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Fire officials in Bradley County believe a lightning strike is to blame for a massive fire at a commercial building off Waterlevel Highway early Thursday morning following a night of storms. The smell of smoke, the sound of sirens and the glow of flames gave residents a rude awakening.
Neighbors who live nearby told Channel 3 they watched as the old Star Lite Lounge turned J & K Specialty shop burned to the ground.
The call about the incident came in around 7:00 am according to Bradley County Fire Chief Shawn Fairbanks.
The building was a total loss. Several agencies including crews from Chattanooga and Polk County assisted in getting the flames under control.
No one was injured in the fire. We’re told the owners are currently out of town but have been notified and they did confirm the power inside the building was turned off when the incident happened.
From the Chattanooga Times Free Press…
A federal grand jury indicted a Cleveland, Tennessee, man charged with participating in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C., on 12 charges, according to federal court documents filed last week.
Joseph Lino “Jose” Padilla, 40, originally faced six charges upon his arrest involving assaulting a police officer and throwing a flagpole during the riot.
Padilla, who was honorably discharged from the Tennessee National Guard in 2012, was arrested by the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 23 after people who recognized him tipped off the FBI.
His new charges include:
- Assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers.
- Civil disorder (three counts).
- Assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers using a dangerous weapon (two counts).
- Obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting.
- Entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon.
- Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon.
- Engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon.
- Disorderly conduct in the Capitol grounds or buildings.
- Act of physical violence in the Capitol grounds or buildings.
Since his arrest, prosecutors have argued Padilla should not be granted pre-trial release because he “poses a clear danger to our republic.” They point to his actions — documented in videos — and his own social media statements made on Jan. 6 and the days that followed to support their argument.
In news today…
The labor statistics for January are in.The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Tennessee was 5.1%, down from 5.6% in December, and up from 3.7% one year ago.
Moving closer to home, in Bradley County the unemployment rate was 5.2%, down from 5.5% in December, and up from 3.9% one year ago. McMinn County was at 5.2%, down from 5.9% in December, and up from 4.3% one year ago. Meigs County was at 6.8%, up from 6.5% in December, and up from 5.6% one year ago. Polk County’s unemployment rate was at 5.2%, down from 5.8% in December, and up from 5% one year ago. Rhea County was at 7.2%, down from 7.6% in December, and up from 6% one year ago. Hamilton County’s unemployment rate was 5.1%, down from 5.5% in December, and up from 3.8% one year ago.
Also in news today…
The Bradley County Schools Board of Education met Thursday. The meeting began with the swearing in of the new 7th District School Board member, Dr. Jeff Lovingood. Dr. Lovingood fills the seat of the late Jerry Frazier who passed away. The Board also voted to re-approve a previous motion allowing Walker Valley High School to refinish their gym floor, including new logos. Walker Valley is funding the project themselves. Updates on the PIE Center and GOAL Academy indicate everything is in track, with a move-in date still planned for August. Tenants at PIE Center will be taking possession of their spaces in May instead of April due to various delays.
And finally…
US Senator Marsha Blackburn will be in our studio for an interview this morning at 9:30 on Mix 104.1 and on Mix TV at mymix1041.com
