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BRITTANY KATZ holds a plaque honoring her as the Mel Bedwell Small Businessperson of the Year during a Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce awards luncheon held Wednesday, May 18, at the Museum Center at 5ive Points. From left are Brad Benton, last year's recipient; former U.S. Sen. Bob Corker; Katz; and Chamber President and CEO Michael Griffin.

Entrepreneur Katz is chamber small businessperson award recipient

Brittany Katz, owner of Terra Running Company and Cleveland Coffee & Market, was named the 29th recipient of the Mel Bedwell Small Businessperson of the Year during a Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/18/22

UPDATE: PETA sends emails to school leaders, DA over local dog fatal beating

The national People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has responded to last week's local fatal dog beating with offers of curriculum that teaches schoolchildren compassion for animals.Dawn … more

by TIM SINIARD and ANNA SHAND | 5/18/22

Wesley Memorial to feed homeless Saturday

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church will provide a meal through its homeless ministry at noon Saturday, May 21 in the parking lot of New Life Bible Church Community Kitchen, 155 S. Ocoee St., in … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/18/22

COMIC AND POP CULTURE ART SHOW will be held at the Hetzel Art Studio and Gallery 2-8 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature work from several local artists, and a Q&A session that will feature, from left, Chad Taylor, Beth Hetzel, Becky Hetzel Fowler and Ty Kerr. Also on the panel will be JB Offutt, Chris Goins and Kevin Roberts.

Comic and Pop Culture Art Show is today

If you’ve ever dreamed of being a comic book illustrator, or just having your paintings on display, this Saturday’s Comic and Pop Culture Art Show might be for you.The show will be 2-8 p.m. at … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/18/22

Historic neighborhood spotlighted

The Blythe-Oldfield Community Association will host "Blythe-Oldfield: Our Neighborhood Story" in partnership with the Blythe-Oldfield Community Association on Saturday, May 21. The event, also … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/18/22

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

5/18/22

New law adds 10 virtual school days

A new Tennessee law will allow schools to use up to 10 virtual days of classroom instruction in the event of extreme weather conditions or serious outbreaks of illness. Twice this school year, … more

By ANNA SHAND | 5/18/22

A CAMERA SYSTEM installed in the County Commission Courtroom of the Courthouse will now record internal standing committee meetings. In this file photo, Adam Lewis, executive assistant to Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis, demonstrates the control pad for the new camera system for Lorri Moultrie, executive assistant to the Bradley County Commission.

Most commission meetings will be videoed/livestreamed

A Bradley County Commission vote for transparency in committee meetings means most of those sessions will take place in one room, with videos available for public consumption. Commissioners on … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/18/22

THE AREA indicated by parallel lines is slated for construction of a 975-home development near Exit 20 off of Interstate 75.

975-home subdivision to break ground near Exit 20

A tract of land near Exit 20 off Interstate 75 in Cleveland will gain approximately 2,400 residents when a planned 975-home subdivision on Stone Lake Road is completed.On Tuesday, May 17, the … more

By TIM SINIARD | 5/17/22

Principal Patrick Spangler welcomes students, guests during graduation on May 14.

‘Make the world a better place,’ BCHS graduates told

Bradley Central High School saw 360 students graduate on Saturday night. This year marked 50 years of graduations held on the BCHS campus. Due to rain, the program was amended and trimmed; … more

By ANNA SHAND | 5/17/22

PETA sends letters to school leaders, DA over local dog fatal beating

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ TeachKind, the animal rights organization’s human education division, has sent a letter to city and county school directors offering to provide each … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/17/22

Black history 'shall' be taught in Tennessee schools

A Tennessee bill that would require students in grades five through eight to learn Black history and culture passed the House and Senate late last month. After being signed by Gov. Bill Lee on April … more

By ANNA SHAND | 5/17/22

Engineering contract on hold again

Consideration of an agreement for engineering services related to America Rescue Plan (ARP) funding is on hold once again. The Bradley County Commission had been set to vote on a resolution … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/17/22

No TDEC funds for failing septic systems

The Bradley County Commission recently approved earmarking $750,000 from the anticipated $7.5 million in Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation funds made available through the American … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/17/22

Cleveland man dies in Polk County accident

A Cleveland motorcyclist was killed and his daughter seriously injured in a Polk County traffic accident late Saturday.At around 8:21 p.m. Saturday, Joseph Barnard, 37, of Cleveland, who was … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/17/22

At the signing ceremony for the new agreement are, from left, CSCC Vice President for Academic Affairs Barsha Pickell, CSCC Business Department Chair Donna Brogdon, CSCC President Bill Seymour, UTC Chancellor Steven R. Angle, UTC Adviser for the Learning and Leadership programs Beth Crawford, UTC Associate Dean for the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies David Rausch, CSCC Coordinator of Academic Advising and Transfer Articulation Michele Houser Wollert and UTC Provost Jerold Hale.

UTC and Cleveland State sign new agreement to link degree programs

A new agreement between the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Cleveland State Community College offers an easier way for students to pursue a bachelor's degree.The agreement for the UTC … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/17/22

BBB warns about baby formula scams

Shortages in the supply of baby formula are leading new moms to find other ways of finding the much-needed item — and risking themselves to potential online scams, the Better Business Bureau said … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/17/22

Stuart Elementary gains national distinction

George R. Stuart Elementary School has been named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School for 2021-22 — the first Cleveland City Schools’ elementary school to earn this distinction. … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/17/22

Polk educator wins state Administrator of the Year

Joel Cox, supervisor of elementary instruction and federal projects for Polk County Schools, has been named Administrator of the Year for 2022 by Professional Educators of Tennessee, a nonpartisan … more

5/17/22

A shot of the PIE Center's Conclave, the center's multiuse space.

Smart Factory Institute announces Bradley County move

The Smart Factory Institute of Tennessee, in a new partnership with the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce and Bradley County Schools, announced early today, May 17, it is moving its headquarters … more

5/17/22