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Kim Klaudt to speak at Church Alive on Sunday

Kim Klaudt with World Ministries will be the guest minister at Church Alive Ministries, 6315 Mouse Creek Road NW on Sunday, May 15.Pastor Bob Malone said Klaudt will speak at the 10:30 a.m. service, … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/13/22

Movies in the Park kicks off May 20

Movies in the Park is returning to Cleveland. The Community Foundation’s Emerging Leaders Council has planned three movie nights for this summer in Greenway Park. The event is free to the … more

Special to the Banner | 5/13/22

This is the Lee University flag flying on the Ped Mall outside of the Vest Building.

Lee University’s Paul Conn receives Bible from hundreds of students

Lee University President Mark Walker gifted former President and current Chancellor Paul Conn a Bible signed by hundreds of students as part of the annual commissioning ceremony for graduating … more

By ANNA SHAND | 5/13/22

This Week in Local History 1962

New Courthouse To Be Built At Present SiteThe Bradley County Quarterly Court voted to build a new courthouse at the present location. The cost of the proposed new building was not specified, but one … more

By MARGOT STILL | 5/13/22

Ruth Ann White, second from right, director of special services for Bradley County Schools, recently updated the Civitan Club on the extensive programs being offered. She brought for attendees monogrammed keychains made by students at Walker Valley High School as part of their lessons on business. She commended club members for their efforts in hosting the local Special Olympics event. From left are Teresa Davis, Diana Jackson, Civitan president; and Lisa Webb.

Ruth Ann White addresses Civitans

5/13/22

SPCA’s Paws ‘n Pints set for May 21

Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the SPCA of Bradley County is gearing up for its annual fundraiser, Paws ’n Pints, on May 21 at the Museum Center at 5ive Points.First Horizon Bank … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/13/22

WINNERS OF THE KIWANIS CLUB 4-H speech contest recently competed in the regionals, with each of them winning awards there. From left are Chuck Evans, Kiwanis Club president; Samuel Warren; Aven Watts; Jacie Trantham; Tristan Sanders; Sadie Cox; and Nakesha Furgerson, local 4-H extension agent.

Kiwanis Club 4-H speech winners recognized

Winners in the Kiwanis Club 4-H public speaking contest recently participated in the regionals, and returned with even more honors.Jacie Trantham from Lake Forest Middle School placed first in the … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/13/22

PENELOPE AND JOSEPH TREJO recently helped plant sunflower seeds at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in the name of peace in Ukraine. Donations for the seeds were accepted, with those funds going to Catholic Relief Services.

Sunflowers for peace

Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY | 5/13/22

City schools nationally recognized for outstanding educators

Cleveland High and Middle schools have been named Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools for 2021-22. This is the second year in a row for both schools to be honored; they join 375 … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/13/22

Copper Basin High School graduation on Friday

The Copper Basin High School graduation ceremony will be at 8 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the school’s football field, weather permitting.If rained out, it will still be held that evening but in the … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/13/22

Decoration Day

Decoration Day will be held at Johnston Cemetery in Meigs County on Sunday, May 15, and will be followed by a business meeting at 2 p.m. more

5/13/22

Restaurant Report

The Bradley County Health Department inspects restaurants and grades them on a 100-point scale. Priority violations require immediate corrective measures; if that's not possible, then within 10 … more

5/13/22

A look at the current construction on Georgetown Road by Hopewell Elementary.

Wright gets Hopewell Elementary road expansion

In an endeavor that has taken nearly 30 years, Hopewell Elementary soon might see road construction. The Wright Brothers Construction Company, in conjunction with the Bradley County Road … more

By ANNA SHAND | 5/13/22

UPDATE: Charleston armed robbery suspect nabbed

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect in an alleged armed robbery at a Charleston gas station on Thursday, May 12, following the lockdown of two county schools, BCSO said in a … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/13/22

Bradley County Virtual School graduation tonight

Bradley County Virtual School will graduate 41 students tonight, May 13. The ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. at Ocoee Middle School. more

By ANNA SHAND | 5/13/22

State Fire Marshal’s Office highlights four East Tennessee fire departments

Members of the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office will support members of four Tennessee fire departments in Bradley, Polk, Sequatchie and Hamilton counties during outreach visits today Friday, … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/13/22

UPDATE: Armed suspect sought in Charleston robbery

Two Bradley County schools were on lockdown this afternoon, as Bradley County Sheriff's Office deputies reportedly searched for an armed suspect who robbed the BP convenience market in … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/12/22

Two Charleston schools locked down over search for suspect

Two Bradley County schools are on lockdown this afternoon, as Bradley County Sheriff's Office deputies reportedly search for an armed robbery suspect.According to Brittany Cannon, community and … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/12/22

BETTI Isbill Gravelle speaks outside the Bradley County Juvenile Court building during a demonstration organized after two local teens were charged with the beating death of a stray dog.

Demonstrators outraged over dog's beating death

His posthumous name is "Angel," and horrified area animal lovers are refusing to sugarcoat the stray dog’s beating death allegedly at the hands of two local teenagers.On Thursday, May 12, dozens of … more

By TIM SINIARD | 5/12/22

Lee alum Jordan Smith is shown here performing on NBC’s "American Song Contest," where he represented the state of Kentucky in the live music competition.

Lee alum Smith takes third on NBC

Lee University alumnus Jordan Smith finished third in the NBC all-live music competition “American Song Contest” with his original song “Sparrow.” Winners were announced at the conclusion of … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/12/22