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Helton to serve on Healthy Parks, Healthy Person Advisory Board

October 15, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

NASHVILLE _ State Rep. Esther Helton, R-East Ridge, has been appointed to serve on the Healthy Parks, Healthy Person Advisory Board, a panel created to encourage Tennesseans to improve their health by being more active outside in parks.  Healthy Parks, Healthy Person is a program in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation […]

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CHI Memorial Stadium to Host NCAA DII National Soccer Championships

October 14, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

On Wednesday, the NCAA announced Chattanooga as the host city for six national championships, naming CHI Memorial Stadium, home of the Chattanooga Red Wolves professional soccer team, as the host venue for the 2023 and 2024 Mens and Womens DII Soccer National Championships. “This is only the beginning of what we see as a long […]

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Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond Diagnosed with COVID-19

October 14, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday morning Sheriff Jim Hammond was informed he had been in direct contact with someone who had just tested positive with COVID-19. As a safety precaution, Sheriff Hammond immediately visited a local medical facility where he received a rapid response COVID-19 test. Sheriff Hammond has tested positive […]

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Dean Backing Gardenhire, Helton

October 14, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

With early voting starting today, I wanted to express my opinion about the election for Tennessee Legislature.  On the ballot in my district, we have two seats on the ballot.  Both seats are currently held by very capable members of the Tennessee General Assembly.  Senator Todd Gardenhire and Representative Esther Helton both deserve to retain […]

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VIDEO: Oct. 8 City Council Meeting

October 14, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

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TDOT Contractor to Close I-75 North to I-24 West for One Weekend

October 13, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Traffic wishing to access I-24 West from I-75 North will be detoured five miles to East Brainerd Road As part of the I-75/I-24 interchange modification project in Hamilton County, TDOT contract crews will implement a major traffic shift that will take an entire weekend to complete and necessitate the closure of the ramp from I-75 […]

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Health Department WIC Program Provides Nutritional Support during Pandemic

October 12, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program has continued to support qualifying mothers and children with healthy nutrition, nutritional education, and breastfeeding support throughout the pandemic. Any mothers with children under the age of five, who are experiencing financial hardship, are urged to apply for these benefits. “We want eligible families […]

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No Need to Imagine ‘Day Without Water’

October 12, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The national observance of Imagine a Day Without Water asks all of us to imagine a day literally without water. From your shower to your coffee to your kids’ last glass of water before bed. Not even a drop in a lake or a firetruck’s tank. This is certainly a grim warning, and one worth […]

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West Tennessee Mayor Indicted on Theft, Official Misconduct Charges

October 10, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Baris Douglas, the mayor of Henning in Lauderdale County, has been indicted for theft and official misconduct after an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. Investigators determined that Douglas used the town’s debit and Walmart credit cards to steal at least $2,237.74 from the town and its taxpayers. Douglas used the cards to make a […]

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Tip From Hotel Management Leads to Human Trafficking Indictment

October 10, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

SPRINGFIELD – An investigation by Special Agents with the Human Trafficking Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Overton County Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Children’s Services, and the 19th District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Livingston man. In May, Agents began investigating a tip to the Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline […]

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Health Department Offers Free Flu Vaccines for Limited Time

October 10, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department will be offering free flu vaccinations for a limited time while supplies last. A drive-through flu vaccine clinic will be offeredfor those 18 years or older October 12, 13, and 14 (Monday-Wednesday) from 1:30PM – 5:00PM at the Alstom Plant, 1125 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402. This is the same […]

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TDOT Roadway Activity Report

October 9, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

District 29 HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 Repair of the bridge over the Tennessee River and Riverpark Drive (LM 2.2): The contractor will be performing repair operations to the bridge that will require lane closures in both directions. Extra caution should be observed of trucks entering and exiting the work-zone. During this report period the outside shoulder […]

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Pioneers Get Region Win on the Road

October 9, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

East Ridge traveled to Central Thursday night and picked up its first Region 2-4A win of the season, 28-21. Senior quarterback Cameron Sanders rushed for 300 yards and accounted for all four Pioneer touchdowns. The Pioneers are now 1-2 in region play and 4-3 overall. East Ridge will play Sequoyah next week. Cameron scored on […]

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Health Department Surpasses 100 COVID-19 Deaths in Hamilton County

October 8, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Hamilton County has reached a somber milestone today with the announcement of two additional deaths, bringing the total COVID-19 related deaths of Hamilton County residents to 101. The announcement comes six months after the first death of a Hamilton County resident was reported on March 25, 2020. “It is with deep sadness and respect that […]

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TDOT Awards Contract to Modify I-24 Interchanges at Broad and Market Streets

October 7, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Tennessee Department of Transportation recently awarded the contract to modify the I‑24 interchanges at SR-2/Broad Street and SR-58/Market Street in Chattanooga to Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for $31,994,789.60. The 1.6-mile project will replace the loops and ramps that serve as exits and entrances of I-24 East and U.S.27 to Broad Street, Williams Street […]

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