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Hold onto your fork

A restaurant launched a promotion with the theme, "Hold onto your fork."I think it's a pertinent request that promises something good is just ahead. "Do you want to keep your fork?” is the … more

BETTIE MARLOWE | 5/4/22

The current Calhoun United Methodist, 820 Highway 163, Calhoun.

Calhoun United Methodist to celebrate 200-plus years

Calhoun United Methodist Church recently began its third century of serving the Calhoun community. A 200th-plus anniversary celebration will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 1, after originally … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/27/22

Lee ensemble performs at Lincoln Memorial

Lee University’s a cappella ensemble Voices of Lee performed as a featured guest during the 42nd annual Lincoln Memorial Easter Sunrise Service in Washington, D.C. on Easter Sunday. Voices of Lee, … more

4/27/22

Dunn joining St. James as pastor

Native Bradley Countian the Rev. Rodney Dunn is joining St. James Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 151 Short St. NE in Cleveland. The Charleston High School graduate is a local financial adviser … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/13/22

15 cents worth, please

In the early 1950s, when gas was 19 cents a gallon, my aunt and I drove to the laundromat and the gas gauge of my dad’s 1947 Hudson was on empty. Between us we had 15 cents. That was the time when … more

BETTIE MARLOWE | 4/13/22

Documentary will highlight physician deficiencies

There will be a free showing of the PBS Frontline documentary film "Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in End" from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at College Hill Recreation … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/6/22

Delivered Gospel Singers appearing

Galilee Baptist Church, 665 Old Chattanooga Pike, will be having its monthly singing at 2 pm Sunday. Delivered Gospel Singers will be special guests. more

4/6/22

Lee University’s Symphonic Band visits Baltimore’s City of Refuge

The Lee University Symphonic Band recently visited Baltimore, Maryland, where they served the City of Refuge, a faith-based organization created to help individuals and families transition out … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/6/22

PASTOR ED ROBINSON, left, of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church shares a laugh with Pastor Jordan Easley of First Baptist Church at a special planning meeting for the National Day of Prayer, to be held at the Bradley County Courthouse on May 5.

Local pastors plan for National Day of Prayer May 5

The National Day of Prayer is set for Friday, May 5, and local pastors want to fill the Bradley County Courthouse Square with hundreds of people praying for this community, the nation and those … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 3/30/22

Greg McDougal to perform

Award-winning gospel and inspirational country musician/singer/songwriter Greg McDougal will headline at the Cowboy Gospel Jubilee at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1. He also will lead the worship through … more

3/30/22

Therefore, get wisdom

Friday is April Fools' Day, originally called All Fools Day. Tradition has it that in 1582, when France switched to the Gregorian calendar, New Year’s Day, which had been celebrated from March 25 … more

BETTIE MARLOWE | 3/30/22

Ooltewah Seventh-day Adventist Church starting cancer support group

On Monday, April 4, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., the Ooltewah Seventh-day Adventist Church invites the community to a free cancer support group. The group is designed for cancer patients, survivors, … more

3/30/22

Do you believe this?

We’ve just passed the first day of spring. That brings to mind that Easter Sunday is less than a month away. Christianity stands on the resurrection. Jesus declares this truth to Martha at the … more

Bettie Marlowe | 3/23/22

Daniel Glover earns Baylor doctorate

Cleveland, TN more

3/9/22

Frank and Carole Jarboe will present "Parson John and Maggie" on March 31 at Madisonville Presbyterian Church.

Madisonville church to present 'Parson John and Maggie'

Madisonville Presbyterian Church, 201 W. Main St., will present “Parson John and Maggie” at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31, in the church sanctuary. Re-enactors Frank and Carole Jarboe portray an … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 3/9/22

Count it done

For 70 years, Israel fasted and prayed for the temple to be rebuilt. But it got to be just a habit — no faith, no expectations. If there was any faith, it was in their own selves and in their own … more

BETTIE MARLOWE | 3/9/22

‘Be ye therefore perfect’

A successful businessman was once asked the secret of his success. His reply summed up success in three words: “and then some.” He learned early in life that the difference between average people … more

BETTY MARLOWE | 2/24/22

LEAMON, with guitar in hand, said that any one of these competitors could have won the Tennessee Songwriters show in Knoxville Monday night, but he persevered, and now will get to perform at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville on March 20.

Winning Cleveland songwriter's career began in church

Two years ago, Tyson Leamon was one of several who competed in the Tennessee Songwriters quarterfinals, and won and moved on to the next round, where he did not place. Fast forward to Monday night, … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 2/24/22

Bearing The Cross

Bearing The Cross, a contemporary christian band will be performing at the Cowboy Gospel Jubilee this Friday night at 7:00. more

2/16/22

‘THE DIVINERS’ cast includes (front row from left) Ashley Crews, Debbie Havens, Elaine Baker, Tricia Pennington and Kasey Morgan; (back row from left) River Fisher, Keith McAlister, Will Jayroe, Alex King, Canyen Norman and Dave Wisnewski.

Ocoee Theatre Company explores physical and spiritual drought in 'The Diviners'

The Ocoee Theatre Company returned to the stage Jan. 29 with "The Diviners," a show that company President Candy Tapper called "smashing." The story unfolded on the stage through the direction of … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 2/2/22