Monday, July 24th

From the Tennova Healthcare Cleveland News Desk, here is your news for Monday, July 24th, on Mix 104-1 and Talk 101-3 The Buzz.

Topping our news today, from the Cleveland Daily Banner…

A Cleveland man allegedly involved in a domestic dispute at his home in April 2015 was found guilty this past week of first-degree murder, and now faces life in prison for the crime.

Sean Angelo Davenport, 45, was arrested on April 14, 2015, after Cleveland Police responded to 1508 Goode St. in reference to a shooting.

According to reports, a neighbor contacted police at about 7:30 a.m. When entering the home, police found 38-year-old Michael Swafford dead.

Sgt. Evie West, public information for the Cleveland Police Department, said Swafford died from multiple gunshot wounds.

Davenport was initially charged with second-degree murder, but the charge was changed to first-degree murder, which he was found guilty of on Thursday, July 20th. Davenport remains incarcerated at the Bradley County Justice Center pending his transfer to state custody.

From the Chattanooga Times Free Press…

Tennessee’s annual tax-free weekend will be July 28-30th.

Shoppers across the state will not pay sales tax on more than 150 different items, including clothing, school supplies and computers, as students prepare for the back-to-school season, according to a news release from the state Department of Revenue. State and local taxes will not be collected on clothing, school and art supplies that cost $100 or less per item and computers that cost $1,500 or less.

It’s the 12th year the state has had the sales tax holiday, and it’s open to anyone, not just Tennessee residents, who shop here that weekend.

Legislators passed a new law in 2016 moving the sales tax holiday a weekend earlier than it has been in the past. The sales tax holiday is now the last weekend in July, instead of the first weekend in August. This year, the sales tax holiday begins Friday, July 28, at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, July 30, at 11:59 p.m.

For more information about the sales tax holiday, including a complete list of tax exempt items and frequently asked questions, please visit www.tntaxholiday.com.

From the Cleveland Daily Banner…

Friday’s meeting of the Cleveland Airport Authority was informative on two key issues of growth at the Cleveland Jetport.

Rick Hudgens, project manager for PDC Consultants of Franklin, provided Airport Authority members with an update on the construction of the 700-foot runway extension at the Jetport. This project will provide the Cleveland facility with a 6,200-foot runway to service bigger airplanes, on longer flights.

A $2.25 million grant from the state, and a $250,000 match from the city of Cleveland is making this happen, with strong support from State Rep. Kevin Brooks and other state legislators.

Mark Paslick, a PDC vice president, followed Hudgens’ report with a presentation of options being proposed (and tentative designs) for the Jetport’s North Hangar Development Project.

Hudgens told Airport Authority members he was at the meeting to discuss the Jetport runway extension. “I’m going to tell you where we are, where we’re headed, and when we’ll get there,” he said.

He said the contractor is preparing the sub-grade for the runway. They’ll be working on permanent displacement next week. The displacement will temporarily cut the length of the runway to around 4,500 feet for temporary usage.

Hudgens said completion of the runway is expected in mid-October, and perhaps a little earlier. He said they do not anticipate any problems.

He added the concrete pavers are expected to arrive next week, but it will be another week or two before the concrete can go down.

This has been your local and state news. You can get news anytime by visiting our website, mymix1041.com, powered by Pioneer Credit. From the Tennova Healthcare Cleveland News Desk, this is Jeremy Gault reporting.