme move politically to the left or right will run the country "into a ditch."Corker, a former mayor of Chattanooga and two-term … more

By TIM SINIARD | 5/20/22