Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis has decided NOT to veto the budget with a tax hike. Davis originally proposed a budget with no tax hike. But the county commission decided to raise taxes two weeks ago to increase the pay for firefighters. Mayor Davis says he has gotten hundreds of texts and emails urging him to veto it. But...

Bradley County Sheriff’s Office BRADLEY COUNTY — A man has been arrested following several reports of objects being thrown at drivers windshields in the northeast areas of Bradley County and the City of Cleveland. A joint investigation between the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office and the Cleveland Police Department has led to the arrest of Christopher James on June 30, 2026,...

  Christopher John Taylor \ Bradley County Sheriff’s Office UPDATE: Christopher John Taylor has been taken into custody, according to the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office.  There is no threat to the public. This is an ongoing investigation. UPDATE: The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect in the homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of Tuesday, June...

  Christopher John Taylor \ Bradley County Sheriff’s Office UPDATE: The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect in the homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at a residence on Lowery Street NE. They say as a result of the ongoing investigation, detectives have identified the suspect as Christopher John Taylor, and...

BRADLEY COUNTY — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Lowery Street NE during the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 30, 2026. They say deputies responded to a report of an assault in progress at a residence and while in route, deputies were advised that the suspect had fled the scene. Upon arrival,...

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- “One of my sons doesn’t have health insurance because we can’t afford it and the county’s offeri...

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County residents are sounding off over a potential tax increase to support an increase in first responder pay. They m...

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office A woman has been arrested after fleeing the police on June 11, 2026. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says a deputy located a stolen vehicle traveling on Interstate 75. The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop near exit 7, but the vehicle refused to stop, initiating a vehicle pursuit into Bradley County at a...

The District Attorney over Bradley County announces the results of an investigation into a Bradley Central teacher. Stephen Hatchett says after interviewing several people, no one came forward claiming to be a victim. So no charges will be filed. She is no longer at Bradley Central. And she apparently has no plans to seek her old job again. Categories: Featured...