In just a year of existence, the Red Wolves’ Academy program has been making waves in the youth soccer scene. As early as late 2019, the academy program cracked Soccer America’s top 100 clubs in the nation. Early this year at the Disney Soccer Showcase, which is ranked as Soccer America’s #1 youth tournament in […]

DISTRICT 29 BRADLEY COUNTY Utility Work on SR-2 (N. LEE HWY.) southbound from LM 14.91 to LM 15.05: Shoulder and single lane closure between Anatole Ln NW and 56th Street NW. Signage and cones will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 AM and […]

On Thursday, April 23, 2020, detectives with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office went before the Hamilton County Magistrate and swore to facts surrounding the hoarding of tornado relief items by Steven Howard West, age 64, and Kimberly Gail West, age 49, who are managers of the Auburn Hills Trailer Park.  The Hamilton County Magistrate issued […]

The Hamilton County Health Department is changing the way they operate the Riverfront Parkway COVID-19 testing site to make it more accessible to anyone seeking testing. The new changes are that no appointment is necessary and there will be an option for walk-up service. The drive-through option will still be available and making an appointment […]

The ERPD provides “pass along” reports to East Ridge News Online on a daily basis to help keep residents better informed about criminal activities across the city. April 22 Day Shift 822 Belvoir Terrace- The complainant advised an unknown suspect is taking out loans and has obtained his credit card info. Report on file. 3400 […]

It didn’t take long for East Ridge to follow the lead of Hamilton County in reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic. In a Wednesday press release a spokesperson for the Small Cities Coalition of Hamilton County announced East Ridge along with other satellite cities in the county will open on May 1, and follow state guidelines […]

The following information was compiled from “pass along” reports provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. April 21 Day Shift 201 Eads Street Apt. 542 (reckless endangerment): Kevin Shippey was arrested on three counts of reckless endangerment following an investigation concerning a bullet shot into Apt. 541 which was occupied by a […]

NASHVILLE – In observation of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is encouraging Tennesseans to engage in independent, family-friendly activities that help protect and restore the state and the planet. “The health of our citizens is top priority right now, but there are little […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department and produced from “pass along” reports. April 20 Day Shift 3296 Gleason Drive (burglary): The resident reported that his home was burglarized sometime between 1015 hours and 1037 hours this morning. He advised that his 50 inch T.V. and Playstation 4 were taken. There […]

Following the lead of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, in a press conference on Tuesday, Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger said the county will reopen on May 1. Mayor Coppinger urged municipalities in the county to follow suit. East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams said that he will wait for Governor Lee’s guidelines to be released before […]

The Hamilton County Health Department is opening a new COVID-19 community testing site at the Riverfront Parkway Emissions Testing Center, 1620 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga TN, 37402. The new site is being operated in partnership with the Chattanooga Police Department, Opus Inspection Inc., Tennessee National Guard, and Tennessee Department of Health. “Thanks to this new partnership […]

NASHVILLE –Tennessee State Parks will reopen most of its 56 state parks on Friday, April 24, for day-use only. Specific details on which parks will reopen will be available on tnstateparks.com this week. “We are eager to serve once again but we urge Tennesseans to continue to practice physical distancing when visiting parks,” Jim Bryson, deputy commissioner of […]