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Commodities distribution is Thursday

Commodities will be available for distribution in Bradley County on Thursday, May 12, the Bradley-Cleveland Community Service Agency said.Eligible Bradley County residents may come in and pick up … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/10/22

BRADLEY COUNTY Mayor D. Gary Davis and “Mayor for a Day” Winston Bible pose for a photo before Monday’s Bradley County Commission work session.

Winston Bible is 'Mayor for a Day'

In what may have been a record session for any visiting young “Mayor for a Day,” Winston Bible spent more than two hours seated alongside the Bradley County Commission at Monday’s work … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/10/22

THIS AERIAL view from a drone shows the former Cherokee Hotel, which the city of Cleveland is marketing for development. The landmark building was constructed in 1929. It was closed during the 1960s and served as low-income housing until 2020.

Plans floated to restore historic Cherokee Hotel in downtown Cleveland

The historic Cherokee Hotel, once the hub of civic and social activity in downtown Cleveland during the early to mid-20th century, may be restored to its former glory if proposals from two developers … more

By TIM SINIARD | 5/9/22

Some primary write-in votes were downright daffy

Allan Jones was the only Republican candidate in the race for Cleveland school board, District 5. But that didn’t keep a menagerie of cartoon and other fictional characters from garnering votes.It … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/9/22

A group of Lee University grads celebrate commencement with Valor the Viking.

Conn delivers keynote

Lee University held its 184th graduation ceremonies Saturday with Paul Conn delivering the commencement address before a record number of graduates, their friends and families, and many others from … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/9/22

Cleveland State graduates about 500

Bill Seymour on Friday gave his last commencement address as president of Cleveland State Community College.Seymour is retiring next month after more than eight years as CSCC president and more than … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/9/22

Dustin and Jennifer Samples with their children: Rylan, 9; Blakely, 3; and Hollyn, 1. The photo was taken not long before Dustin died of suicide.

PTSD bill honoring Cleveland firefighter fails

It came down to cost.The effort to pass Senate Bill 1023/House Bill 1356 — known as the Dustin Samples Act — foundered last week when it failed to pass during the Tennessee General Assembly's … more

By TIM SINIARD | 5/9/22

THE CUB SCOUT RACE was staged at Bradley Square Mall on Saturday, with 37 scouts participating in the event Along with the race, scouts donned some interesting headgear, much like this participant.

Make way for the cubmobiles

5/9/22

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

5/9/22

THE BOYD FOUNDATION recently presented the $25,000 grant from the Dog Park Dash to the Charleston Recreation Board for the new dog park to be built in that city. At the check presentation were, from left, Garrett and Cassie Hammontree; Harrison Forbes of the Boyd Foundation; Jonathan Mack; Donna McDermott; and Missy Kersey.

Charleston to host Country Fair, Tractor Show

Get ready for fun, excitement, good music and tractors next weekend at the Charleston Country Fair and Tractor Show.The Charleston Recreation Board has been working to stage community events in that … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/9/22

WOMEN UNITED, a council made up of female United Way donors, met last week to hear about programs of the United Way of the Ocoee Region. Among the guests were, from left, Ashlan Morelock, United Way donor engagement coordinator; Kayla Shugart, United Way director of resource development; WAVE — Women Adding Value at Eaton employees Tammy Ledford, Christina Hagler, Angie Sewell, Keri Dixon, April Cole, Lori Burmeister and Candy Arquette; and United Way President and CEO Stephanie Linkous.

Group unites women for the common good

The first in-person meeting of Women United in about two years was a rousing success last week, organizers said, with a near-capacity crowd eager to hear updates on programs offered by the United Way … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/9/22

Cleveland State trying to fill need for medical assistants

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shift the economy, many health care positions have taken on more responsibilities and duties. The demand for medical assistants has grown particularly, Cleveland … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/9/22

BRITTANY KATZ (fourth from left) and her team from Terra Running Company celebrate after winning $2,500 in the TVFCU Idea Leap Grant Contest in 2019.

Credit union to award cash to local small businesses

In honor of National Small Business Week, May 2-5, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union will give away $100,000 in grants to local small businesses in its annual Idea Leap Grant Contest. The grand … more

By ANN ZACK | 5/9/22

800 attend Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival

A beautiful spring day and great bluegrass and jug band entertainment brought out a large crowd to the 64th Annual Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival on April 22-22. Attendees enjoyed a meal … more

Special to the Banner | 5/9/22

Council will meet in voting session today

The Cleveland City Council will meet in its regularly scheduled voting session at 3 p.m. today, Monday, May 9, and hold a 1 p.m. work session. During the council’s voting session, the … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/9/22

TIRE DUMPERS caught adding to illegal dump sites like this one, off the Cherokee Gateway near Exit 20, could face tougher penalties if proposed state legislation changes are approved.

Stiffer punishment for criminal littering nearing state law

Bradley County-inspired proposals for harsher punishment for criminal littering may be closer to becoming state law. The County Commission recently heard an update on Senate Bill 2012 and House … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/8/22

Bradley to keep detaining out-of-town juveniles

The Bradley County Juvenile Detention Center will continue to provide juvenile detention services to five other counties. The Bradley County Commission has approved resolutions authorizing County … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/7/22

BREAKING: New York educator recommended for CSCC president's job

After a national search and campus forums for four finalists, Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor Flora W. Tydings is recommending Ty A. Stone for appointment as the next president of Cleveland … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/6/22

THIS HOME IN MARIUPOL, UKRAINE, was where one of the families seeking asylum in Cleveland lived. A fundraising dinner is planned for Saturday and following weekend to help collect items for refugees.

Donations needed for Ukrainians relocating to Cleveland

Cleveland already has a small population of families of Ukrainian descent, but with refugees from that war-ravaged country seeking asylum in the United States every day, it is only a matter of time … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/6/22

County accepting school board nominations

Anyone interested in applying for two vacancies on the Bradley County Board of Education has until May 16 to submit their names for consideration. Earlier this week, Bradley County Commission … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/6/22