This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Hamilton and our surrounding counties until Tuesday, August 13th at 7:00 pm. During this time, the Heat Index could reach up to 107 degrees due to temperatures in the mid 90’s. Heat and humidity could cause heat […]
Grant to Restore 5,400 Acres of Cumberland Plateau Habitat
Nashville — Through a recently awarded grant, more than 5,400 acres of shortleaf pine forests on the Cumberland Plateau will be restored and enhanced. A collaboration among several organizations will use prescribed fire and strategic plantings to revitalize this vanishing habitat that is critical to several species. The project will be implemented by The Forest […]
Talent Show Set for Sept. 7
Red Wolves’ Win Allows Jump in USL Standings
The Chattanooga Red Wolves’ win over South Georgia Tormenta on Saturday in Statesboro catapulted them up the standings in the USL Legue One standings. The 2-1 win moved the Red Wolves (8-5-7) from sixth to third in the standings, trailing only North Texas and Lansing Ignite. The Red Wolves’ Sito Seoane scored in the 57th […]
ERPD Taking Applications for Citizen’s Police Academy
The East Ridge Police Department is seeking participants for its inaugural Citizen’s Police Academy. Class #19-01 will begin on September 16, 2019, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and take place for 10 weeks. The citizen’s academy is aimed at familiarizing our citizens with the various aspects of the law enforcement profession. During these training […]
Health Department’s Step ONE Teaching Garden Grants Now Available
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s Step ONEprogramhas opened its community teaching garden grant application period through the end of August. Those interested are encouraged to apply for grants up to $1,000. The purpose of the teaching garden initiative is to: Demonstrate to children and families theimportance of food choices for overall health; Provide opportunities for […]
FBI Announces New Program Focusing on the Recovery of Child Victims From Commercial Sex Trafficking
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced today the FBI-led recovery or identification of 103 child victims and the arrest of 67 sex traffickers through Operation Independence Day. This initiative — a revamping of a previously successful program — was executed during the month of July through 161 operations conducted nationwide. Operation Independence Day relied […]
Health Department Traps West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes
The Chattanooga-Hamilton Hamilton County Health Department says that mosquitoes recently trapped in Hamilton County were positive for West Nile Virus. “While West Nile Virus isn’t new to our area,” says Director of Environmental Health Services Bonnie Deakins, “this is a reminder that mosquito bites are not just a harmless, itchy thing that goes away. About […]
Red Wolves Edge North Texas, 1-0
The Chattanooga Red Wolves shut out the North Texas Soccer Club 1-0, Saturday at David Stanton Field, giving the club its first win in over a month. The win kept the Red Wolves (7-5-7) perfect at home and still in the race to make the playoffs. The team will travel to face South Georgia Tormenta […]
Give Emergency Vehicles the Right-of-Way
Each day, firefighters, police officers, paramedics and other emergency personnel respond to calls for help. Emergency personnel are required by state law to complete annual training on the proper way to respond to calls using lights and sirens and, you, as a citizen, can help make the emergency response of fire apparatus, ambulances and police […]
HCHD, Partners Highlight Human Trafficking with Red Sand Art Project
HAMILTON COUNTY _ Human trafficking is the exploitation of people for the purpose of sexual services, forced labor or other commercial services, and even organ removal. This modern day slavery is not something happening only in big cities or foreign countries, it also happens in Tennessee and Hamilton County. According to the Tennessee Department of […]
TWF Taking Submissions for Photo Contest
NASHVILLE _ Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to conserving the state’s wildlife and natural resources, is now accepting photo submissions for its 5th annual Tennessee wildlife and landscape photo contest. Photographers—from amateurs to professionals—are encouraged to submit up to 20 of their best images of Tennessee’s wildlife and, for […]
City Sets Aug. 10 for ‘Grand Re-Opening’ of Tennis/Pickleball Courts
After weeks of clearing and resurfacing the former East Ridge High School tennis courts, the City is officially opening the newly resurfaced courts with the addition of lines for pickleball play. According to a press release, on Saturday, August 10 from 9 am until 1 pm, participants can play both tennis and pickleball with equipment […]
Two Grundy County Sheriff’s Department Officers Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
WASHINGTON D.C. – Chief Deputy Anthony “Tony” Bean, 59, and Sergeant Anthony “T.J.” Bean, 29, of the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office were indicted today by a federal grand jury in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for using excessive force against arrestees, announced U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee J. Douglas Overbey, Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband […]
DA’s Office Establishes ‘Hotline’ for Citizen Complaints
In response to several incidents involving allegations of excessive force by local law enforcement officers, Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston has set up a hotline for citizen complaints. “We have been made aware of several incidents involving claims that excessive force was used,” said General Pinkston. “As the investigations of those incidents proceed, […]
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