ABINGDON, VA – Food City officials announced today the expansion of their new same-day delivery service into the Fort Oglethorpe and LaFayette market areas in north Georgia. The program is made possible through a joint partnership between the local retail supermarket chain and Instacart, a nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service. To take advantage of the […]
Knoxville Man Charged in Conspiracy to Distribute Meth, Fentanyl
KNOXVILLE – On March 6, 2018, a federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment against Ricky Davis, 44 of Knoxville, Tennessee, for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl analogues resulting in the death of at least one person. Davis appeared in court on March 7, 2018, before U.S. Magistrate Judge H. […]
ER Police Apprehend Woman Indicted on Murder Charge
A woman indicted by the Hamilton County Grand Jury on a charge of second-degree murder was apprehended late Wednesday night by East Ridge police. Sabrena Lynn Laquatra, 37, was taken into custody just before midnight on Wednesday when Officer Joe Jansen stopped the car she was driving on Interstate 75 after it was confirmed it […]
Fire Damages House on Koons Road
A fire did extensive damage to a house on Koons Road, Thursday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the residential blaze was reported at 8:30 p.m at 3604 Koons Rd. When firefighters arrived heavy smoke was reported coming from the structure. An interior fire attack was made and heavy fire was found […]
Housing Authority ‘Reaffirms’ Map, Tables Redevelopment Plan
The East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority modified and “reaffirmed” its boundary map and reviewed a redevelopment document, Wednesday morning during a meeting at City Hall. Housing authority attorney Mark Litchford told the board that Commissioner Ruth Braly pointed out a small tract of land northwest of the Welcome Center on Interstate 75, and bordering […]
Planning Commission Approves Townhouses on Boyd Street
The East Ridge Planning Commission approved rezoning two lots on Boyd Street for the construction of a four-unit townhouse development, Monday during its regular monthly meeting at City Hall. Local developers Robert Hudgens and James Anderson want to build four townhouses on the property at 1420 and 1422 Boyd Street, which is currently zoned single […]
Hurst Endorses Gravitt for Register of Deeds
Pam Hurst, Hamilton County’s Register of Deeds, announced her formal support and endorsement of Marc Gravitt, GOP Candidate in the May 1st primary today. “The role of Register requires the ability to effectively manage resources and work with a fantastic team that serves the public. Marc Gravitt understands this office from the perspective of both […]
ALDI Hiring Event on March 9
Known for offering wages and benefits that are higher than the national average for the retail industry, ALDI, one of America’s favorite grocery stores*, will host a hiring event for its upcoming Signal Mountain store on Friday, March 9. Opportunities within ALDI include Store Associate and Shift Manager positions. The hiring event is in support of […]
Lowrey Honored by Optimist Club
On Tuesday, the East Ridge Optimist Club met in its monthly meeting with special guest speaker Mimi Lowrey. Lowrey, who became the chairman of the East Ridge Needy Child Fund last year, was presented with a plaque by the club in recognition of her service to the community. Club President John Tilley said Lowrey demonstrated […]
ERAS Holds ‘Pet Academy’
You are invited to East Ridge Animal Service’s first ever Citizen’s Pet Academy. The event is Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the East Ridge Community Center next door to City Hall on Tombras Avenue. During this first Academy, we will be introducing the shelter staff, how you can help and the most […]
Area under Flood Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for our area. Extended rain event continues today and is expected to cause flooding in some areas… Steady rains along with some heavier showers will continue to soak the region today. Some areas have already received soaking rains over the past 24 hours and with more […]
Restoration of Pine-Oak Forests Underway on Plateau
A collaborative habitat restoration project: Restoring Pine-Oak Forests in the Cumberland Plateau is underway in East Tennessee. Tennessee Wildlife Federation in partnership with the Forest Stewards Guild, Sewanee: The University of the South, and Berea College is restoring pine-oak forest habitats on the Cumberland Plateau. Tennessee Wildlife Federation is one of the largest and oldest […]
Overby Supports DOJ Opioid Initiative
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced today the creation of a new effort, the Department of Justice Prescription Interdiction & Litigation (PIL) Task Force, to fight the prescription opioid crisis. The PIL Task Force will aggressively deploy and coordinate all available criminal and civil law enforcement tools to reverse the tide of opioid […]
Council Gives OK to Move Forward with $2.3 Million in Borrowing for Camp Jordan
The East Ridge City Council gave its blessing for City Manager Scott Miller to move forward in borrowing $2.3 million to upgrade Camp Jordan, Thursday evening in its regularly scheduled meeting. A resolution was unanimously passed authorizing Miller to begin the process of obtaining the money through the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund. Miller said the […]
DOJ Launches Initiative to Protect Elderly from Fraud
Attorney General Jeff Sessions and law enforcement partners announced today the largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases in history. The cases involve more than 250 defendants from around the globe who victimized more than a million Americans, most of whom were elderly. The cases include criminal, civil, and forfeiture actions across more than 50 […]
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