Tuesday, October 24th

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

In news today…

An additional section of 15th Street is being renamed by the city of Cleveland as Billy Graham Avenue.

The world renowned pastor began his higher education here in 1936 when Bob Jones College was located in Cleveland.

In 2008 the Cleveland City Council renamed a section of 15th Street between North Ocoee Street and Parker Street as Billy Graham Avenue.

The second renamed section of 15th Street extends Billy Graham Avenue from Parker Street east to Magnolia Avenue NE.

Mayor Tom Rowland proposed the additional section in honor of Graham’s approaching 99th birthday. The Cleveland City Council adopted the additional renaming on Monday.

Rowland said the entire Billy Graham Avenue runs through the Lee Campus. He said the university okayed the name change. Rowland said no address changes are necessary by city residents.

A street sign dedication ceremony for the new section is being planned for November 7, Billy Graham’s birthday.

From the Cleveland Daily Banner…

Officials representing the city, the Cleveland Municipal Airport Authority and Jetport officials saw a $2.5 million project completed on Sunday afternoon, an attempt for the construction to beat heavy rains which were expected to soon arrive.

Jetport Manager Mark Fidler assisted Hinkle Construction workers as they put the finishing touches on much of the construction for the 700-foot extension to the aviation facility’s runway.

This extension to a more versatile 6,200 feet was planned and designed over the past two years, and made possible with a $2.5 million  grant from the Tennessee Aeronautical Commission.

Fidler was pleased that the project went smoothly over the previous four months, and no one was injured on the job.

The increased distance will more easily accommodate larger aircraft, for longer distances. Many will also stop in Cleveland to refuel.

Fidler added that the runway extension will also be well received by larger corporations and industries that may have an economic interest in Cleveland and Bradley County.

Another positive for the project is that it came in under budget. The jetport manager said some of the excess funds are being used for an Airport Geographical Information Survey.

The only downside to the runway construction was the checkered orange and-white-flags flying on the backhoes. They apparently had no positive impact on the Tennessee football team’s visit to Alabama.

From WRCB Channel 3…

Another Lee University student is in the national spotlight, showing off her powerhouse voice.  Brooke Simpson is competing on NBC’s The Voice.

Take a walk through the halls of the music building at Lee University, and you’ll hear it. Amazing voices and extreme talent coming from every room.

Brooke Simpson started her career at Lee University, but now she’s taking her talent to an even bigger stage. She’s turning chairs and catching the world’s attention, one note at a time. On NBC’s The Voice.

Brooke isn’t the first lee university singer to make headlines. Just a couple of years ago, Jordan Smith won The Voice. Before that, Clark Beckham competed on American Idol.

You can follow Brooke’s journey this season on Channel 3. The Voice airs Monday and Tuesday nights.

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.