Six years ago this month, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to testify before Congress about the painful practice of soring at the request of U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Ed Whitfield (R-KY) – two of the original leaders of the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 693/S. 1007. Soring is the intentional infliction of pain […]
HCSO Tips for Black Friday Shopping Safety
As we are all well aware, the Nation’s most anticipated shopping day of the year is very quickly approaching. In light of this event, the HCSO would like to offer the following tips to help make sure your “Black Friday” shopping experience is enjoyable and safe for you, your family, and your friends. Remember, during […]
December Council Meeting is Great Chance to Donate to Food Pantry
As is custom, the East Ridge City Council will hold only one meeting in December. It will also mark the close of the council’s “food pantry drive” that Mayor Brian Williams initiated in September. It was in September that Mayor Williams announced that he wanted to start a new initiative where the council would would […]
TDOT Halts Lane Closures over Thanksgiving Holiday
NASHVILLE – Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this busy travel holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 […]
Video: City Council Meeting of November 14
Click on the link below for the meeting’s agenda packet: http://eastridgetn.gov/getattachment/Government/Meetings-Notices/2019-1114-Agenda-packet.pdf.aspx
Obleda Named New Red Wolves Head Coach
The Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club announced today it has hired a new Head Coach and Technical Director. Jimmy Obleda will lead the team in its second season of play in the United Soccer League’s League One. “The transition from an inaugural team to a championship team will be accelerated under Coach Obleda’s direction,” said […]
Free Medical Clinic Treated Many Hundreds at Camp Jordan
UPDATE: Over the course of two days, officials with RAM said a total of 931 people sought medical, dental or vision treatment. By Sunday afternoon, almost $500,000 in free treatment and services had been provided. Planning is underway for next year’s clinic scheduled for Oct. 23-24. Remote Area Medical will hold a free medical clinic at […]
Hamilton County Hunters Can Feed Hungry This Holiday Season
NASHVILLE – With deer season in full swing and the holidays quickly approaching, Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is accepting donations in Hamilton County to help feed local families in need. Statewide, more than 75 processors are collecting donations to feed fellow Tennesseans. In Hamilton County, that includes Deermaster, Don’s Meat Shop, […]
Attorney General Announces Launch of ‘Project Guardian’
Knoxville, Tenn. – Today, Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Project Guardian, a new initiative designed to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws across the country. Specifically, Project Guardian focuses on investigating, prosecuting, and preventing gun crimes. Reducing gun violence and enforcing federal firearms laws have always been among the […]
Food City Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive
Food City is preparing to kick-off their second annual Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months. Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, including our Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. […]
Video: ER Housing Committee Meeting
Below is a video of the November East Ridge Housing Commission meeting held at City Hall.
Police Arrest Man after SWAT Callout
Press release from East Ridge Police Department: On November 12, East Ridge Police received a call from Tennessee Probation and Parole concerning a party at 525 S. St. Marks Ave. threatening his girlfriend. She had sent an email stating that her boyfriend, Dwight Keith Land, had threatened to shoot her and/or himself. When police arrived […]
TDOT Contractor Cancels Lane Closure on I-75
The partial ramp closure scheduled to take place this weekend on the ramp from I-75 South to I-24 West in Chattanooga has been cancelled. Due to weather, the contract crews were unable to complete the necessary preparations needed to perform the work this weekend. The work will be rescheduled to take place at a later […]
Red Wolves Soccer Club Expands Stadium Services and Amenities
The Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club is expanding the lineup of services and amenities that will be part of the professional team’s future stadium and surrounding mixed-use development. A VIP experience, beer garden, large youth area and space for events before and after the games are included in the designs for the $150 million development. […]
TDOT Contractor to Perform Work on Ramp from I-75 South to I-24
As part of the I-75/I-24 design-build interchange modification project in Hamilton County, TDOT contract crews will implement a temporary partial ramp closure this weekend. Beginning near Exit 2 on I-75 South, the ramp from I-75 South to I‑24 West will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 p.m. EST on Friday, November 8, 2019 to 5:00 […]
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