FRIDAY 162nd YEAR • No. 220 JANUARY 13, 2017 CLEVELAND, TN 22 PAGES • 50¢ Coming Sunday ‘Remember When?’ TBI releases report on White shooting set to be featured Reflecting back to the past Evidence finds no relationship with deputy; meth involved to take comfort in best times — family events, weddings, births, By BRIAN GRAVES made available after 10th District Attorney Watson and Oakley claiming they were Banner Staff Writer General Steve Crump filed a petition in responsible for the death of their son. community gatherings and August to make the report public, after cer- The family also contends the BCSO “was many others — is a favorite The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s tain personal information was redacted. involved in trying to cover-up details of the pastime of many, and that report on the shooting death of Allan White The report had been presented to the shooting incident and what had actually includes Cleveland and III by BCSO Deputy Tiffany Oakley shows Bradley County grand jury, which returned took place.” Bradley County residents. In TBI investigators found no evidence of a a “no true” bill, after viewing the report “The White family expressed their con- honor of these moments, both relationship between the two, and the which stated the shooting was “justified,” cern that Tiffany Oakley lied about her then and now, the Cleveland young man was reportedly under the influ- meaning Oakley does not stand the threat knowledge of Allan White. The White family Daily Banner will publish one ence of methamphetamine at the time of of prosecution in the case. insisted Oakley knew Allan White and they the shooting. White’s family has since filed a $3 million of our readers’ favorite special The voluminous 408-page report was sections in Sunday’s edition. It lawsuit against the county, Sheriff Eric See SHOOTING, Page 10 Oakley White is the “Remember When?” magazine, and it will include hundreds of old photographs from the past — as contributed Bell calls by the local families and cam- eras which took them. SITTING WITH A HAWK Remember Sunday for for U.S. “Remember When?” Marian Turner, Inside Today tree honored balanced with sculpture budget on Centenary Special to the Banner action Marian Turner, who owned property on Centenary Avenue Senator, others in downtown Cleveland, died recently, but her actions allowed officials to preserve a eye amendment piece of the city’s history, By BRIAN GRAVES though in reshaped form. Banner Staff Writer When representatives of Cleveland’s Shade Tree Board State Senate Government and the Jones Foundation dis- Operations Committee Chairman covered a few months back that Mike Bell (R-Riceville) joined a tree on Turner’s property had Senate Judiciary Committee been cut, they decided some- Chairman Brian Kelsey (R- thing needed to be done to Germantown), state Rep. Dennis retain memories of the old land- Powers (R-Jacksboro) and other mark. It was the second-largest lawmakers at a press conference tree in the community, as this week to Deja vu on the mat determined in a competition announce legis- For the second time this sea- staged by the Shade Tree lation calling for son, the Cleveland Blue Raiders Board. a convention of and Bradley Central Bears Allan Jones of the Jones states for the squared off on the wrestling mat, Foundation, and Amy Banks of purpose of with the Raiders winning by a sin- the Shade Tree Board, worked adopting a bal- gle point. The Walker Valley with the property owner, and anced budget Mustangs split with Tyner on the her son, David Turner, to create amendment to basketball court. The Lee Flames a tribute to the old tree. The the U.S. picked up a win over Christian two local organizations provided Constitution. Brothers, while the Lady Flames funding to have the remaining Senate Joint Bell fell to the Lady Buccaneers. See tree trunk carved into a hawk- Resolution 9 Sports, Pages 13-15. themed bench. and House Joint Resolution 24 They contacted sculptor provide that the convention of Oliver Cote of North Carolina, states would be for the limited Special gifts and he carved a bench to repre- purposes of 1) planning for, and sent the raptors often seen in recommending rules and proce- for politicians the community. Jones, Banks dures for an Article V Convention and Turner decided on the to amend the U.S. Constitution Did you get all the Christmas hawk design for the bench, but and 2) recommending to Congress gifts you wanted? Or, in some it took considerable talent to the initial date and location in cases, all the Christmas gifts that accomplish the task. which they would meet. you deserved? A humor columnist “He’s a very talented man,” Article V provides that upon the takes a look at some special gifts Turner said of Cote after the application of two-thirds of the for special politicians in a guest bench was completed. Now the state legislatures, Congress shall “Viewpoint” published on Page 16 of creation is not only a recogni- Contributed photo call a convention of the states to today’s edition. tion of the ancient tree, but also DAVID TURNER sits on a propose amendments to the U.S. of Turner’s mother. bench carved from an old tree on Constitution. Once the bench was complet- his mother’s property on Bell said the issue of debt is one Forecast ed, a plaque was placed on the Centenary Avenue. His mother he has heard from his constituents grounds calling attention to the (Marian Turner) passed away in the 9th District, which consists Today looks to be cloudy, with a tree’s story. The plaque was of Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, placed there by the Jones recently, and the remaining tree Monroe and Polk counties. slight chance of rain showers and a trunk, which was carved into a high near 66 degrees. Tonight’s Foundation. "I have heard from a number of David said the project turned hawk-themed bench, is now a constituents in Bradley County forecast calls for mostly cloudy tribute to her as well as being the skies and a low around 54. the huge stump from an eyesore and the surrounding counties who into a thing of beauty. He said second-largest tree in Cleveland. are greatly concerned about the Saturday calls for partly sunny phenomenal what Cote accom- Cleveland’s Shade Tree Board dangers the federal debt poses, not skies and a slight chance of rain, plished on his first day here and the Jones Foundation fund- just for the federal government, with a high near 66. Saturday night was “phenomenal.” It took four ed the project. The plaque at but for state and local govern- calls for mostly cloudy skies and a days to complete the bench. right was placed at the site of the ments as well,” Bell told the slight chance of rain, with a low Cote later returned to put on tree which was cut down in Cleveland Daily Banner. “Many around 51. Sunday should be most- October 2016. local businessmen and women ly cloudy, with a high near 66. See HAWK, Page 10 See BUDGET, Page 11 Index Church........................................6-7 Classified................................20-22 MLK events to highlight much of coming week Comics.........................................17 Editorials......................................16 By BRIAN GRAVES This event will take place at 7 p.m. in the Johnson Lecture Hall, located in Horoscope....................................17 Banner Staff Writer “These events are an invitation for the Lee and Cleveland communities Lee’s Humanities Center. Obituaries.......................................2 to celebrate diversity and to grow in our sense of empathy and The day the nation pauses to remem- On Wednesday there will be a show- Stocks............................................4 ber the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King understanding.” — Dr. Mary McCampbell Sports......................................13-15 ing of Ava Duvernay’s powerful docu- Jr. will be marked by a series of events, mentary, “13th,” which traces the narra- TV Schedule...........................18-19 most of them hosted by Lee University’s for others?’” of God Sanctified, will speak in chapel tive of black criminalization from the Weather........................................11 Faculty Cultural Diversity Committee. On Monday evening, Jan. 16, Lee will on Tuesday at 10:40 a.m. in the Conn Reconstruction era to 2016. The series of events is set to begin host the annual Dream Keeper awards Center. The movie will be shown in the Around Town Monday, commemorating the work, the- ceremony on campus at 6 p.m. in the Hill served for 33 years in education Communication Arts Building, and ology and philosophy of the Civil Rights Dixon Center. with Cleveland City Schools as a teacher, snacks will be served before the film. Wendy Gruber enjoying some leader. The events will consist of lec- Initiated by the Ministerial Fellowship, assistant principal, and principal. Since After the film, attendees can participate great fresh seafood ... Hanna tures, MLK-themed chapel services, a the NAACP, and the 100 Black Men of 2009, he has served as one of the field in a discussion led by Dr. Arlie and Doug Kazy being very proud film showing and a student panel. Bradley County Inc. organization, the experience supervisors for student Tagayuna, assistant professor of sociolo- of their daughter Julia for making “These events are an invitation for the Dream Keeper Award is given to honor teachers from Lee University. gy. the dean’s list for her first semes- Lee and Cleveland communities to cele- the academic achievements of students Later on Tuesday, the “Leebertarian” The week’s events continue on ter of college. brate diversity and to grow in our sense in grades 7 through 12.