Tuesday, November 7th

From the Tennova Healthcare Cleveland News Desk, here is your news for Tuesday, November 7th, on Mix 104-1 and Talk 101-3 The Buzz.

In news today…

There will be a brief dedication ceremony this morning at 11AM for the Billy Graham Avenue extension. The ceremony will take place at the corner of 15th and Parker Streets. Mayor Tom Rowland said the ceremony will be broadcast live to Mr. Graham’s home in Montreat, North Carolina, so that he and his family can watch it. Today Mr. Graham and his family will be celebrating his 99th birthday.

During the ceremony, Dr. Jay McCluskey, senior pastor of North Cleveland Baptist Church, will offer a brief prayer for Mr. Graham’s birthday. The public is invited to attend.

An update on a story from yesterday…

Yesterday, we reported on a brief pursuit that took place Sunday on North Ocoee Street. We now have more details on that incident. A Bradley County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy initiated a traffic stop on a blue van that was traveling north on North Ocoee Street above the posted speed limit. The van continued to travel even after the patrol deputy initiated audible emergency equipment. A detective was able to position his vehicle in front of the van. Once the detective slowed down for a traffic light showing red, the van struck the rear of the detective’s vehicle which led to the end of the brief pursuit.

Contacts was made with the driver and three occupants of the van who were immediately detained. A positive alert on the van by a K-9 deputy led to the discovery of approximately four ounces of methamphetamine, two loaded handguns, multiple cell phones, and numerous other items identified as drug paraphernalia.

The driver of the van, Christopher Graves, 27, of Lithia Springs, Georgia, as well as the other occupants of the van, face numerous charges. The occupants of the van were: Taylor Marie Jones, 20, of Lithia Springs, Georgia; Chad Coleman, 29, of Lithia Springs, Georgia; and Tyson Lynn Vaughn, 36, of Cleveland, Tennessee.

From WDEF Channel 12…

For the 50th consecutive year, Bradley Central High School has received a prestigious honor.

Members of the Future Farmers of America at the school earned the National Gold Emblem Award.

It’s for their work to improve the lives of students, the campus and the community.

From the Chattanooga Times Free Press…

Tennessee’s state park system has become the first in the nation to offer gift cards.

The Tennessean reported Monday the gift cards will range from $20-$500 and hit online vendors and all Kroger stores in Tennessee in mid-November. The deputy commissioner for the Bureau of Parks and Conservation, Brock Hill, says the system intends on keeping admission to its 56 parks free.

The gift cards can be used toward offerings such as lodging, camping, courses and dining.

From the Cleveland Daily Banner…

State Sen. Mike Bell (R-Riceville), co-chairman of the Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, has been elected to serve as a member of the Executive Council for the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC).

The announcement was made  at the recent 14th Annual NASC Legislator Summit in Acme, Michigan, following a ballot vote among states in attendance.

The National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses works to create a nationwide network of legislators to shape a wide range of policies that address issues facing hunters and anglers in America.  This includes recruitment, retention and reactivation, as well as protecting waterways from invasive species, increasing access and opportunity, and many other issues. The goal is to share best practices for conservation-policy and growth for sportsmen.

The latest numbers show Tennessee boasts over 1 million hunters and anglers that spend over $1.8 billion annually and support over 26,390 jobs.

Bell is chairman of the Senate Government Operations Committee and represents Senate District 9 which includes Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe and Polk counties.  He was recently awarded the 2016 National Legislator of the Year Award by Safari Club International for advancing legislation to promote hunting.

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.