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UPDATE: Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson’s court date set for Nov. Twenty seven

Watson, booked into his own jail, is now back on the job following the indictment after posting a $30,000 bond.

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UPDATE: Bradley County man indicted in two thousand fifteen murder

Cleveland police arrested Sean Davenport following the two thousand fifteen shooting death of Michael Swafford.

UPDATE: Missing Cleveland woman found

Merry Ann Hall left home on June 26, and told no one about her plans or destination.

UPDATE: People line up for free weekend RAM Clinic in Athens

People are already lining up for the free Remote Area Medical healthcare clinic July eight and nine at McMinn High School in Athens.

Man drowns kayaking Collins Sea

A fifty nine year old man died Sunday while kayaking on the Collins Sea in Middle Tennessee.

Minor earthquake hits East Tennessee

A petite earthquake hit East Tennessee around 6:00 a.m. Sunday. The United States Geological Survey measured the quake at Two.6 magnitude.

UPDATE: Family members of Cleveland domestic shooting victim share their story

A deadly two thousand sixteen domestic shooting has resulted in a Bradley County Grand Jury indicting the victim’s wifey for second-degree murder.

TBI releases examine on school crime and domestic onslaught

TBI releases investigate on school crime and domestic attack

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two studies today, detailing the volume and nature of crime on school campuses and crimes identified as being domestic violence in nature.

Crash sends car careening into two buildings

Bradley County EMS transported several patients to hospitals for examination and treatment.

UPDATE: Skeletal remains found by dog identified as missing Cleveland man

Police have identified the skeletal remains found by a dog in the area of Wesdell Lane in March.

Power outages in the Tennessee Valley

Several thousand customers are without power in the Tennessee Valley.

Convicted hook-up offender arrested a 2nd time

Convicted hookup offender arrested a 2nd time

Beagle waived his Miranda Rights and consented to a search of his tablet.

UPDATE: Homeowner shoots man in McMinn County

The McMinn County Sheriff’s office is investigating the incident, which happened on McMinn County Road 82.

UPDATE: Power outages in the Tennessee Valley

The storms Saturday evening caused several power outages in the Tennessee Valley.

UPDATE: Suspect convicted of murder in Tyler Worth case

Bradley County District Attorney, Steve Crump says a jury convicted Jody Hughes of very first degree murder, kidnapping, conspiracy, and tampering.

Celebrating seventy years of Tennessee Strawberry Festival

This week in Rhea County they are gearing up for the 70th year of the Tennessee Strawberry Festival. The theme for two thousand seventeen is “Bday Berries.”

UPDATE: Power restored in the Tennessee Valley

Following storms that impacted the Chattanooga area, power has been restored.

UPDATE: I-75 over Hiwassee Sea reopened, runaway barge found

The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the barge has been found and both sides of I-75 are back open.

THP and TDOT fucking partner for awareness of Stir Over law

THP and TDOT playmate for awareness of Stir Over law

The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation are working together to make drivers aware of the state’s Budge Over law.

UPDATE: Fresh cold case task force formed for Bradley, McMinn, Monroe and Polk Counties

The the task force will concentrate on unsolved homicides, missing persons, unidentified remains, serial cases & backlogged rape kit cases.

UPDATE: Polk Co. School employee charged with solicitation of minor

School officials say Ledford worked as a part-time substitute school bus driver, janitor and sometimes worked part-time in the Polk County Elementary School’s library.

Family files federal lawsuit against Bradley Co. for inmate death

Ralph Nelms was found dangling in his cell in September, just days after he was arraigned for a string of burglaries.

Ralph Nelms was found suspending in his cell in September, just days after he was arraigned for a string of burglaries.

Campbell County High School deals with bedbug problem

Officials are combating the presence of bedbugs at Campbell County High School.

Invasive species menace Tennessee forests

The fight to protect East Tennessee’s forests from two invasive species resumes to expand.

The fight to protect East Tennessee’s forests from two invasive species proceeds to expand.

Haslam cites trucking industry support for fuel tax hike

Republican Gov. Bill Haslam is citing the preparedness of the trucking industry to pay more at the pump as an example of why Tennessee needs to increase the state’s gas and diesel taxes.

Republican Gov. Bill Haslam is citing the readiness of the trucking industry to pay more at the pump as an example of why Tennessee needs to increase the state’s gas and diesel taxes.

UPDATE: Former Cleveland police officer sentenced to three years for insurance fraud

A Bradley County grand jury indicted Edwin Millan again on charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and filing false reports.

UPDATE: Three charged with murder in Cleveland apartment home invasion

Charged are Nathan Bean, Legitimate; Derrick Brown, Legitimate; and Jackie Ingram, 22.

Charged are Nathan Bean, Legal; Derrick Brown, Legitimate; and Jackie Ingram, 22.

Female firefighters training to make history with Bradley Co. Fire Dept.

It will be a history-making day for the Bradley County Fire Department when the very first female firefighters ever hired will begin their duties.

UPDATE: Student that caused lockdown at Cleveland HS in custody

The lockdown has been lifted after a social media threat made toward school personnel.

UPDATE: Bradley County deputies investigate morning shooting

Bradley County deputies have secured the scene and are talking to the involved parties.

NBC to re-air “Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love”

NBC announced «Dolly Parton`s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love» will re-air on Dec. 23.

Memphis Rep. Camper to attend White House gun violence forum

State Rep. Karen Camper is headed to Washington to attend a gun violence prevention forum at the White House.

Tennessee Chamber launches program to promote GEDs among workers

The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce is launching a program to encourage more workers to build up high school equivalency degrees.

Extra suspects charged in brunt of Native American veteran

Extra suspects charged in onslaught of Native American veteran

Investigators have charged two extra people in connection with an attack that happened on November 9, two thousand sixteen at a home on Crimson Clay Rd.

Investigators have charged two extra people in connection with an brunt that happened on November 9, two thousand sixteen at a home on Crimson Clay Rd.

Alabama man faces charges for shooting gun on I-75

An Alabama man faces charges in Bradley County for shooting a gun on I-75.

UPDATE: More fires kindle in Tennessee Valley

UPDATE: More fires inflame in Tennessee Valley

Almost two dozen fires ignited Friday night into Saturday in the Tennessee Valley.

Pet rescued from house fire

Tuesday Cleveland Fire fighter responded to a house fire in the one thousand seven hundred block of Westside Drive.

Water main break at Waterville Elementary School

Waterville Community Elementary School in Bradley County releases students early due to water main break.

UPDATE: Suspect in two thousand fifteen murder pleads guilty

After his mother was shot and killed, Jordan Acute says he will take over his mother’s diner in Cleveland in her honor.

Whitfield County pursue completes in Bradley County

A pursue that began in Whitfield County Sunday morning ended in Bradley County with two people arrested.

UPDATE: Celebration of life planned for Joe Keller

Family members of Joe Keller are finalizing funeral arrangements and a celebration of life.

Polartec officially opens in Cleveland

Polartec is a 109-year old textile company that designs fabrics. They are most known for their invention of polar fleece.

Bradley County voters choose fresh school board

The citizens of Bradley County have voted and the results is a fresh Bradley County School Board. Three of the five incumbents will not be retaining their seat on the School Board.

UPDATE: SBA Disaster Loans available in TN for drought damages

The U.S. Petite Business Administration (SBA) has added several Tennessee counties to its Agricultural Disaster Declaration. Loans are available to petite businesses, puny agricultural cooperatives, puny businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations.

The U.S. Puny Business Administration (SBA) has added several Tennessee counties to its Agricultural Disaster Declaration. Loans are available to petite businesses, petite agricultural cooperatives, petite businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations.

Bridge dedicated to Bradley County man killed by inebriated driver

Bridge dedicated to Bradley County man killed by buzzed driver

A Bradley County bridge has a fresh name and a fatter message. It will forever remind people of 24-year-old Dustin Ledford. A inebriated driver killed him six years ago on APD-40.

A Bradley County bridge has a fresh name and a fatter message. It will forever remind people of 24-year-old Dustin Ledford. A toasted driver killed him six years ago on APD-40.

Cleveland Board of Education picks fresh director of schools

Dyer is the current chief of staff for the Collierville school system and has five years of classroom instructing practice and has held administrative positions in the Shelby County school system since 2001.

Dyer is the current chief of staff for the Collierville school system and has five years of classroom training practice and has held administrative positions in the Shelby County school system since 2001.

Bradley Co. burglary suspect arrested

An arrest today by Bradley County Sheriff’s deputies solved two major burglaries.

three people injured in accident in Bradley County

An accident on Highway sixty four at Randolph Samples Road in Bradley County sends three people to the hospital.

Atlanta Falcons host Moms Safety Clinic for the very first time in Chattanooga

The Atlanta Falcons hosted their “Mom’s Football Safety Clinic” for the very first time in Chattanooga.

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UPDATE: Two dead in Cleveland triple-stabbing, suspect arrested

Police have now identified all three of the victims; a suspect has been arrested.

McMinn Co. man charged in thefts of ATV’s

The ATV`s were recovered through the assistance of Hamilton County detectives.

UPDATE: Bradley County home invasion still under investigation

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a woman for her role in a home invasion Tuesday morning.

Two burned attempting to escape Cleveland apartment fire

Three adults, three children and several animals were inwards when the fire embarked.

Three adults, three children and several animals were inwards when the fire began.

Monday is voter registration deadline for March one primary

The voter registration deadline for Tennessee and Georgia’s primary election has arrived.

Cleveland Schools adopt digital treatment to report bullying

Cleveland City middle and high school students will be able to report incidents of bullying using a phone application.

UPDATE: School vandals caught on camera identified by police

Sheriff Eric Watson credits the public and local media which helped identify the suspects.

One airlifted after Bradley County crash

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Unit is treating the investigation into the crash.

Burglaries down in Bradley County, says Sheriff Eric Watson

Burglaries in Bradley County are down, according to a news release issued by Sheriff Eric Watson.

State of Emergency issued after storms in Middle, West TN

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) issued an emergency management plan after severe storms “caused isolated harm in a number of counties including Dyer, Hickman, Hardeman Madison, McNairy, Martin, Montgomery, Perry, Sumner, Wayne and Wilson counties.”

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) issued an emergency management plan after severe storms ” caused isolated harm in a number of counties including Dyer, Hickman, Hardeman Madison, McNairy, Martin, Montgomery, Perry, Sumner, Wayne and Wilson counties.”

UPDATE: Athens business picks up the lumps after Friday morning fire

An Athens car repair shop went up in flames on Friday morning, demolishing the business. “Almost thirty years, my hard work, that’s what that is,” said Robert Millsaps, who has wielded Friendly City Auto Care for twenty seven years. “This is all blood family. Most of us share the same last name, and the customers that come in, a lot of them are like my extended family

Administrative Asst. at Yates fired for theft

Meagher was later indicted by the Bradley County Grand Jury for theft over $1000.

UPDATE: State requires cemetery to react to complaints, increases inspections

A Cleveland-based cemetery and mausoleum with a long history of reported problems will be required to react to more than two hundred fifteen complaints of loved ones within seventy five days, according to an addendum issued this week regarding an August compliance order.

Teachers learn fresh tactics to defend against an active shooter

For years, school systems and businesses have trained employees to “duck and cover,” but have now learned that tactic doesn’t always work in the event of an active shooter.

UPDATE: Police catch Hixson auto lot vandal

Surveillance movie shows the man, who police say is Cory Dunn, 35, carrying out the crime with two distinct characteristics that helped lead to his arrest.