I believe that the indictment against Tim Boyd is a “hit job” by the establishment. I have often heard that the grand jury only hears one side of a argument to make a decision and they can indict a ham sandwich. I support Mr. Boyd and believe everyone can see what this really is. _ […]

This week brought further proof that when it comes to local politics “dirty” is the nature of the game. I recently wrote an opinion piece about how I was sick of local politics.  While the Boyd/Lambert circus continues to put on a show in the major media sources, I want to call attention to some […]

Recent statistics show Americans are the victims of 20 million crimes each year, affecting both individuals and communities.   Since 1981, a week in April has been designated as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, to bring attention to the rights of victims, highlight the impact crime has on families, friends and the community, and promote […]

Last week I read an article about a debate held between East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert and Hamilton County District 8 Commissioner Tim Boyd.  I found it amusing to read of the verbal sparing.  The more I thought about it the more disgusted I became. What happened to the days where a group of civic-minded […]

This is an exciting election year! The excitement for me is not at the national level, but at the local campaign level. What will happen in East Ridge if certain people gain a seat on the East Ridge City Council? Are there enough good candidates to choose from? Who will be our next Mayor?  Here […]

Many people have blamed Obama for the government shut down and the indecisive nature of our current legislature when it comes to passing a law for the dreamers in this country. Frankly, I believe that our society and law makers are spending too much of their time blaming other people for the current situation rather […]

I can’t tell you how many people I talk to in East Ridge who tell me when I introduce myself that they are very familiar with East Ridge News Online. They say, “oh yeah, I see your stuff on all the Facebook pages you’ve got.” I explain that East Ridge News Online (ERNO) is a […]

It is up to grown-ups to take action in light of the recent school shootings. Florida has adopted a common sense gun control law allowing teachers to “pack heat.” They also raised the legal age limit to 21! Ask the High School students in Florida what they think about AR’s. Take that NRA! We must […]

I’ve been looking at statistics for housing in East Ridge, and they are impressive. But, I’m not going to quote stats… I want to share my heartfelt expectations with you. As a realtor _ I’m a Buyer’s Specialist with the Charlotte Mabry Team, Keller Williams Downtown _ I am constantly looking in MLS and searching […]

Don’t you just love being kept in the dark? On Tuesday, I’m walking near Marlboro Avenue and Ringgold Road and I hear a siren in the distance. A few seconds later one of East Ridge’s finest comes blowing by running hot. About 30 seconds later another police officer is hauling down Ringgold Road. A few […]

It wasn’t supposed to happen like this. No, no, no. One thing you can say with some authority about politics in East Ridge is that it can be surprising. Brent Lambert, our mayor of 10 years, up and went and picked up qualifying papers to run for Hamilton County Commission in District 8. That was […]

Each year a few elected officials will sponsor a law or an ordinance to change the way the voters who elected them are notified about actions government wishes to take. This year will be no exception. Generally, our officials say, the proposed changes are to make government notices, and the legally required notices for property […]

Since being sworn in as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee on November 21, 2017, I have been working diligently to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) priorities outlined by United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions as well as the mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee. […]

The reaction of some residents  that the City of East Ridge intends to spend more than $2 million to make upgrades in Camp Jordan Park was surprising. Much of the criticism centered around city officials ignoring the extensive parks and recreation plan that emphasized providing more recreation opportunities away from Camp Jordan. That plan incorporated […]