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Thursday, September 17th

Here is today's news on mymix1041.com, sponsored by Toyota of Cleveland: In news today… Mainstreet Cleveland announced on Wednesday that the downtow

Here is today’s news on mymix1041.com, sponsored by Toyota of Cleveland:

In news today…

Mainstreet Cleveland announced on Wednesday that the downtown Halloween block party has been reimagined for 2020 due to safety precautions surrounding COVID-19. This year’s even is a Trick or Treat Stroll, a traditional style trick-or-treat over a two-day period to allow more social distancing and be spread out to include the Courthouse Square area, First Street Square, the Museum Center, and the Old Woolen Mill.

Downtown’s Trick or Treat Stroll is set for 2 days, October 30 from 5-8 p.m. and October 31 from 3-6 p.m.  Mars Wrigley is a generous sponsor and providing plenty of candy; they have been a tremendous supporter to the downtown Halloween block party for over 20 years.   

Everyone is invited to trick-or-treat throughout downtown at local businesses, retailers, and restaurants for the Mars Wrigley candy giveaway.  Trick or Treaters will be greeted on the sidewalk, plus there will be street musicians, and a festive atmosphere.  

It is the perfect time to wear a mask, which is highly recommended. 

More details will be announced in the coming weeks, visit the Mainstreet Cleveland website at www.mainstreetcleveland.com, Facebook, or Instagram. 

From WRCB Channel 3…

Two Hamilton County high school buildings will be closed on Thursday, September 17 for cleaning and contact tracing, according to the school system’s website.

Red Bank and Brainerd high schools will be closed on September 17.

Students at both schools will participate in remote learning on Thursday.

Ooltewah High School will continue operating on the “hybrid A/B schedule” for the rest of the week.

From NewsChannel 9…

Officials said a third Mississippi mom this month is accused of lying about her address to obtain TennCare benefits for her children.

Nakina Brooks, 47, of Southern Mississippi, is charged with TennCare fraud.

Officials with Tennessee’s Office of the Inspector General said Brooks’ false report results in TennCare paying $24,000 is fees and claims on behalf of her and her son. She faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted.

TennCare fraud and theft of property for more than $2,500 or more but less than $10,000 are class D felonies.

This comes on the heels of two other Mississippi moms also facing more than two decades behind bars for TennCare fraud.

Nancy Smith, 49, and Nikki Carr, 34, both of Olive Branch, Miss., are accused of lying about their addresses to get TennCare benefits for their children.

Officials said TennCare paid out $24,000 in fees and claims on behalf of Smith’s family and she faces 27 years behind bars while TennCare said it paid out more than $6,000 in Carr’s case and she faces up to 24 years in prison.