Cleveland News

The follow-up documentary to last year's Heroes Behind the Badge is set to return next month to Wilson County.

"It stopped just short of a fistfight." That was one of the statements overheard following the debate between Sheriff Jim Ruth and state Rep. Eric Watson as they both vie for the office of Bradley County sheriff.

Tennessee Targeted Community Crime Reduction Grant community partners met at Bradley County Juvenile Court this week as part of their continued efforts to improve the community and reduce crime.

Dr. Murl Dirksen showed slides from his experiences at an archeological dig in the southwest corner of Colorado, during a presentation to the Rotary Club of Cleveland.

As many Britons struggle to pay their bills, increasing numbers of people are taking out a payday loan, to get extra money until they next get paid.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol's Criminal Investigation Division arrested Patrick Wayne Davis for odometer fraud, identity theft and felony theft on Tuesday in Knoxville.

At approximately 12:15 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to an address on Diamond Street for a person who had been shot.

TV reported on Thursday that Zeke the zebra was back at home in Bradley County. Zeke's owner, Ronald Price, said the animal escaped from his farm in Cleveland late last year by jumping a high fence.

The man who died of injuries from a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in the 7400 block of North Lee Highway has been identified as Kevin L. Byrwa, 26, of Etowah.

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.