Wednesday, September 27th

From the Tennova Healthcare Cleveland News Desk, here is your news for Wednesday, September 27th, on Mix 104-1 and Talk 101-3 The Buzz.

In news today…

Over 300 first responders and guests are expected to take part Thursday night in the 2017 Annual Meeting & Awards Night of Cleveland 100.

During the event, the Cleveland 100 Board will honor police, fire, rescue, emergency medical, state troopers and others for their roles in keeping this community safe. Awards will be given in the categories of: Dedicated Professionals, Community Service and Awards of Excellence.

Nominations this year came from the various agencies throughout the city and county and included judging of more than 100 separate nominations that spotlight investigations or incidents occurring from August of 2016 to August of this year.

Brenda Lawson, President of Cleveland 100, said this year is lining up to be one of the largest ever in the 21 year history of the organization. She said with winners, guests and table host sponsors, she anticipates 300 will be in attendance. The evening begins at 6 p.m. at Cleveland Country Club.

Special guest will be Tennessee Safety & Homeland Security Commissioner David Purkey. Cleveland 100 Board has voted him an Honorary Life Member of the organization, recognizing his more than 35 years in emergency and government service.

The evening will be opened with a special ceremony paying tribute to first responders across the U.S. who have lost their lives in the line of duty to date this year. Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland, Cleveland 100 Vice President Joe Wilson and Rev. Gary Sears of Mt. Olive Ministries, will coordinated the opening ceremony. The heads of the various agencies will also take part in the opening. Cleveland Fire Department Color Guard will post colors with Firefighter Sammy Previlus performing The Star Spangled Banner on the saxophone.

Also in news today…

U.S. Senator Bob Corker has released the following statement.

“After much thought, consideration and family discussion over the past year, Elizabeth and I have decided that I will leave the United States Senate when my term expires at the end of 2018.

“Serving the people of Tennessee in this capacity has been the greatest privilege of my life. And as I spent the month of August traveling across our great state, I was reminded that we live in a unique place full of people who care deeply about the direction of our country.

“I am grateful to the people of Tennessee for the opportunity to serve my state and country. I have been fortunate to do so with an extraordinary staff, and I want to thank them for their incredible dedication. I know that we will continue to have an impact for the remainder of our term, and I look forward to finding other ways to make a difference in the future.

“Finally, I want to thank my wife, Elizabeth, and our family, who have made many sacrifices in allowing me to serve. Nothing I have done would have been possible without their love and support.”

From the Cleveland Daily Banner…

The Cleveland City Council has approved a resolution to purchase a downtown landmark. It is hoped the historic Cherokee Hotel will be a key to the city’s redevelopment plans.

With a 6-1 vote, the Council approved the continuation of negotiations and possible purchase of the old Cherokee Hotel at the corner of Inman and Ocoee streets.

The hotel was built between 1925 and 1927 and, at that time, some considered it the “best hotel from Atlanta to Louisville.”

The structure is now owned by Summit LLC of Knoxville, and is currently the home of 78 tenants in The Summit Apartments housing complex.

The plan for the old hotel is to have the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce work closely with the owners to find the best location for relocating residents of The Summit Apartments.

This has been your local and state news. You can get news anytime by visiting our website, mymi1041.com, powered by Pioneer Credit. From the Tennova Healthcare Cleveland News Desk, this is Jeremy Gault reporting.