Bradley County News

The recession isn't fizzling fireworks sales in our area. A continuous stream of traffic flowed into three Interstate fireworks stores in south Bradley County.

Included in this article: 1 Comment Staff Photo by John Rawlston People hold their hands over their hearts as the funeral procession of Chris Leggett passes the Bradley County Courthouse in Cleveland on Tuesday afternoon.

Bradley County's newest fire station is now fully operational. County Mayor Gary Davis, Commissioners Connie Wilson, Louie Alford and Jim Smith, joined members of the fire board for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday morning.

Last week was the deadline for officials of Cleveland or Bradley County to notify the other they are opting out of any future fire protection contract.

Submitted by WDEF News 12 on June 24, 2009 - 10:58am. News Crime Bradley County News Gunmen in the African nation of Mauritania killed an aid worker from Cleveland, Tennessee during an attempted abduction.

Submitted by Nordia Epps on June 24, 2009 - 7:04pm. Bradley County News A A A A Family and friends mourn the loss of a Cleveland aid worker killed in AfricaA A A A A A A A A A A A A Authorities say two men shot and killed Christopher Leggett when he resisted yesterday during an attempted kidnapping.

Chattanooga Times/Free Press, Tenn. Middle Jun. 24--CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- The city fire department should be controlled by city taxpayers and not a politically appointed board, Cleveland firefighters told those attending a town hall meeting Tuesday.

Submitted by Joe Legge on June 17, 2009 - 12:56pm. News Government & Politics Bradley County News Grundy County News Hamilton County News Marion County News McMinn County News Polk County News Rhea County News Sequatchie County News Don't be surprised to find writer and political activist June Griffin's name on the ballot for Tennessee Governor ...

In a post-session press release, Gov. Phil Bredesen praises the Legislature for dealing with a "difficult budget" that pretty much followed his plans.

The mayor and commissioners were also helpful regarding the issue of outside medical care for inmates.

Officials have identified the victim in Monday's single-car wreck on Old McClure Road in Bradley County as seven-year-old Haley Nicole Valenzuela.

Chattanooga, TN- The EMS Star of Life Awards Dinner & Ceremony was recently held to honor the dedication of those who provide day-to-day lifesaving services on the medical front line in Tennessee.

A Tennessee State trooper finds a child unrestrained in a recent drug bust. Last Thursday morning Trooper John Allen was out along I75 in Bradley County when a driver called 911 -- complaining somone in a Jeep was driving recklessly.

A series of bad decisions led to a Decatur man's arrest on a variety of charges.

The sheriff in Bradley County has 10 new special deputies who will have guns at church services they attend to protect the congregations.

The screenings that will be available on July 16 will focus on Back and Fitness issues.

CLEVELAND, Tenn. a ' Cleveland and Bradley County have received their new certified property tax rates following the recent property reassessment, according to County Property Assessor Stanley Thompson.

Fire rips through several buildings while a truck runs over a women - it all happened at the same time, on the same property in Charleston, Tennessee.

Submitted by Amy Katcher on May 31, 2009 - 5:59pm. News Weather Video Bradley County News Hamilton County News Marion County News Meigs County News Sequatchie County News **A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, Meigs and Sequatchie Counties in Tennessee Monday.** The Tennessee Department of Environment and ...

Rather than renew their fire protection contract with Cleveland, Bradley County commissioners want to negotiate a new agreement.