Questions Arise Over New Trash Service
As this edition of Bradley News was on its way to press, the City Council held a special called meeting in which they decided to re-bid the entire trash contract and extend the current contract with Waste Management until the end of the year. Regarding the next five-year contract, the Council will only consider bids for the current service offered.

Commission Tightens Down On Unemployment
Having declared, "It's always nice to see smiling faces," Bradley County Commission Chair Michael Plumley asked the Clerk to take the roll. With Jim Smith the only Commissioner absent, the meeting pushed full speed ahead. Plumley went on to congratulate Tunes 4 the Troops Founder Kaylee Radzyminski on her recent award, being named as one of the top 10 volunteers in the United States.

Budget Shortfalls Make Outlook Bleak For Schools
The Bradley County Board of Education met Thursday, May 1, to discuss the budget for the next year. Newly appointed Director of Schools Johnny McDaniel shared the table with retiring Director Bob Taylor and Business Manager Rick Smith. Mark Grissom was the only board member not in attendance.

BOE Talks Good News, Soccer And Obesity
The Board had five spotlights to start the meeting. Renny. Whittenbarger from Cleveland High School recognized the Career Technology State Competition winners from both Cleveland High and Middle schools. Whittenbarger said the Technology Student Association students at Cleveland Middle School are being prepared to "hit the ground running" when they reach high school.

police beat
Three juveniles were charged with Felony Reckless Endangerment and Vandalism after three vehicles driving on Waterlevel Highway last Tuesday sustained damage from rocks that were thrown from the side of the road.