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VAN DEACON was honored Wednesday at the 20th anniversary ceremony for the first phase of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway. A marker indicating his involvement in the beginning of the greenway is now placed as the portal on Keith Street.

Greenway celebrates 20th anniversary; linear park 'Godfather' Van Deacon honored in ribbon cutting

A dream 30 years ago that took 10 years to become a reality, and now — two decades later — is what one local official calls one of the most popular projects ever completed in the community.A … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 10/7/21

Cleveland Orchestra of Tennessee will return Saturday for evening performance on CSCC campus

After a season that was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cleveland Orchestra of Tennessee will perform Saturday as it begins a new season of concerts for 2021-22,The first concert will be held … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 10/7/21

ROTARY Club of Cleveland member David Carroll holds a commemorative hat used during the club's 25th Anniversary celebration in 1949. The club is gearing up for its Centennial. Many items in the collection were donated by the Fillauer family.

Rotary Club of Cleveland gearing up for 100th birthday in 2024

In 2024, the Rotary Club of Cleveland will be celebrating 100 years of "Service Above Self" to the community.While the centennial event is still a few years away, Rotarians are already in the … more

By TIM SINIARD | 10/7/21

Charleston Recreation Board likes outdoor classroom proposal; Christmas planning underway

Teachers often take their young students outside the school for instruction, but they eventually return to the classroom for more study. But, there are classrooms that are basically outside of … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 10/7/21

THE BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE won the friendly competition between first-response departments in the Cleveland and Bradley County community as part of the Burgers and Badges blood drive coordinated by Blood Assurance.

BCSO GRILLS THE PACK IN BURGERS AND BADGES EVENT

The recent Burgers and Badges blood drive was considered a success, as Blood Assurance collected over 120 blood donations during the event.The event was held in the parking lot at Cooke's Food Store, … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 10/7/21

Bradley County's active cases of COVID-19 drop by another 29; total is now 456

Active COVID-19 cases in Bradley County continued their descent on Wednesday, dropping by another 29 individuals to 456 cases, according to the Tennessee Department of Health’s daily … more

By TIM SINIARD | 10/7/21

Decreasing cases and sustainable level of COVID-19 patients prompt Tennova to discontinue daily dashboard

Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland has announced it will stop its daily report of hospitalizations now that COVID-19 cases within the hospital have fallen to a sustainable level. “We are pleased to … more

By KAITLIN GEBBY | 10/6/21

THIS PHOTO shows the new Tennessee license plate, which will be available early next year. According to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, more than 300,000 Tennesseans voted to approve the plate's new design.

Governor unveils Tennessee’s new license-plate design via vote of the people

On Tuesday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee unveiled the state’s next standard license plate chosen by more than 300,000 Tennesseans via statewide vote.Forty-two percent of those voting selected the … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 10/6/21

CPD releases more details on Keith Street robbery

The Cleveland Police Department is seeking a man who is a suspect in connection with a robbery that allegedly occurred Monday at a local finance company that also involved the assault of an … more

By TIM SINIARD | 10/6/21

K-9 JOKER, the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office canine deputy shot last month during a burglary at an apartment complex, walks out of a Chattanooga animal hospital with his handler, BCSO Deputy Eduardo Choate, after the dog was officially released from the hospital on Tuesday.

K-9 Joker's release from animal hospital launches start of recovery following shooting

K-9 Joker, the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office canine deputy shot last month during a burglary at an apartment complex, was officially released Tuesday from a Chattanooga animal hospital, after … more

By TIM SINIARD | 10/6/21

LONGTIME CLEVELAND businessman Ben Moore, seated right, listens as Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks reads a special city proclamation dedicating an old downtown building in honor of Moore's father. The presentation took place in February 2020, and was covered by the Cleveland Daily Banner, leading to a feature on the community advocate in both the online and print editions. Behind Mayor Brooks are Cleveland Councilman Ken Webb, left, and Vice Mayor Avery Johnson. At far left is Councilman David May, and to the right are Councilman Tom Cassada and Councilman Dale Hughes.

BEN MOORE LEAVES 'FOOTPRINTS' ACROSS COMMUNITY

Cleveland Mayor Emeritus Tom Rowland said local pharmacist and commercial developer Ben Moore, who died on Monday, left “footprints over the entire community, through his building projects and his … more

By TIM SINIARD | 10/6/21

Phillips pleads guilty to reduced charge of attempted sexual assault in court hearing

Former Lee University professor James Phillips has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of attempting to sexually assault a student on campus in 2014, and will face sentencing in November. Although … more

By KAITLIN GEBBY | 10/6/21

Bradley County's drop in COVID-19 active cases called 'good news' by Mayor D. Gary Davis in Monday briefing

Local COVID-19 active cases continue to drop, which Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis delivered as good news to the Bradley County Commission on Monday night. Davis said information released … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 10/5/21

PATRICIA CADY was among many speakers who addressed the Bradley County Commission during Monday night's session at which the local governing body voted without opposition to oppose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate declared by President Joe Biden. The commission's meeting room was filled with local residents opposing the vaccine mandate.

COMMISSION SAYS 'NO' TO BIDEN'S VACCINE MANDATE

Packed shoulder-to-shoulder in the meeting room, the audience at Monday night’s Bradley County Commission voting session was not disappointed in the commissioners’ denial of a national COVID-19 … more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 10/5/21

Ben Moore, longtime Cleveland pharmacist and commercial real-estate developer, dies Monday at age 91

Longtime Cleveland pharmacist and commercial real-estate developer Ben Moore, who owned and operated Five Points Pharmacy in downtown Cleveland, as well as other pharmacies, has died. He was 91.Moore … more

By TIM SINIARD | 10/5/21

CPD seeking suspect in connection with Cavalier Finance robbery

The Cleveland Police Department is seeking a man who is a suspect in connection with a robbery that allegedly occurred Monday at a local finance company that also involved the assault of an … more

By TIM SINIARD | 10/5/21

Lee University removes mask requirement as cases fall on and off campus

Lee University President Dr. Mark Walker has repealed the indoor mask requirement on campus. This week marks the first week students have had optional masks on campus since Aug. 11, when Walker … more

By TAYLOR LANE | 10/5/21

BRADLEY'S COVID-19 ACTIVE CASES STILL SLIDING: 557

Active COVID-19 cases in Bradley County continued their downward trend over the weekend, dropping by 78 individuals to 557 cases on Monday, according to the Tennessee Department of Health’s daily … more

By TIM SINIARD | 10/5/21

CLEVELAND UTILITIES' $2.4 million Wastewater Support Building, undergoing construction as depicted in this recent Banner file photo, is expected for completion in November. According to CU, the multi-purpose facility for the utility, will provide "much needed space for the extensive equipment/vehicles utilized by the wastewater crews for the ongoing SCOPE 10 sewer rehabilitation project.”

CU's $2.4 million Wastewater Support Building should be operational by Nov. 30

Cleveland Utilities’ new Wastewater Support Building, currently under construction on the utility’s campus, is on track for completion next month.Designed by Rardin & Carroll Architects and … more

By TIM SINIARD | 10/4/21

FILM ACTOR and Lee University graduate Grayson Russell stands with Rotary Club of Cleveland president Vaughn Berger after speaking during the organization's weekly luncheon at the Museum Center. Russell said his acting career began as a fluke when he auditioned for a part in "Talladega Nights" when he was just 7 years old.

Lee University graduate balancing roles in Hollywood feature films with attending PTS seminary

Grayson Russell has acted in a dozen Hollywood feature films and television shows, graduated from Lee University, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree at Pentecostal Theological Seminary.And … more

By TIM SINIARD | 10/4/21