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A man convicted of child rape has received a 30-year prison sentence, according to the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. On Friday, April 14, Seth Michael Tate, 37, pleaded guilty to … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/21/23

Restaurant Inspections 4-22-23

The scores are original and do not reflect on-the-spot changes, which sometimes lead to upward adjustments. All latest and previous scores and any deficiencies are available at: http://inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee. more

4/21/23

Administrator of elections responds to resident's investigation

The Bradley County Election Commission has been the subject of scrutiny for some time, with county commissioners and residents alike putting pressure on the department to practice "financial … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 4/21/23

WILL THE REAL MAYOR PLEASE STAND UP? Mayor D. Gary Davis, left, stands by mayor for a day winner, Carsan Humble.

Eighth-grader mayor for a day makes waves

If you could be county mayor for a day, what would you do?Would you ban left turns? Would you declare moose tracks the county's official ice cream? OK, being mayor for a day may not come with … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 4/21/23

Senior Art Showcase on display at Lee

Lee University will host a 2nd Senior Art Showcase, April 13-24, in the Squires Library Fine Art Gallery. more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/21/23

Today in History 4-20-23

Today is Thursday, April 20, the 110th day of 2023. There are 255 days left in the year. more

4/20/23

County commission approves Duracell PILOT; sends three-way stop at Kile back

Between the presence of the 39 students of the Walker Valley High School archery team and mayor for the day, Ocoee Middle School eighth-grader Carsan Humble, energy was high at the Bradley County … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 4/20/23

A family portrait from the scripture

Family portraits. Always interesting. Sometimes fun, sometimes not. Sometimes it’s the little ones that struggle to get with the program, sometimes it’s a bigger, older, cantankerous one. But once time passes and we’ve traveled the corridors of life for a few decades, we can pull out old photos and look back with joy at those family portraits. more

DENNIS CAGLE | 4/20/23

Repairing the church

As stated before, Grandpa loved to quote Bible verses and old country sayings. He was a pillar of the local church and never missed a Sunday service. more

CHARLES FINNEY | 4/20/23

Lifelines: Ready for flowers

A drought had gripped the community and some of the men gathered to pray for rain. One prayed, “Lord, send us showers on our gardens.” more

BETTIE MARLOWE | 4/20/23

REGION 2, shown in lavender, is the region Thomas will be transportation planning supervisor for.

Planning for people and places: an interview with Bently Thomas

Bradley County's director of planning and inspections, Bently Thomas, will be leaving his role to work for the Tennessee Department of Transportation.Thomas submitted his letter of resignation to … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 4/20/23

BULLETIN: Multi-vehicle crash at mile marker 30 on I-75 closes southbound lane

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 at mile marker 30 north of Paul Huff Parkway has resulted in closure of the southbound lane.The crash occurred at approximately 7:33 a.m. ET. more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/20/23

MainStreet Cruise-In season opener set for Saturday

MainStreet Cleveland's Cruise-In opens its 22nd season on Saturday, April 22, in historic downtown Cleveland around the Courthouse Square. The event takes place from noon to 4 … more

Special to the Banner | 4/19/23

Church Activities 4-20

Solid Rock Baptist Church (4975 Highway 11 S, Calhoun) will host singers McKamey Legacy at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 22.———Allen Memorial United Methodist Church (800 Decatur Pike, Athens) will … more

4/19/23

Jail Dockets 4-20-23

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

4/19/23

Kids Fishing Day Saturday

The USDA Forest Service and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will host a “Kids Fishing Day” event in the Cherokee National Forest’s Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger District Saturday. Anglers 15 years … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/19/23

THE FORMER Roy's Alternator building, left, located next door to the Cherokee Hotel, is slated to serve as the new home for the Cleveland City Council's chambers.

Former Roy's Alternator building to house City Council chambers

The building that formerly housed Roy’s Alternator will be the new home for the Cleveland City Council’s chambers, according to City Manager Joe Fivas.During MainStreet Cleveland’s membership … more

By TIM SINIARD | 4/19/23

THE CLEVELAND Police Department and Cleveland Fire Department respond to a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday, April 18, at North Ocoee Street and 21st Street NW.

Ocoee Street crash

4/19/23

‘Gerrymandered’ Tenn. House, Senate maps go to trial

Tenth Judicial District Circuit Court Judge J. Michael Sharp is one of three judges presiding over the Wygant v. Lee case, which challenges the constitutionality of the House and Senate maps enacted … more

By TIM SINIARD | 4/18/23

TENNESSEE Gov. Bill Lee signs the Transportation Modernization Act into law as state legislators, including Rep. Dan Howell (R-Ocoee), second from left, look on. Howell chairs the Tennessee House of Representatives' Transportation Committee.

Gov. Lee signs Transportation Modernization Act into law

State Rep. Dan Howell (R-Ocoee), who chairs the Tennessee House of Representatives' Transportation Committee, lauded Gov. Bill Lee's signing of the Transportation Modernization Act, stating the … more

By TIM SINIARD | 4/18/23