According to a Tuesday press release, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has concluded COVID-19 testing on all corrections personnel and inmates in the Hamilton County Jail and the results were 100% negative. Erlanger Medical personnel, in cooperation with the Hamilton County Jail and Hamilton County Health Department, completed COVID-19 testing of 509 inmates and staff […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. May 4 Day Shift 3712 Mary Anna Drive (child found): Police responded to the area where a small child was found unattended in the roadway. Police located the residence and returned the child to his mother. A CPS report was made. 4150 Ringgold Road (theft): […]

The East Ridge Police Department will be partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to promote motorcycle safety during the month of May, which is nationally recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Agencies participate by providing information and increasing awareness in their communities about the importance of sharing the road and looking twice for motorcyclists. […]

The Hamilton County Health Department urges residents to take a cautious approach to reopening. “Reopen responsibly” means to follow the guidance that allows businesses and other organizations to reopen, while protecting consumers and employees from COVID-19 infection. “How we reopen our local economy will be the deciding factor,” said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “Reopening […]

The following information was provided by ERPD from its “pass along” reports. April 30 – Day Shift 5301 Ringgold Road (warrant service): Jimmy Maxwell was arrested on Aggravated Arson warrants through Hamilton County after a consensual encounter. 5700 Ringgold Road (felony evading): A tan Chevrolet 1500 with three occupants failed to stop for police and […]

NASHVILLE – On Friday, the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives released guidance for faith communities on gathering together in houses of worship. “Tennessee’s faith leaders have been incredibly innovative in finding alternative ways to worship that incorporate social distancing so they can continue to provide spiritual guidance, fellowship, and service to their neighbors during […]

On Saturday, May 2, contract crews working on the U.S. 27 reconstruction project in downtown Chattanooga will shift U.S. 27 South traffic onto a new alignment between the Olgiati Bridge and I-24. The traffic shift operation will begin at 7:00 a.m. EDT and be completed by or before 7:00 p.m. EDT. Crews will begin the […]

Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced Thursday afternoon Hamilton County will follow the guidelines issued by Governor Bill Lee’s office for  all hair salons, barber shops  and other close contact businesses  throughout Hamilton County effective Wednesday, May 6. The Hamilton County Health Department will follow these guidelines based on the authority delegated by Governor Lee through […]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of the Belvoir Ave. Bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Lane shifts are in place on I-24 at the Belvoir Avenue Bridge. The contractor will continue night time removal of median barrier on I-24 under Belvoir Avenue Bridge. Single interior lane closures will […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. April 29 Day Shift 1028 Hurst Street (violation of conditions of release): The complainant called police due to Cedric Hayes contacting her via Facebook and sending her pictures of the outside of her house. Mr. Hayes has an active conditions of release against him after […]

Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced Wednesday that all hair salons and barber shops throughout Hamilton County can open Wednesday, May 6, with specific guidelines. The Hamilton County Health Department will allow the opening of barber shops and hair salons based on the authority delegated by Governor Bill Lee through the Tennessee Pledge, released last […]