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Lee President Mark Walker and his wife, Udella, help Danny and Debbie Murray cut the ribbon, along with several family members.

Lee dedicates Danny Murray Recording Studio

Lee University has named its new recording studio after Voices of Lee (VOL) longtime Director Danny Murray, Lee class of 1975. On Saturday, Sept. 10, a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and dinner took … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 9/26/22

Cleveland State had the second largest increase in enrollment of all of the TBR community colleges for the spring semester.

CSCC lands second-highest enrollment in the state

Cleveland State Community College enrolled 3,180 students for the fall semester with 2,093 full-time equivalents (FTE), making it the second-highest enrollment among Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) … more

From STAFF REPORTS  | 9/26/22

BREAKING: Victim found in pool dies

A 2-year old boy, who was found unresponsive in a pool at a neighbor's Charleston residence on Sunday, Sept. 25, has died, according to a statement from Paul Allen, public information officer for the … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 9/26/22

City Council has stacked agenda

The Cleveland City Council on Monday, Sept. 26, will consider a resolution authorizing the city to apply for a $34.2 million federal grant to construct a bridge over a railroad crossing at Third … more

By TIM SINIARD | 9/26/22

Rep. Howell elected Ocoee development board chair

Tennessee state Rep. Dan Howell (R-Benton) unanimously was elected chairman of the Ocoee River Recreation and Economic Development Fund Board, said Jennifer Easton, press secretary for the Tennessee … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 9/23/22

TENNESSEE state Sen. David Crews is sworn in by Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge W. Neal McBrayer as his wife, Freda Crews, holds a Bible.

Crews takes state Senate oath

Former McMinn County Commissioner David Crews (R-Athens) took the oath of office in the Tennessee Senate's chamber on Wednesday, Sept. 21, to temporarily represent Senate District 9 until Nov. … more

By TIM SINIARD | 9/23/22

THE COLORS of fall are evident each season at Parksville Lake, especially from the view at the scenic overlook on Chilhowee Mountain.

Fall foliage nearly ready to break out in mosaic of colors

Thursday was the first day of fall, and though the temperatures are beginning to feel like it, the trees are not yet bursting with their autumn hues.Once they do, the Cherokee National Forest will be … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 9/23/22

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

9/23/22

TBI investigating officer-involved shooting

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Coffee County late Thursday, Sept. 22, a TBI press statement said Friday.The TBI said … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 9/23/22

Bradley County EMA Operations Officer Alexander Fallin, from left, Director of Bradley County EMA Troy Spence and TEMA Southeast Regional Planner Jonathan Carrier discuss the future of natural hazard mitigation in the county.

Bradley County eyes another storm shelter

When a powerful storm blows through town, it can be reassuring to know there's a safe place to take shelter. If approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Bradley County soon could … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 9/23/22

Veterans Home Council to remain active after earmarking funding

Over the years, contributions to the soon-to-be completed Bradley County Veterans Home have risen to nearly $370,000, and the Southeast Tennessee Veterans Home Council is eyeing how to spend the … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 9/23/22

GUESTS ARRIVE to the Fifty-Five + Senior Expo on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points. Also shown, seated, are Cleveland Daily Banner General Manager Joyce Taylor (left) and Newsroom Clerk Kathy Campbell (right).

Expo doles out financial and health advice

Vendors shared a wealth of information during Thursday’s Fifty-Five + Senior Expo, providing attendees with financial advice, senior care services and fitness options for active … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 9/23/22

WILLOWBEND Farms' Sarah McKinnis, second from left, is joined by Rotary Club of Cleveland members after she spoke during the civic organization's weekly luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points. Also pictured are Bethany McCoy, Rotary president; Rotarian Leon Shahan; and Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks, also a Rotarian.

Human trafficking victims restored at WillowBend Farms

After a human trafficking survivor was rescued and arrived at Cleveland's WillowBend Farms to begin her recovery, the shaken, demoralized woman immediately found a quiet spot and curled into a fetal … more

By TIM SINIARD | 9/23/22

Pictured are, from left, BCPEF Vice President David Beckler, Fitzgerald Family Foundation Representative Matt Ryerson, Rodney Broadnax, CMS Principal Nat Akiona and BCPEF President Nancy Blank.

BCPEF presents esteemed teaching award to CCS and BCS educators

Rodney Broadnax, of Cleveland city Schools, and Stacey Wielfaert, of Bradley County Schools, have received this year's Lillie F. Fitzgerald Excellence in Teaching Award. It's the highest honor … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 9/23/22

COVID update

Bradley County’s COVID-19 active case count rose by 124 from last week, according to the latest report from the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday, Sept. 21.In addition, there were three … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 9/23/22

Cleveland man indicted for sexual exploitation of minor

A Bradley County Grand Jury has indicted a Cleveland man on two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.According to the indictment obtained by the Cleveland Daily Banner, William Howard Brown II, … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 9/23/22

RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS

The scores are original and do not reflect on-the-spot changes, which sometimes lead to upward adjustments.If follow-up scores are available at the time of publication, they will be included. If … more

9/23/22

The cast and crew of CHS's "The Father of the Bride" will open the show Saturday, Sept. 24.

Cleveland High's fall production opens Saturday night

Cleveland High School's fall play production, "The Father of the Bride," will premiere Saturday, Sept. 24. When Mr. Banks learns that one of the young men he has seen occasionally about the … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 9/23/22

UPDATE: School bus hit, no children aboard

A vehicle that allegedly ran a red light collided with a Cleveland City School bus Tuesday morning, Sept. 23, a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol states.No students were aboard, … more

By TIM SINIARD and ANNA SHAND | 9/23/22

From left are Leigh Ann Boyd, Harriett Caldwell, Tyler Boyd, Becky Chaffin and Betsy Bassette.

Woman journalist focus of DAR meeting

The Ocoee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its September meeting recently at the Elks Lodge.Vanetta Bratcher presented the National Defense Message for September and focused on the … more

By LEIGH ANN BOYD | 9/23/22