Cleveland News

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dec. 08--NASHVILLE -- Christmas will come a little late for Tennessee tax collectors in 2013, but come it will beginning Jan. 1 with officials expecting a multimillion-dollar revenue boost as online retailing giant Amazon.com starts collecting state sales taxes on items it sells.

Girls Inc of Chattanooga will present the 2014 Unbought and Unbossed honorees at a reception held in their honor, on Thursday, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Nova Copy Chattanooga, 1936 Central Ave.,Chattanooga, Tn.

Informational sessions to learn about the Affordable Care Act and Health Insurance Marketplace are planned for Cleveland.

Members of the Judge David Campbell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution conducted a flag dedication at a Hixson Middle School patriotic program.

The City With Spirit's goodwill and holiday cheer will burn brightly during People for Care and Learning's "Buy a Tree, Change a Life" Christmas tree sale through Dec. 12. Executive Director Fred Garmon said two donors, who wish to remain anonymous, have purchased trees for families in need who may otherwise not have a live Christmas tree.

A wrapping party Thursday night ensured hundreds of presents would be ready for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland's Mel Bedwell Christmas Extravaganza set for Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Blythe Unit director Melissa Scannapiego invited children and families across the city to join the festivities.

Life Bridges Inc. will apply to the Tennessee Department of Transportation for a capital grant under Section 5310 of Chapter 53 of Title 49 of the United States Code for the purchase of two three-passenger/two-wheelchair vans to be used for the transportation of elderly and disabled persons.

It's a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ through a multimedia extravaganza, according to Andy Wattenbarger, and the show goes on free of charge at Walker Valley High School Saturday evening.

Cleveland businessman and preservationist Nicholas Lillios was chosen to receive MainStreet Cleveland's annual award for his service and commitment during the 2013 Christmas party held at the Bank of Cleveland Wednesday.

Tucked away in a corner of Bradley Central High School is something one might not expect to find in a public school.

Mr. McKay has more than 25 years in business administration, human resources, and accounting experience, said City Manager Janice Casteel.

Mr. Hughes, a Republican, currently serves as the elected District Public Defender since 2005 for Bradley, McMinn, Monroe and Polk counties.

People who have trouble reading standard print books due to visual or other physical disabilities have a new tool at their disposal: An application that allows them to download books and magazines in audio and digital braille formats onto mobile devices free of charge.

Prosecutors said a Cleveland, Tn., man has agreed to plead guilty in Federal Court in Chattanooga to child pornography charges.

The Bradley County Healthy Community Initiative committee will recommend approval of funding grants for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland, the Cleveland Bradley County State Veterans Home and Life Bridges Inc. Funding is subject to final approval by the Bradley County Commission.

Christmas in the Cove will be offered on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6-8 p.m. There will be carriage rides with horses through the neighborhoods.

The Erlanger Health System introduced 19 Miracle Children during the annual tree lighting event Tuesday in the Baroness Campus Medical Mall.

A local elementary school principal was so concerned about an issue that negatively impacted her school's teachers that she decided to take matters into her own hands rather than just have someone higher up in the school system go to bat for them.

Area residents are invited to join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland for their annual "CATCH the Spirit" Community Christmas Celebration Saturday and the Mel Bedwell Christmas Extravaganza Tuesday night.

The atmosphere was decidedly festive with a twinge of bittersweet as Cleveland State Community College said goodbye to its longtime president with a party on Monday.