Two people were injured in the wake of truck crashing into the barrier on Interstate 24, Monday night. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, fire, police and EMS responded to a multi-vehicle crash at about 10 p.m. involving a tractor trailer and three vehicles encompassing both East and West bound lanes. Upon arrival […]
Missing Man Found Uninjured
The East Ridge Fire Department found a man reported missing on a large tract of land along Interstate 75, early Sunday morning. According to Chief Mike Williams, on Saturday night at 11:30, ERFD were called to the area of North Smith Street and McCall Road in regard to a missing 36-year-old man. The missing […]
Grant Scores City Manager on Police Issues
Saturday’s event at the Camp Jordan Pavilion was nothing more than extraordinary, if not history making. Alongside the threatening eminent domain letters the citizens of East Ridge received, a Union was formed amongst the East Ridge Police Department. Coming to City Council the night of April 26, I had only one thing I was focused […]
TBI Hosts Groundbreaking for New Lab and Regional HQ
Joined by Governor Bill Haslam and a variety of other state and local leaders, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation broke ground today on a new laboratory and regional headquarters in Madison County. The Special Agent De’Greaun ReShun Frazier TBI Crime Laboratory and Regional Headquarters will be built on a plot of land on Smith Lane, […]
Citizens, Businesses Band Together to ‘Back the Blue’
After watching the new police union donate 3,000 latex gloves for use by East Ridge police officers, a group of citizens was motivated to hold a “Back the Blue” BBQ and Bake Sale to raise money for basic supplies. The Back the Blue event is scheduled from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, July 14 […]
McClendon Deserves a Shot
Editor’s Note: This opinion is from Clint Cooper, the Chattanooga Free Press’s editorial page editor. Posted with the author’s permission. District 8 pits incumbent David Testerman, who has 30 years of experience as an educator, against Tucker McClendon, a recent college graduate. It should be a no-brainer but isn’t. The incumbent, who received our support […]
Chattanooga FC Gear up for Playoffs
Hot on the heels of its seventh regular season championship in ten seasons, Chattanooga FC takes to the pitch this afternoon in preparation for its playoff campaign. “This team has all the makings of a deep run in the playoffs,” said Bill Elliott, head coach of Chattanooga FC. “We have a great mix of veterans […]
TAWC Making Customers Aware of Imposters
Tennessee American Water wants customers to know that when coming to a private resident or business to perform work, our employees will present a photo ID badge and drive work vehicles that prominently display the company’s name. In recent days, some customers have received cold calls from representatives of a different company stating that they […]
Helton ‘Disgusted’ with Smears from Mason Campaign
In a Thursday press release, Republican candidate for House District 30 Esther Helton expressed her adamant and strongest opposition to an assertion by her opponent, Jonathan Mason, an insurance intake agent, that challenges her Christian faith and pro-life stance. “As a Bible-believing Christian, a mother who chose vocational school to raise my three children and […]
Mason Gets Endorsement from Pro-Life Group
On Thursday, Jonathan Mason announced that his campaign for State Representative in District 30 had been endorsed by Tennessee Right to Life for his steadfast pro-life views and commitment to the unborn. “Of all endorsements, the Tennessee Right to Life is a very special endorsement for me. I was raised in a family whose doors […]
Massengale: ‘ER is the Place to Be’
Looking around near the new Exit 1, while seeing a rise in property interest in East Ridge, I’m more excited by the day for our city! Just look at the views from the exit near the intersection of I-75 and I-24. From in front of the Bass Pro Shop, you can see the new Chic-fil-A […]
ERPD: Fireworks Illegal to Discharge in City Limits
The East Ridge Police Department wishes to remind residents of East Ridge that shooting fireworks inside the city limits is illegal. Citizens who choose to use fireworks in other, legal locations should ensure the safety of those around them. It’s estimated that around 230 serious injuries occur around the July 4 holiday every year. Additionally, around […]
East Ridge Offices Closed In Observance of Independence Day
On Wednesday, July 4, East Ridge offices and Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day. For those with trash service on Wednesday, your trash will be picked up on Thursday, July 5. East Ridge Court will be held today, Monday, July 2, at 3:00 p.m. for inmates only. Court will resume its normal […]
Mathis: One of ‘Those People’
When we all got together to defend our property rights a few months ago, we proved to the City that the people really care and have the power … the power to VOTE in 2018! Tomorrow is the last day to register, please register to VOTE!! I always tell people if you don’t vote, then you have […]
Education PAC Endorses Helton
East Ridge City Councilwoman Esther Helton has received the endorsement of early education advocates, Tennesseans for Quality Early Education – Political Action Committee (TQEE-PAC). Helton, a nurse for more than 35 years, won the support of TQEE-PAC for her views on supporting quality education for young children. “Councilwoman Helton is a model public servant in […]
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