Cleveland News

CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Current Sheriff Jim Ruth and state Rep. Eric Watson, Republican candidates in the race for Bradley County sheriff, traded verbal blows today on experience, character and integrity at a noontime debate hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Cleveland.

Ashunti Cooper went 2-3 with a home run. She scored twice and knocked in a pair of runs, in addition to stealing two bases.

Larry McDaris of Cleveland will be the guest speaker at the Alvin C. York Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Association of Chattanooga chapter dinner on April 8 at the Epicurean Restaurant, 4301 Ringgold Road, East Ridge beginning at 7 p.m. This event is open to all airborne qualified veterans and their family members in the greater Chattanooga area.

The SPCA of Bradley County will open its shelter on Monday with hours of operation from noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Cleveland City School Board on Wednesday was advised that the upcoming budget will include a two percent pay increase for teachers and staff.

People who live or work in Cleveland shared their views on the city's strengths and weaknesses during a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant.

Traffic investigators said one of the drivers in the crash during the morning rush hour died later of his injuries at Erlanger Hospital.

The Bradley County animal shelter is ready to welcome pets and, hopefully, their potential new owners.

The Cleveland City Council approved using the city's general fund balance to ensure construction of a new gymnasium at Cleveland High School amid heated discussion and concerns that using the funds would negatively affect city operations.

Bradley County Fire-Rescue's new First Responder program was well received by county commissioners Monday as they heard a report about its first month since implementation.

Two Bradley Countians on Monday received honors from the state for their willingness to spend their own time to help with worthwhile causes.

Cleveland State Community College will be hosting the 7th annual Multicultural Fair on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium.

The City of Cleveland received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the 16th consecutive year.

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War , the Tennessee State Library and Archives is sending teams of archivists and conservators to communities across Tennessee.

If you're looking for an example of the power of positive thinking, take a closer look at Courtney Anderson.

Do you know a little one who is so adorably cute? The Cleveland Daily Banner is seeking the area's cutest "Cutie."

Contributed photo, DONALD HUMES Members of 100 Black Men of Bradley County Inc. celebrated 20 years of service at the 2014 Scholarship & Mentoring Banquet alongside community supporters Saturday night.

On April 12, Lee University and downtown Cleveland will host the 65 Roses 5K and Great Strides Walk.

Last vestige of the track of the East Chattanooga line is just across Highland Park Avenue between Oak and Vine This is at the site of the old Boyce Station, where the lines of the Western and Atlantic and the Cincinnati Southern merged and where the Belt Line had a destination .

On March 15, Jenkins Deli celebrates another milestone - its 38th anniversary. But this birthday event is special because the restaurant is now in its new home in Spring Creek.