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The Cleveland Daily Banner- The Tennessee State Comptroller’s office has released the audit for Bradley County for the fiscal year ending June 30. The report, released Wednesday morning, shows six “findings,” or issues identified during the audit. Findings include criteria or basis for determining that a problem does exist, a condition or situation that was observed, the effect or impact of ... Read More »

From News Channel 3- HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WRCB) – Tennessee Highway Patrol and Chattanooga Police worked an accident on Interstate 75 southbound at mile marker 14. Dispatch says a construction worker was hit.  The condition of the victim is unknown at this time. The call came in to dispatch around 11:30 Tuesdaynight.  The Interstate was  shutdown so emergency workers could ... Read More »

The Times Free Press- CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The Cleveland City Council does not have a united vision concerning what changes, if any, ought to be considered concerning the city’s 22-year-old charter. On Monday, Councilman Bill Estes called for his peers to ensure that the revived panel has clear directions regarding its assignment, citing a lack of clarity voiced by a ... Read More »

Channel 3- There is new information surrounding a double homicide in Cleveland. Police found the suspect, a former Cleveland firefighter, more than 100 miles away in middle Tennessee. He was charged him with two counts of first degree murder. Ross Anderson is accused of killing 30-year-old Rachael Johnson and her five-year-old son. Investigators say both victims were shot. It happened ... Read More »

Times Free Press- CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The Cleveland City Council is expected to continue today its comprehensive review and revision of the city’s personnel policies. The council’s agenda includes consideration of a technology policy by Councilman Richard Banks and a proposal to decide whether to have a process for employees to appeal disciplinary actions. “With these updated policies, we want ... Read More »

The Chattanoogan- The Bradley County Commission, after an impassioned plea by Commissioner Dan Rawls, voted 14-0 on Tuesday night to ask Gov. Bill Haslam and the Tennessee General Assembly to defund Planned Parenthood. The commission also voted down a move by Commissioner Thomas Crye to ask the General Assembly to put the Insure Tennessee program into place. He said some ... Read More »

In A Press release- A 39-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy armed with black handguns and a taser who robbed Presswood Antiques located at 3350 N. Ocoee Street are now in custody.    The pair allegedly robbed the store around 3:30 p.m. and were arrested hours later. Ricky Lee Verner, 39, is charged with aggravated robbery, theft over $1,000, contributing to ... Read More »

Evie West Public Information Officer Cleveland Police Department- A double homicide in Cleveland is under investigation Monday. Police say 30-year-old Rachel Johnson and her 5-year-old son were found dead in a home on Hillview Drive NW off Mouse Creek Road. The discovery was made during a welfare check requested by a coworker around 1:15 Monday afternoon.Police say 31-year-old Ross Anderson ... Read More »

NEWS 6/8/15 From The Cleveland Daily Banner- The County Commission Finance Committee Friday voted unanimously to recommend a budget for the Bradley County Fire-Rescue which contains significant pay raises without any increase in taxes. Each of the 66 who work for the department will receive the county’s standard 2 percent increase beginning July 1. Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, each will ... Read More »

The Cleveland Daily Banner- The Bradley County Commission will perform its annual selection of officers during its voting session Tuesday night. Normally, the session would have been held on Monday but was delayed because of the Labor Day holiday. The current commission chairman is Louie Alford and Jeff Yarber is serving as vice chairman. Under the standard protocol, Alford will ... Read More »