Bradley County Sheriff Jim RuthBradley sheriff sued again
CLEVELAND, Tenn. – A fired former Bradley County deputy has filed a suit against Sheriff Jim Ruth alleging wrongful termination. It’s the second such suit against the sheriff this month.
Former Deputy Adam Beard’s complaint, filed last week in Bradley Circuit Court, alleges wrongful discharge, breach of contract and intentional interference with a contract. The complaint states that Beard had served with the office since July 2008 and supported the Democratic candidate for sheriff in 2010. Beard claims he was fired without explanation or appeal in 2011.
In early January, former Deputy Dallas Longwith sued Ruth on similar grounds. Longwith claimed he was fired because he intends to support Eric Watson, a former captain in the department and currently a state representative, in the Republican sheriff primary in 2014.
Beatles tribute band at Lee
Lee University will present Beatles tribute band Classical Mystery Tour in the Conn Center on Tuesday in the Presidential Concert Series. The university’s symphony orchestra, conducted by Robert Bernhardt, will accompany the group.
The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. They are available at the Dixon Center box office from 3 to 6 p.m. or by calling 423-614-8343.