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FDIC: Bank of Cleveland 'well capitalized'

As of March 31, Bank of Cleveland’s Tier 1 Capital exceeded $59 million, a ratio of 16%, or over 2.5 times what the FDIC considers well capitalized.According to a statement from Bank of Cleveland, … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/2/23

THE CLEVELAND STATE Community College Law Enforcement Training Academy held its 88th graduation ceremony on Friday, April 14. The graduates completed 520 hours of instruction, training and practicum activities. Pictured first row left to right: Matthew Williams, Matthew Blackburn, Nehemias Perez Santiago, Jena Slatton, Mackenzie Patterson, Samantha Rossetter, Alexander Kirkland, James Kaylor, John Pain IV, Wilred Marquez, Freddy Castellanos, Dakota Johnson, Law Enforcement Training Academy Director Mike Hodges. Pictured second row left to right: Assistant Director Doug Towne, Colby Yarger, Matthew Christopher, Timothy Adams, Jared Wooten, Eduardo Magaña, Tyler Sharp, Tyler Wooden, Corey Phelps. Pictured third row left to right: Tristan Hall, Nicholas Marcum, Justin Schoelzel, Billy Purdy, Jared Valletto and Chad Ramsey.

Law Enforcement Training Academy graduation

5/2/23

Former DA Steven Bebb dies at 82

Steven Bebb, a former Bradley County Criminal Court judge, who later served as 10th Judicial District Attorney, died Saturday, April 29. He was 82. The announcement was published on the 10th … more

By TIM SINIARD | 5/2/23

Lee announces TDOE leadership change

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Monday, May 1, announced the appointment of Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Education, effective July 1. Reynolds will … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/1/23

Jail Dockets 5-2

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

5/1/23

THE 2023 RELAY FOR LIFE began with the traditional Survivors Lap around the Bradley County Courthouse Square. Over 100 cancer survivors participated in the festivities Saturday.

Bradley County Relay For Life exceeds $115K goal

The carnival theme at Saturday’s Bradley County Relay For Life set the stage for the festive atmosphere, but the underlying reason for the event was serious business. more

By AUTUMN HUGHES | 5/1/23

AMOS BLAZER, 11, a member of Boy Scout Troop 101, reads a statement to members of the Bradley County Commission advocating for road safety improvements, especially in front of elementary schools. Blazer is the son of Olivia Blazer and Dr. Arlynn Blazer.

Boy Scout advocates for improved road safety

Amos Blazer, a member of Boy Scout Troop 101, spoke to the Bradley County Commission during its work session earlier this week to encourage the allocation of funding for road improvements, especially … more

By TIM SINIARD | 5/1/23

TVFCU to award $175K to entrepreneurs at Idea Leap Grant pitch competitions

For TVFCU’s 6th Annual Idea Leap Grant, the credit union is awarding a total of $175,000 in grants to local small business owners in Cleveland, Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia. Entrepreneurs will … more

Special to the Banner | 5/1/23

County commission and Finance Committee to meet Monday

While the Bradley County Commission has nothing on its voting session agenda Monday night, a Finance Committee meeting earlier in the day will go over some of the results of the ratio study. more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 4/30/23

STUDENTS in the culinary bootcamp are shown here with Cleveland State, BCSO and City Fields officials. On the front row, from left to right, are Elizabeth McDaniels, Renee Bogle, Utopia Blair, Angelica Dooley, Ruthie Hughes, Pam Dixson, Leslie Mason, Kezmond Pugh, culinary instructor, and Sheriff Steve Lawson. On the back row are Heather Brown, CSCC director of workforce development; Heather Hunt, BCSO kitchen staff; Officer Jean Casseus, BCSO adult education administrator; David Goodwill, City Fields special projects coordinator; Capt. Christi Walls, BCSO jail administrator; and Senior Lt. Jeremy Kanipes, BCSO.

CSCC Workforce Development partners with BCSO and City Fields

For more than 10 years, Cleveland State Community College Workforce Development Department has partnered with City Fields to provide workforce training opportunities to the community. Originally … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/30/23

JARRETT MILLSAPS JR., Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland's CEO, spoke at the Bradley Sunrise Rotary Club on Thursday, April 27.

Tennova CEO Millsaps speaks on building a team

"But we've always done it this way" is a phrase Jarrett Millsaps Jr., CEO of Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland, says he is trying to eradicate from the hospital's lexicon.At the Thursday, April 27, … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 4/30/23

Community College Month Alumna/Trustee Spotlight – Melissa Woody

(Editor's Note: This is the third article in a four-part series celebrating Community College Month. In this series, Cleveland State Community College highlights a different aspect of the college. … more

Special to the Banner | 4/29/23

Community College Month Faculty Spotlight – Rick Stoody, Ph.D.

(Editor's Note: This is the second article in a four-part series celebrating Community College Month. In this series, Cleveland State Community College highlights a different aspect of the college. … more

Special to the Banner | 4/29/23

A LIGHT DRIZZLE left the chalk on this sign at Blue Indigo bleeding, but the rain held off for most of the evening on Thursday, April 28.

Clevelanders delight in Downtown Dine Around

Rain or shine, the ninth annual Downtown Dine Around was going to happen, and consumers and vendors alike were pleased the rain held off.On Thursday, April 28, Clevelanders with their Downtown Dine … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 4/29/23

Today in History 4-29-23

Today is Saturday, April 29, the 119th day of 2023. There are 246 days left in the year. more

4/29/23

Just pile up money, and go do it

Dear Dave: I plan to buy another investment property with cash in the next year or two. Currently, I have $83,000 sitting in a high-yield savings account at 4% interest. My goal is to save another $50,000 to $70,000 in the upcoming months. Right now, 4% is good, but I want to make sure I’m maximizing my returns. Should I be doing something else with the money? — Brett

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DAVE RAMSEY | 4/29/23

Local EXIT Realty office welcomes new team members

EXIT Provision Realty recently announced that Audrey Ellis, Jennifer Banker, Ryan Clark and Terri Ownby have joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/29/23

NEW MEMBER Betty Jo Pitts, second from left, was inducted into the Ocoee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Daughters of the American Revolution hold April meeting

The Ocoee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its April meeting recently at the Elks Lodge.The Patriot spotlight was presented by Connie Kidd and featured Nelda Thompson’s patriot, … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/29/23

Linda Cash to speak at CSCC graduation

Cleveland State Community College has announced Linda Cash, director of Bradley Count Schools, will be the keynote speaker at the Spring 2023 Commencement. More than 500 degrees and certificates will be awarded during the graduation ceremony Friday, May 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium on the Cleveland State campus.

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Special to the Banner | 4/29/23

MARK WILLIAMS, a Lee University alumnus and North Cleveland Church of God lead pastor, will deliver the commencement address Saturday, May 6.

Williams to Speak at Lee’s Spring Commencement

Lee University will hold its 185th commencement ceremonies for spring graduates May 5-6. Mark L. Williams, Lee alumnus and North Cleveland Church of God lead pastor, will deliver the commencement … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/29/23